From July 1, 2023 and until December 31, Spain will hold the rotating presidency of the European Union. The last time it did it was 2010 and the next time it will be 2035, predictably. The semester is made up, above all, of a series of informal meetings of the ministers of the different branches (Energy, Agriculture and Fisheries, Defense, Foreign Affairs…), of meetings of the permanent representatives before the Union (the ambassadors) and of a large informal gathering of heads of state and government from the 27 EU countries.
Although the final schedule is not fully decidedThese are the scheduled dates, according to the government planning to which you have had access THE SPANISH NEWSPAPER at the beginning of this year. After the electoral advance, Moncloa has confirmed that there are no changes to the initial plan and that everything continues as planned.
To these meetings in Spain we must add two appointments outside our borders. The first is the presentation of the priorities of the presidency before the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, scheduled for next July 13, although both Pedro Sánchez and the president of the European PP, Manfred Weber, They have asked for a postponement to Septemberbecause then it will be in full electoral campaign, after the advance announced by the President of the Government for next July 23. There is also a planned summit of the leaders of the union with the heads of state and government of the bulk of the Latin American countries, grouped in CELAC, to be held in Brussels on July 17 and 18.
Madrid
June 15 and 16 will be held the Conference of Presidents of the European Parliament: It is the main internal political body of government of the European Parliament, the first branch of the legislative power of the European Union. This meeting is prior to the beginning of the Spanish semester of the European Union.
On July 1 and 2, the Opening Ceremony is held and the handing over of the baton of the presidency Swedish first semester.
July 6 and 7, the College of Commissioners of the Commissionwhich is the highest internal political and administrative body of the executive body of the EU.
On July 13 and 14 an informal meeting of the Council Council in its formation of Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumers (EPSCO), which “works to increase employment levels and get better living and working conditionsguaranteeing a high degree of protection of human health and consumers in the EU”, according to the EU.
Vigo
On July 10 and 11 it meets Informal meeting of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council (Agrifish)which is that “The Agriculture and Fisheries Council adopts legislation on a number of areas related to food production, rural development and fisheries management.”
Valladolid
On July 17 and 18, the informal meeting of the Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (TTE)that “E works to achieve the objectives of the EU in the fields of transport, telecommunications and energy, namely: to establish modern, competitive and efficient markets and infrastructures and to create trans-European transport, communication and energy networks”.
On July 18 and 19 it meets informally Environment Council (ENV). “It is in charge of the EU’s environmental policy, in particular the protection of the environment, the prudent use of resources and the protection of human health. It also deals with environmental issues with an international dimension, especially in the field of climate change,” according to the EU.
Tarragona
From 20 to 22 the Committee of Permanent Representatives I or Coreper I, which is in charge of preparing the work of the Council of the European Union. The permanent representatives are the ambassadors of the countries in the European Union.
logrono
From July 19 to 21, the Justice and Home Affairs Council (JHA), which draws up cooperation and common policies on different cross-border issues, with the aim of creating an area of freedom, security and justice throughout the EU. This first appointment will be with the interior ministers.
July 21 will be the JAI of the Ministers of Justice.
Bilbao
On July 24 and 25, the Competitiveness Council (COMPET) on the internal market and industry is held. COMPET works to improve competitiveness and increase growth in the EU and deals with four major policies: internal market, industry, research and innovation, and space.
The Gran Canarian palms
A new Council will be held on July 27 and 28 Council Council in its formation of Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumers (EPSCO).
Santander
Also on July 27 and 28, a new meeting of the Competitiveness Council (COMPET), this time about research.
Toledo
On August 29 and 30, Toledo hosts the first of the meetings of the Defense Foreign Affairs Council (CAE). The CAE includes foreign policy, defense and security, trade, development cooperation and humanitarian aid.
On August 30 and 31, the second of the CAE sessions will be held in the Castilian-Manchegan capital, dedicated to foreign.
Cadiz
From September 3 to 5, the Development CAE will be held in Cádiz.
Córdoba
From September 3 to 5, Córdoba will host another meeting of the Agrifish Council
Santiago de Compostela
September 15 and 16, informal meeting of the Council of Economy and Finance (ECOFIN)which deals with EU policy in three main areas: economic policy, tax issues and regulation of financial services.
Zaragoza
September 18 and 19, Council for Education, Youth, Culture and Sport (EJCD), whose mission is to provide a framework for cooperation between Member States for the exchange of information and experiences on issues of common interest to young people in the EU
Saint Sebastian
From 20 to 22 the Committee of Permanent Representatives (Coreper) IIwhich is in charge of preparing the work of the Council of the European Union for the month of October.
Barcelona
On September 21 and 22, Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (TTE)which establish modern, competitive and efficient markets and infrastructures and create trans-European networks of transport, communications and energy, according to the EU.
caceres
September 25 and 26, new EJCS Council (Culture and Sport).
Murcia
General Affairs Committee, 28 and 29 September. coordinates the preparation of the European Council meetings
Granada
European Political Community, October 5. 44 Heads of State and Government of the European Political Community: the 27 EU countries plus “neighboring” or close countries, such as the United Kingdom, Ukraine, Turkey, the EFTA countries (Norway, Iceland, Switzerland and Liechtenstein), the partners from the Western Balkans and Moldova, Ukraine, Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan.
Informal European Council, Informal meeting of the heads of state or government of the 27 EU countries.
Valencia
New CAE of Commerce, October 19 and 20
León
new council of TransportTelecommunications and Energy (TTE), October 23 and 24
Palma
informal inter-ministerial council of TurismoOctober 30 and 31
Sevilla
Informal Inter-Ministerial Council of the SpaceNovember 6 and 7
gijon
informal inter-ministerial council of living place and Urban Development, November 13 and 14
Albacete
Political Committee and Securityfrom 16 to 18 November
Pamplona
Informal Inter-Ministerial Council of Equalityon November 23 and 34
Alcala de Henares
Meeting of “sherpas” or advisors, on November 1 and 2
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