Latvia leads the Council of the European Union

For the first two quartals of 2015 Latvia wil be the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. It's the second case when former Soviet Union republic takes this role. 

 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. 

Country announced 3 prioritets: Competative Europe, Digital Europe, Engaged Europe.

Both main goals and tasks are defined for those prioritets

For Compatative Europe: " The main goal - generate jobs and economic growth in the EU".  

"Main tasks : To work on the Investment Plan for Europe; continue the work on strengthening the Single Market; launch discussions and start working on the Energy Union; promote industrial competitiveness".

For Digital Europe: "The main goal – develop the base for a truly digital Europe".

"Main tasks: To advance data protection; work on the Telecommunications market package; start discussions on the Digital Single Market strategy".

And for Engaged Europe: "The main goal – engage in issues of global importance"

"Main tasks: To facilitate the review of the Neighbourhood Policy; move forward with the transatlantic partnership; focus on post-2015 development goals".

Source:  The official website of the Latvian Presidency

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