| Author Details | (Compiler) |
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| Author (Corporate) | European Information Hub |
| Publication Date | 2024 |
| Content Type | Blog & Commentary, News, Overview |
Summary:Compilation of information resources relating to Hungary's presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU), which runs from 1 July to 31 December 2024. Further information:During the second half of 2024, Hungary holds the presidency of the Council of the EU. It is the second time Hungary has held the presidency since it joining the European Union in 2004. This is the third and last of a Presidency Trio which also includes Sweden and Spain. The main priorities of the Hungarian Presidency are as follows:
Under the motto Make Europe Great Again, the Hungarian Council Presidency vowed to ensure the continuity of work in the Council of the European Union in a transition context as a result of the European Parliament elections held in June 2024. Taking over the Council presidency, the country's authorities highlighted a number of challenges facing the EU, including the war in Ukraine, the deterioration of the EU's competitive edge on the global stage, a fragile security situation, illegal migration, the vulnerability of international supply chains, natural disasters, the effects of climate change, and the impact of demographic trends. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán launched his country's Council Presidency with a visit to Russia and China, leading to condemnation by other senior European and EU leaders. Tensions remained high following suggestions that EU leaders and other senior figures were preparing to boycott Council meetings held in Hungary. |
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| Subject Categories | Politics and International Relations |
| Subject Tags | Council of the European Union |
| Keywords | EU Council Presidencies |
| Countries / Regions | Hungary |
| International Organisations | European Union [EU] |
