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Current Presidency of the Council of the EU

The term PRESIDENCY means that one country chairs the Council of the EU. The Council presidency rotates among the EU Member states every 6 months. The Council presidency is considered one of the most important tools for promoting the interests of specific EU Member states and influencing the activities and operations of the entire EU.

The Spanish presidency of the Council of the EU: 1 July - 31 December 2023

Member states work together closely, in groups of three called “trios”. This system was introduced by the Lisbon Treaty in 2009. Each presidency country introduces its programme to the Council and the European Parliament (EP) at the beginning of its term. The presidency is responsible for driving forward the Council’s work on EU legislation and ensuring the continuity of the EU agenda, orderly legislative processes and cooperation among Member states. The presidency has two main tasks: planning and chairing meetings of the Council and its preparatory bodies, and representing the Council in relations with other EU institutions.
 
Council presidencies up to 2028
 
Spain:                         July-December 2023
Belgium:                     January-June 2024
Hungary:                    July-December 2024
Poland:                       January-June 2025
Denmark:                   July-December 2025
Cyprus:                      January-June 2026
Ireland:                       July-December 2026
Lithuania:                   January-June 2027
Greece:                      July-December 2027
Italy:                            January-June 2028
Latvia:                         July-December 2028
 
 

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