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Hungary won't rule out using veto during EU Council presidency

Hungary will use its veto power if necessary once it assumes the rotating presidency of the Council of the EU.

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PM De Croo sets out priorities for Belgium's EU Council presidency

Continuing financial aid to Ukraine will be a top priority as Belgium assumes the rotating presidency of the EU Council.

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Belgian PM downplays talk of environment policy pause

Prime Minister Alexander De Croo committed to the EU's broader environmental agenda as Belgium prepares to chair the EU Council, despite his renewed call to focus efforts on climate change

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State of the Union: Madrid begins EU presidency & NATO summit nears

The annual meeting of allied leaders will take place in Vilnius next week.

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Pedro Sánchez's election gamble risks marring Spain's big EU moment

Spain is supposed to hold the rotating presidency of the EU Council between July and December.

Europe Decoded

Spain's Pedro Sanchez has been touring Europe lately. Here's why

Spain has until the end of June to get ready before it takes on the rotating presidency of the EU Council.

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Sweden promises to uphold fundamental European values as it takes over EU Presidency

Sweden has taken over the rotating presidency of the EU Council, for the third time since joining the bloc. The first major meeting will take place on Friday.

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Expectations for migration deal low as Stockholm starts EU presidency

Sweden's government is propped up by the far-right and anti-immigrant Sweden Democrats.

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State of the Union: What were the top stories in the EU this week?

Travel restrictions on people coming from China, Sweden takes over the EU presidency and some small inflation respite.

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Sweden now helms the EU Council presidency. Here are its priorities

Russia's war in Ukraine, economic resilience and the energy crisis will be among Sweden's top priorities.

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Prague will be 'honest broker' on rule of law, says Commissioner

Commissioner Věra Jourová, said Prague will also focus on strengthening democracy across the bloc during its EU presidency and will be an "honest broker" with Poland and Hungary.

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Watch: A quick video guide to the Czech Republic's EU priorities

The Czech Republic begins today its six-month presidency, with a focus on Ukraine and the cost-of-living crisis.

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What are Prague's priorities during its six-month EU presidency?

Prague will be hoping it comes out smelling of roses.

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Rule of law in the EU: Is Slovenia following Hungary's path?

The European Parliament adopted a critical resolution on the backsliding of EU values in Slovenia, without the votes of the powerful EPP centre-right group.

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Slovenia's EU presidency off to a rough start

Slovenia has kicked off its six-month EU Council presidency, with Prime Minister Janez Janša already under fire for attacking judges and name-shaming journalists.

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Euroviews. The Slovenian EU Presidency will be a search for Europe's heart | View

A heavy workload awaits the six-month EU Council presidency, with pending files on climate action and enlargement, but also crucial discussions on EU values and the rule of law.

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Slovenia's Jansa takes over EU presidency amid fears for rule of law

Slovenia takes the European Council's helm for the next six months, but its populist prime minister has increasingly clashed with Brussels over democratic values.

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Prioritise jobs during Portugal's EU presidency, say MEPs

Portugal's six-month presidency of the EU Council began at the start of this year.

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COVID economic recovery 'is key priority for Portugal's EU presidency'

A key priority of Portugal's EU presidency must be to secure the continent's economic recovery from the impact of coronavirus, says Charles Michel.

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Portugal takes on EU's rotating presidency from Germany

Portugal has several thorny issues to contend with after Germany secured big wins at the end of its presidency.