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Irish Prime Minister focuses on bailout programme exit Irish Taoiseach Enda Kenny took to the stage of the European Parliament in Strasbourg to outline his priorities at the helm of the EU Presidency. Chief… 16/01/2013
Europe Weekly: Ireland takes charge In this edition of Europe Weekly, Ireland takes over the EU Presidency for the next six months; we take a look at the social problems in Europe amid rising… 11/01/2013
Dublin eyes economic recovery, bailout exit Ireland wants to mark a successful EU presidency by taking more steps on the road to economic recovery. That was the message from the country’s prime… 10/01/2013
Is EU-president Ireland still a euro-enthusiast? It’s the turn of the Irish to run the EU for six months. What are they going to do and has recession changed their legendary euro-enthusiasm? Ireland’s… 10/01/2013
Irish PM Kenny urges UK to stay inside the EU Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny has used the official curtain raiser for his country’s EU presidency to urge the UK not to loosen its ties with Europe. He… 09/01/2013
Europe Weekly: EU plans to get tough on smoking The European Union is taking steps towards protecting its citizens against the dangers of smoking; Ireland is putting a rosy glaze on her forthcoming… 21/12/2012
Irish presidency eyes EU-US trade dealIreland takes over the EU presidency for six months on January 1st. Dublin says its main priority is “getting the European economy back on track” with… 17/12/2012
Cyprus in the EU spotlight The European Union is currently undergoing one of the most turbulent economic periods in its short history, with political, ideological and financial… 04/07/2012
EU presidency’s role U-talk this week carries a query posted on our Internet site: What is the purpose of the European Union’s rotating presidency? To introduce the current… 27/01/2012
Denmark pushes plan for Iranian oil ban Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt has told euronews she wants to see a full ban on Iranian oil into Europe by July. The EU has, in principle… 19/01/2012
Denmark not ‘daunted’ by debt crisis, says Danish PM Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt has outlined her government’s EU presidency priorities to the European Parliament. Addressing MEPs in… 18/01/2012
Denmark seeks to unify EU divisions Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt and European Commission Chief Jose Manuel Barroso have stressed the need for unity if Europe is to solve its debt… 12/01/2012
EU heads gather to launch Danish presidency Denmark’s Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt has welcomed EU leaders to Copenhagen for the official launch of the country’s six month EU presidency. The… 11/01/2012
Europe Weekly: ’2012 will be difficult’ 2012 marked the tenth anniversary of the euro. Despite that, there did not seem much to celebrate at an EU level as the New Year was seen in. Denmark… 06/01/2012
Assessing Poland’s EU presidential performance Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk summed up his country’s six month EU presidency by claiming Europe stood at a crucial crossroads. Addressing MEPs in… 20/12/2011
Danish EU presidency: ‘We see the role of Denmark as a bridge over troubled waters’ Denmark officially takes over the EU’s rotating presidency from Poland on January 1st. It is the seventh time it has been in charge since joining the EU in… 20/12/2011
Poland’s EU presidency outlook “A Europe of solidarity and growth, a Europe open and secure.” This is how Poland presents its outlook for holding the European Union presidency: in high and… 06/07/2011
Europe weekly round-up Once again the week has been dominated by Greece, its debts and violent clashes on the streets. The austerity measures were approved by the country’s… 02/07/2011
EU Presidency – Poland’s dilemma Poland is promising an injection of optimism into its forthcoming presidency of the EU but that could easier said than done. Internal politics could… 30/06/2011
Poland’s environmental stance attacked Poland’s position on the environment is drawing criticism from othe EU members. José Bové is a French Green MEP and Chairman of the European Parliament’s… 30/06/2011
“Danube Strategy” priority for Hungary EU Presidency On the 1st on January 2011, Hungary assumes the rotating presidency of the European Union. It wants to following the same agenda as its predecessors Spain and… 27/12/2010
Crash in 2010, Spanish economist warns EU Constantino de Miguel, euronews: “Professor Niño Becerra, you are forecasting a crash for 2010. But stock markets and the economic outlook are improving… How… 22/01/2010
Spain seeks to boost gender equality in Europe A pioneering country in the fight against domestic violence, Spain wants to make it a political priority for Europe. Spanish society’s approach to a… 22/01/2010
Spain’s drive for Europe-wide gender equality, interview with Brigitte Grésy Audrey Tilve, euronews: “Brigitte Grésy, France’s general inspector for social affairs, you also represent France in the European Institute for equality… 22/01/2010
