The Schengen area explained - Consilium
WEBJun 13, 2024 · The Schengen area is one of the main achievements of the European project. It started in 1985 as an intergovernmental project between five EU countries – France, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg – and has gradually expanded to become the largest free travel area in the world. Schengen is the name of a small village in ...
Council, European Union - Consilium
WEB5 days ago · The Council of the EU. The Council of the EU represents the member states' governments. Informally also known as the EU Council, it is where national ministers from each EU country meet to adopt laws and coordinate policies. More about the Council of the EU. The European Council and the Council of the EU are the house of the member states.
The presidency of the Council of the EU - Consilium
WEBThe Hungarian presidency of the Council of the EU: 1 July - 31 December 2024. Hungary is focusing on seven thematic areas for its work during the presidency: Europe is facing the shared challenges of the war in our neighbourhood, global competition, a fragile security situation, illegal migration, natural disasters, the effects of climate ...
Meeting calendar - Consilium
WEB2 days ago · Meeting calendar. This page is constantly updated to reflect the latest changes to the calendar of summits, ministerial meetings and video conferences. The indicated location and the format of each meeting (physical or virtual) are subject to change. Summits and ministerial meetings. Preparatory bodies.
The Council of the European Union - Consilium
WEBThe Council of the EU represents the member states' governments. It is where national ministers and experts from each EU country meet to: negotiate and adopt EU laws. conclude international agreements on behalf of the EU. adopt the EU budget. develop the EU's foreign and security policy. coordinate member states' policies in specific fields.
European Council - Consilium
WEBJun 28, 2024 · The European Council became one of the seven EU institutions, following the changes introduced by the Lisbon Treaty. First meeting of the European Council in Dublin on 11 March 1975. The European Council is the EU institution that defines the general political direction and priorities of the European Union.
European Green Deal - Consilium
WEBDec 12, 2019 · The European Green Deal is a package of policy initiatives, which aims to set the EU on the path to a green transition, with the ultimate goal of reaching climate neutrality by 2050. It supports the transformation of the EU into a fair and prosperous society with a modern and competitive economy. It …
Climate change: what the EU is doing - Consilium
WEBA climate-neutral EU by 2050. In December 2019, EU leaders meeting within the European Council agreed that the EU should achieve climate neutrality by 2050. Climate neutrality means to only emit as much greenhouse gas into the atmosphere as can be absorbed by nature, that is forests, oceans and soil. To reach such a net-zero emissions balance ...
Voting system - Consilium
WEBJan 11, 2024 · simple majority (14 member states vote in favour) qualified majority (55% of member states, representing at least 65% of the EU population, vote in favour) unanimous vote (all votes are in favour) The Council can vote only if a majority of its members is present. A member of the Council may only act on the behalf of one other member.
EU cooperation on security and defence - Consilium
WEBJul 15, 2024 · The Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) is the part of the CFSP that relates to defence and crisis management, including defence cooperation and coordination between EU member states. Established by the Lisbon Treaty in 2009 it allows the EU to deploy civilian and military missions and operations abroad, including: