Council, European Union - Consilium
WEB6 days ago · The Council of the EU is where national ministers from each EU country meet to adopt laws and coordinate policies. The European Council defines the EU's general political directions and priorities. Learn more about the Council and the European Council.
European Council - Consilium
WEBThe European Council is the EU institution that defines the general political direction and priorities of the European Union. It consists of the heads of state or government of the 27 EU member states, the European Council President and the President of …
The Schengen area explained - Consilium
WEBThe Schengen area is the largest free travel area in the world, covering 29 countries, including 25 EU member states and four EFTA countries. It allows people to travel without internal border controls, but with harmonised external border controls and enhanced security cooperation.
The Council of the European Union - Consilium
WEBLearn about the Council of the EU, where national ministers from each EU country meet to negotiate and adopt EU laws. Find out how the Council works, its presidency, configurations, meetings, decisions and history.
European Green Deal - Consilium
WEBDec 12, 2019 · The European Green Deal is a package of policy initiatives to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 and a fair and prosperous society. It covers various sectors, such as energy, transport, industry, agriculture and finance, and includes the Fit for 55 package, the European climate law, the EU biodiversity strategy and more.
The presidency of the Council of the EU - Consilium
WEBHungary will be the president of the Council of the EU for six months from July to December 2024, as part of a trio with Spain and Belgium. The Council presidency is responsible for driving forward the EU legislative process, representing the Council in relations with other institutions and coordinating with the European Council and the High Representative.
Meeting calendar - Consilium
WEB4 days ago · Find out the dates and locations of summits, ministerial meetings and video conferences organised by the EU Council and its working parties. The calendar is updated regularly and shows the format (physical or virtual) of each meeting.
Climate change: what the EU is doing - Consilium
WEBThe EU aims to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 and cut emissions by at least 55% by 2030. Learn about the EU's climate law, its adaptation strategy, its financing mechanisms and its global role in fighting climate change.
EU migration and asylum policy - Consilium
WEBJun 11, 2015 · Learn how the EU and its member states are working to establish an effective, humanitarian and safe migration policy. Find out the latest news, rules, facts and figures on migration routes, arrivals and returns.
Qualified majority - Consilium
WEBLearn how the Council of the EU adopts proposals by the Commission or the High Representative with a qualified majority, which requires 55% of member states and 65% of population. Find out the exceptions, the blocking minority and …
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