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We wish you a happy new year 2011!

Follow as from 1 January 2011 the Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the EU on: www.eutrio.hu

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Belgian Presidency judged a European success story

Belgian Presidency judged a European success story

MEPs agreed that Belgium's six months at the helm of the Council of the EU, the first presidency under the new Lisbon Treaty framework, were very successful. Speech of Belgium's PM Yves Leterme, European Parliament, Strasbourg, 18 January 2011 Monsieur le Président, 
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Prime Minister passes Presidency flag to Hungary in Budapest

Prime Minister passes Presidency flag to Hungary in Budapest

Speech by His Excellency Yves Leterme Prime Minister of Belgium at the start of the Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union - Budapest, January 6, 2010

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Steven Vanackere presents an assessment of the Belgian Presidency

Steven Vanackere presents an assessment of the Belgian Presidency

As of January 1, it will be Hungary’s turn to carry the prestigious flame of the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The end of Belgium’s 12th Presidency is therefore approaching rapidly. What are the highlights of the six months now ending?  Did Belgium attain the objectives it initially set for itself? The time has come to assess the Presidency. 

Read on - 20/12/2010 18:28

Belgium closes out the Presidency with a deluge of fireworks and music!

Belgium closes out the Presidency with a deluge of fireworks and music!

31/12/2010 16:57

Meeting of the Consultative Forum of the Prosecutors General and Directors of Public Prosecutions of the Member States

Meeting of the Consultative Forum of the Prosecutors General and Directors of Public Prosecutions of the Member States

20/12/2010 18:00

European trainers want sport qualifications in EQF

European trainers want sport qualifications in EQF

20/12/2010 15:00

Last formal Environment Council gives green light to Belgian priorities

Last formal Environment Council gives green light to Belgian priorities

20/12/2010 14:55

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Final press conference of the Belgian Presidency III: Final press conference of the Belgian Presidency

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Final press conference of the Belgian Presidency III: Final press conference of the Belgian Presidency

Final press conference of the Belgian Presidency III: Final press conference of the Belgian Presidency

Final press conference of the Belgian Presidency III: Final press conference of the Belgian Presidency

Final press conference of the Belgian Presidency III: Final press conference of the Belgian Presidency

Final press conference of the Belgian Presidency III: Final press conference of the Belgian Presidency

Final press conference of the Belgian Presidency III: Final press conference of the Belgian Presidency

Final press conference of the Belgian Presidency III: Final press conference of the Belgian Presidency

Final press conference of the Belgian Presidency III: Final press conference of the Belgian Presidency

Final press conference of the Belgian Presidency III: Final press conference of the Belgian Presidency

Final press conference of the Belgian Presidency III: Final press conference of the Belgian Presidency

Final press conference of the Belgian Presidency III: Final press conference of the Belgian Presidency

Final press conference of the Belgian Presidency III: Final press conference of the Belgian Presidency

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Europe: from the young girl to the continent

If you hear the name "Europe", what springs to mind? The geographic area?The continent to which the name refers? Most certainly. This reflex response shouldn't come as a surprise, really. Though who would stop to think that behind this name originally there was a girl? A young woman... Read on

From bomb engineer to pacifist: Andrei Sakharov

For the 22nd time the European Parliament is awarding the prestigious Sakharov prize. The recognition through the Prize for Freedom of thought is an honour reserved for only the greatest defenders of human rights. The Prize was named after a co-developer of the most destructive bomb ever built, A... Read on

Cultural articles

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  • Rally in the European district

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  • Presidency proudly presents the art of Belgium

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  • Euro Asia Chamber Music Festival

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  • Expo SOS-planet: A cry for help from a planet in need

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  • Bridge between contemporary and ethnographic African art

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  • When reading becomes a journey: the European Book Prize

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  • The European caricature is alive and well: a sign of a fl...

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  • The Belgian Presidency supports culture in Bucharest

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  • BALTIC presents music and film from the Baltic States

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  • Paul Delvaux Exhibition: Starting Points

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  • "CINEMA TROÏKA" for a…trio of Presidencies

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  • Artists' Portraits

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  • Design is not one-off art!

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  • European Heritage Label

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  • Exhibition made in Belarus: when travel becomes a raison ...

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  • Young people shine in Brussels

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  • Dialogue between Fauves - An exhibition in living colour

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Latest declarations

  • Declaration by the High Representative, Catherine Ashton, on behalf of the European Union on the Human Rights Day, 10 December 2010
  • Declaration by High Representative Catherine Ashton on behalf of the European Union in support of ratification of the new strategic arms reduction treaty (START)

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Past meetings
Coreper II
2010-12-22
Coreper I
2010-12-21
Political and Security Committee (PSC)
2010-12-21
Final press conference of the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union
2010-12-20 13:30 - 15:00
Environment Council
2010-12-20
December European Council
2010-12-16 16:00 - 2010-12-17 15:00
Closing Conference of the European Year for Combating Poverty
2010-12-16 16:00 - 2010-12-17 17:30
Network Meeting Competent Authorities on Pricing and Reimbursement
2010-12-16 09:00 - 2010-12-17 14:00
Working Group of Communication Professionals
2010-12-15 19:00 - 2010-12-17 14:00
Growth and green tax shifting in an era of fiscal consolidation
2010-12-15 13:30 - 2010-12-16 16:00
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Notebook of the Presidency

  • On the home stretch with ups and downs
  • All eyes on Japan and Harrison Ford
  • Minister Schauvliege - 'A day at the races' in Nagoya
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Twitter of the Presidency

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  • Olivier Chastel
    Ce compte va être cloturé.Merci de me suivre sur @OChastel. #EuTrioBe #MRbe — 1 year 10 weeks ago
  • Belgian Presidency
    Fireworks and a last dance to end the Belgian presidency http://bit.ly/gkULdj #EuTrioBe — 1 year 20 weeks ago
  • Olivier Chastel
    Meilleurs vœux pour #2011 & beaucoup de succès à la Présidence hongroise du Conseil de l’UE à partir de ce 1er janvier ! #EuTrioBe #EuTrioHu — 1 year 20 weeks ago
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Which issue do you think requires the most urgent action from the EU?
Restoring sustainable economic growth
46%
Protecting the environment and the climate
17%
Immigration
14%
Social policy
10%
Issues related to the institutional structure of the EU
13%
Total votes: 293
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