This category has the following 21 subcategories, out of 21 total. Other cookies are used to boost performance and guarantee security of the website. On 6 April, President Charles Michel and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara to discuss EU-Turkey relations. Charles Michel has been the President of the European Council since 1 December 2019. brokering inter-institutional compromise: coordinating national policies and brokering compromise between member states in the council ("confessional system"), management and administration of the council, external and internal representation, member states have the possibility to show their negotiating skills, as "honest brokers", thus gaining influence and prestige, member states gain a privileged access to information: at the end of their term, they know member states' preferences better than anyone else, the Council programme may enable member states to focus Council discussion on issues of particular national/regional interest (for example Finland and the, lack of administrative capacities and experience, especially for small and new member states; the concept of, expenses in time and money, needed to support the administrative machine, not being able to push through their own interests, as the role of Council Presidency is seen as an impartial instance; member states trying to push for initiatives of their own national interest are likely to see them failing in the medium run (for example the French 2008 Presidency and the, This page was last edited on 15 February 2021, at 16:15. The EU remains committed to the relaunch of the Cyprus settlement talks and as an active observer, the EU fully supports the UN-led process and we look forward to the informal meeting that will be held in a few weeks time, the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, said after meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara. Some Presidents of the Council of Ministers are the heads of government. We will use this data to improve your experience on our website. On 1 July 2020, the Federal Republic of Germany assumed the Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU). Three successive presidencies are known as presidency trios. Prime Minister Sanna Marin: The European Union on the eve of a new era. You can also take a look at Council publications, access the archives and search for legislation that the Council negotiates together with the European Parliament. The presidency is not an individual, but rather the position is held by a national government. The presidency of the Council of the European Union rotates among the EU member states every six months. Simultaneously it split the foreign affairs Council configuration from the General Affairs configuration and created the position of High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. The German presidency began the second cycle of presidencies, after the system was introduced in 2007.[2]. The presidency of the Council of the European Union is responsible for the functioning … This allows new member states to hold the presidency sooner and helps old member states pass their experience to the new members. As of 1950, the European Coal and Steel Community begins to unite European countries economically and politically in order to secure lasting peace. The Portuguese début in these rotating presidencies took place in 1992, between January and June, under the motto “Towards the European Union”. Federal Minister Andreas Scheuer: We have to make mobility in Europe more modern and more innovative. Read more about the role of the European Council This role includes working out compromises capable of resolving difficulties. The Council of the EU meets in different configurations depending on the topic discussed. The Council meets in various formations where its composition depends on the topic discussed. Prior to that, he was Prime Minister of Belgium for 5 years. We use cookies in order to ensure that you can get the best browsing experience possible on the Council website. latest news. The press office holds press events, offers audiovisual coverage of major events and provides facilities for journalists. The presidency of each Member State lasts six months. A Council Presidency can only be successful if it is based on close cooperation with all European partners. The European Council brings together EU leaders at least four times a year. The Programme is the document that details the main priorities and lines of action of Portugal's Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU) (1 January – 30 June 2021). He also ensures the external representation of the EU at his level on issues concerning its common foreign and security policy. It will preside over the first 6 months of the new 18-month Trio Presidency together with Portugal and Slovenia. essential role for the European Union – the General Secretariat is always here to assist and support you. Appointed by: national leaders (heads of state or government of EU countries), with the approval of the European Parliament. The European Council. Germany takes over the rotating presidency of the EU, for the last time under Chancellor Merkel. The priorities for Finland’s Presidency are to strengthen common values and the rule of law, to make the EU more competitive and socially inclusive, to strengthen the EU’s position as a global leader in climate action and to protect the security of citizens comprehensively. 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The presidency of the Council of the European Union[1] is responsible for the functioning of the Council of the European Union, is the co-legislator of the EU legislature alongside the European Parliament. The President of the Council of Ministers or sometimes Chairman (in English, sometimes called informally Prime Minister) is the most senior member of the cabinet in the executive branch of government in some countries. Council of the EU. Sweden took over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union during the second half of 2009. video | 2:13 With your permission, we will use AT internet cookies to produce aggregated, anonymous data about our visitors' browsing and behaviour on our website. Germany held the Presidency of the Council of the European Union between 1 July - 31 December 2020 and launched several initiatives for excellent education, research and innovation, thus contributing to a resilient, sovereign and sustainable Europe. 