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The Danish EU Presidency 2012

The Danish EU Presidency 2012. Presentation of the Programme and priorities. PRESIDENCY priorities. Responsible Europe Dynamic Europe Green Europe Safe Europe. “Europe at work”. A changed playing field. 7th Danish Presidency of the Council of the European Union since 1973.

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The Danish EU Presidency 2012

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  1. The Danish EU Presidency 2012 Presentation of the Programme and priorities The Danish EU Presidency 2012

  2. PRESIDENCY priorities • Responsible Europe • Dynamic Europe • Green Europe • Safe Europe • “Europe at work” The Danish EU Presidency 2012

  3. A changed playing field • 7th Danish Presidency of the Council of the European Union since 1973. • Last time 2002: Enlargement • New framework conditions for Presidencies • Permanent President of the European Council • Permanent High Representative (foreign affairs) • Denmark President in 9 out of 10 Council formations + COREPER • The European Parliament – a strengthened player The Danish EU Presidency 2012

  4. Framework conditions • Barroso: ”Most challenging times for EU” • Central task for the Danish Presidency • To unify and strengthen Europe • European Council Summit 8-9 December 2011 • Important decision to stabilise the euro • Furtherworkintergovernmentally • Presidency not leading, but ready to assist, if there is demand! • Economic Governancance • ECOFIN • “bridge over troubled water” The Danish EU Presidency 2012

  5. PRESIDENCY priorities • Responsible Europe • Dynamic Europe • Green Europe • Safe Europe • “Europe at work” The Danish EU Presidency 2012

  6. a responsible europe • A responsible European economy • Enhancing fiscal policy discipline (Fiscal Pact) • Securing economic stability (economic governance) • Strengthened financial regulation and supervision • European Semester • Capital and liquidity requirements for creditinstitutions (implement Basel III standards) • Common European framework for crisis management in the financial sector. • The EU Multiannual Financial Framework • Prepare the ground for the final negotiations • Economic governance The Danish EU Presidency 2012

  7. PRESIDENCY priorities • Responsible Europe • Dynamic Europe • Green Europe • Safe Europe • “Europe at work” The Danish EU Presidency 2012

  8. A dynamic europe • A revitalised single market • A digital single market (Roaming) • Public procurement (reduce costs for companies and public authorities; more flexible) • Effective standardisation (common standards create larger market access) • Better framework conditions for companies and consumers (common accounting rules) • An internal market for energy(promote competition, lower prices) • A competitive single market for knowledge • Framework programme research and innovation ”Horizon 2020” • Sustainable growth and development throughout the EU • Reform of the Cohesion Policy • Securing a futures labourmarket, health, and a labourmarket in need of everyone • Common trade policy with clout (closer political dialogue with EU neighbours, strategic partners and other partner countries in developing countries) • long-term growth and job creation The Danish EU Presidency 2012

  9. PRESIDENCY priorities • Responsible Europe • Dynamic Europe • Green Europe • Safe Europe • “Europe at work” The Danish EU Presidency 2012

  10. A green europe • Green development and growth are interconnected • Strong European voice at the Rio+20 UN Conference in June 2012 • establish the framework for the 7thEnvironmental Action Programme • Higher energy efficiency and future energy and climate policy • To achieve the agreed EU 2020 goals support for the energy efficiency directive. • A single energy market (reduce dependence on imports, increase security) • Sustainable future agricultural and fisheries policies • A well-connected transport system and reduced air pollution • Green sustainable growth The Danish EU Presidency 2012

  11. PRESIDENCY priorities • Responsible Europe • Dynamic Europe • Green Europe • Safe Europe • “Europe at work” The Danish EU Presidency 2012

  12. A safe europe • Cooperation to enhance the security of citizens • The European Arrest Warrant - improving cross-border police cooperation • Cooperation on the prevention of terrorism • Strengthen procedural rights of suspected and accused persons in criminal proceedings • A well-managed migration policy in the EU • StrengthenSchengen-system • Finalisethe Common European Asylum System (CEAS) • Continued enlargement of the EU and strengthened relations to neighbouring regions • implemention a responsible enlargement policy based on the Copenhagen criteria, the principle of own merits and the EU’s absorption capacity • implementation of the revised Neighbourhood Strategy • Strong common EU action • Stronger EU-voice in global affairs • Active support and assist the High Representative for Foreign Affairs • Internally and externally The Danish EU Presidency 2012

  13. The role of a presidency • “the job description” Moving the Agenda Setting the Priorities Trio Programme/Legislative Process Supportive Role Efficient Coordinator Honest Broker Loyal Representative The Danish EU Presidency 2012

  14. COMMUNICATION • All relevant aspects of the Presidency will be communicated • Briefings • Press Conferences • www.eu2012.dk • (English, French, German)  • Twitter • @eu2012dk • TRANSPARENCY AND ACCESSIBILIY The Danish EU Presidency 2012

  15. PRESIDENCY priorities • Responsible Europe • Dynamic Europe • Green Europe • Safe Europe • “Europe at work” The Danish EU Presidency 2012

  16. Thank you for your attention The Danish EU Presidency 2012

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