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STATE OF THE UNION 2020 Letter of Intent to President David Maria Sassoli and to Chancellor Angela Merkel . Charles Michel, President of the European Council, has his own private office, the Cabinet, which supports his activities. President Michel reiterated the EU's interest in developing a cooperative and mutually beneficial relationship; he also shared his deep worries about the latest developments in Turkey regarding the rule of law and respect of fundamental rights. The European Council is the EU institution that defines the general political direction and priorities of the European Union. © Bundesregierung/Plambeck. The opportunities include: Asterisk: Head of government is also head of state. It consists of the heads of state or government of the member states, together with its President and the President of the Commission. During this 6-month period, the presidency chairs meetings at all levels in the Council, ensuring the continuity of the EU's work in the Council. To get more information about these cookies, how and why we use them and how you can change your settings, check our cookies policy page. The President chairs European Council meetings and drives forward its work. Biography of Charles Michel, President of … On July 1 2020, Germany assumed the Presidency of the Council of the European Union for the 13th time. Each three successive presidencies cooperate on a "triple-shared presidency" work together over an 18-month period to accomplish a common agenda by the current president simply continuing the work of the previous "lead-president" after the end of his/her term. Member states holding the presidency work together in groups of three, called 'trios'. The current trio (2020-2021) is made up of Germany (July–December 2020), Portugal (January–June 2021) and Slovenia (July–December 2021). Informal Summit of Heads of State or Government, Salzburg, 19.09./20.09.2018. The European Council is the EU institution that defines the general political direction and priorities of the European Union. The role of the rotating Council Presidency includes: Holding the rotating Council Presidency includes both advantages and disadvantages for member states; The presidency of the Council rotates among the EU member states every 6 months. It consists of the heads of state or government of the member states, together with its President and the President of the Commission. The presidency's function is to chair meetings of the council, determine its agendas, set a work programme and facilitate dialogue both at Council meetings and with other EU institutions. The primary responsibility of the Presidency is to organise and chair all meetings of the council, apart from the Foreign Affairs Council which is chaired by the High Representative. This institution comprises the college of heads of state or government of EU member states as well as the president of the European Commission, and provides political direction to the European Union (EU). Jeppe Tranholm-Mikkelsen Secretary-General of the Council of the European Union January 2018 | EN | HANDBOOK OF THE PRESIDENCY OF THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION 7 Slovenia held the presidency for the first time in the first half of 2008; its next turn will be in the second half of 2021. Press officers speak 'off the record' about the Council's activities. Council configurations. This is the case for Cyprus. However, as the work load of the Council grew and the membership increased, the lack of coordination between each successive six-month presidency hindered the development of long-term priorities for the EU. Prior to that, he was Prime Minister of Belgium for 5 years. Croatian Presidency of the Council of the European Union begins on 1 January and ends on 30 June 2020. The 2018 Austrian Presidency of the Council of the European Union at a glance. The priorities of Croatia's presidency are driven by its motto: "A strong Europe in a world of challenges". Reasonator; PetScan; Scholia; Statistics; OpenStreetMap; Locator tool; Search depicted; Subcategories. It consists of the heads of state or government of the member states, together with its President and the President of the Commission. Negotiates and adopts EU laws, together with the European Parliament, based on proposals from the European President of the European Council; official website: Authority control Q308905 VIAF ID: 135123039 Library of Congress authority ID: nb2005019575. The Council of the European Union is where the governments of the EU member states are represented by government ministers of the member states. The European Council. The presidency is currently, as of January 2021, held by Portugal. The presidency works in close coordination with the President of the European Council and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. On 1 July 2020, Germany took over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU) from Croatia. Rotating presidency. Certain cookies are used to obtain aggregated statistics about website visits to help us constantly improve the site and better serve your needs. Logos of the presidency of the Council of the European Union‎ (2 C, … This ensures more consistency in comparison to a usual single six-month presidency and each three includes a new member state. The Programme was adopted by the Council of Ministers on 17 December 2020. Follow the latest developments on policy-making and on legislation under negotiation. The press office is the first point of contact for all media requests. Germany Angela Merkel's last Council of the European Union presidency — what to expect. European Commission president – Ursula von der Leyen. Presidency topics in the field of justice and consumer protection “In these times of crisis, it is more important than ever to strengthen democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights.” Christine Lambrecht, Federal Minister of Justice and Consumer Protection. The Council of the EU is the institution representing the member states' governments. Press conference: Informal Meeting of EU Health Ministers Programme of Germany’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the Fields of Education, Research and Innovation July–December 2020 I. So, for instance, the Minister of Agriculture for the state holding the presidency chairs the Agriculture council. The General Secretariat of the Council is a body of staff responsible for assisting the European Council and the Council of the EU. 1. This was implemented in 2007 and formally laid down in the EU treaties in 2009 by the Treaty of Lisbon. EU Member States hold the presidency of the Council of the EU (one of the main EU institutions, in addition to the European Commission and the European Parliament) according to a rotation system determined in advance. For example, the Agriculture Council is composed of the national ministers responsible for Agriculture.[4]. Council of the European Union 2020. Until 30 June 2021, Portugal will be presiding over the Council of the European Union for the fourth time. of the Council of the European Union in the Fields of Education, Research and Innovation Together for Europe’s recovery July – December 2020. The European Council is now the summit conference of heads of state or government of the EU Member States. It helps organise and ensure the coherence of the Council's work and the implementation of its 18-month programme. Here are some interesting figures that reflect Germany’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union, which will come to a close on 31 December. The first of these ‘European summits’ took place in Paris in 1961 and they have become more frequent since 1969. The corona pandemic has clearly demonstrated the importance of cooperation and coordination within the EU – also, and especially, in the area of health policy. Schließen. The European Council is the EU institution that defines the general political direction and priorities of the European Union.