Cuba, Spain and the EU Last October, the Spanish Foreign minister Miguel Angel Moratinos went to Havana – his goal; to normalise relations with Cuba. But Madrid’s top diplomat also… 22/01/2010
Cuban independent blogger Yaoni Sánchez answered euronews’s questions by Internet Interview by María Piñeiro The current situation in Cuba is very difficult. The economy is still hit by the dual currency situation because the majority of… 22/01/2010
The EU’s journey into the unknown On January 8, Spain formally assumed the rotating presidency of the European Unon for the next six months. Taking over from Sweden, Spain’s Prime Minister… 22/01/2010
Spanish MEP on EU-Cuba relation-building Maria Pineiro, euronews: “Luis Yáñez, Spanish Socialist member of the European Parliament, in its euro-latinamerican parliamentary assembly… earlier this… 19/01/2010
Spain at the helm to implement the Lisbon Treaty Spain takes over the European presidency in the new year. It is a presidency that will oversee the implementation of the Treaty of Lisbon. Is now the time… 11/12/2009
Cyprus criticises eurozone and ‘seeks aid from Russia’Cyprus has asked Russia for a five billion euro loan, according to a report quoting the Russian finance minister. It comes as the Cypriot president met the… 06/07/2012
Cyprus’ presidential positionOnly days after becoming the fifth eurozone country to seek a bailout, Cyprus is taking charge of the EU’s rotating council presidency. But despite its… 04/07/2012
Gala opening as Denmark takes over EU presidencyDenmark invited 400 guests to the official Opening Ceremony for the handover of the EU presidency from Poland. It is the seventh time Copenhagen’s hand has… 11/01/2012
Denmark sets out its EU plansDenmark’s prime minister has been presenting the country’s programme for its six month presidency of the EU. Tackling Europe’s economic woes will be key to… 06/01/2012
Denmark begins six month EU presidencyThey may be celebrating the start of 2012 in Copenhagen but as Denmark begins its six-month presidency of the European Union, many are wondering if the… 01/01/2012
EU Presidency slams “eurosceptic” BritainThe head of the rotating EU Presidency has rounded on Britain over its refusal to sign up to new tougher fiscal rules. Speaking in Strasbourg, the Polish… 14/12/2011
Turkey threatens to ‘freeze’ EU ties over CyprusIt wants to join the European Union but Turkey is threatening to freeze relations with the bloc over the thorny topic of Cyprus. Ankara is angry over plans… 13/07/2011
Polish presidency gets down to workThe euro debt crisis, Schengen border controls and carbon emission reduction – there was plenty to talk about as European Commission officials sat down with… 08/07/2011
Polish PM hits out against internal EU bordersNow is not the time to put up internal European barriers; in a crisis it is time for more integration and unity. That was the message from the Polish Prime… 06/07/2011
Poles look to EU presidency to bring improvementsPoland is beginning its EU presidency acknowledging that the union faces some of its most difficult moments. It wants to use the six-month term at the helm… 02/07/2011
Poland takes over EU presidencyPoland has taken over the EU presidency from Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban in an official flag handover. It is the first time the country has been… 01/07/2011
Poland looks to growth as it assumes EU presidencyProtests in Warsaw against low wages and the cost of living on the eve of Poland taking over the EU presidency did not hinder the party atmosphere in the… 01/07/2011
Poland takes EU presidency as privations beset EUIt is a tough time to take over the rotating presidency of the EU. And, despite the protests, Poland sees its first six-month stint as a chance to market… 01/07/2011
Arnold Schwarzenegger plotting EU presidency plan?Hollywood actor and former governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger is being advised to return to his native Europe and stand for the … 20/04/2011
Hungary “reworks” controversial media lawsHungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is just weeks into his country’s six-month EU presidency but the start has been overshadowed by a row over Hungary’s new… 08/02/2011
Orban warns EU parliament he is up for a fightHungarian Prime Minister Victor Orban got a somewhat frosty reception in the EU parliament as he delieved a speech to kick start Budapest’s six- month … 19/01/2011
Hungary says media row will not tar EU presidencyHungary has set out to prove its commitment to European consensus-seeking as it begins its six-month tenure of the EU rotating presidency. The traditional… 07/01/2011
Hungary ready to alter media law if EU requires“Strong Europe” proclaimed signs behind EU and Hungarian leaders as they posed for the cameras in Budapest today. But Hungary has got off to a particularly… 07/01/2011
Shaky start for Hungary’s EU presidency: PMHungary has formally taken over the rotating presidency of the European Union but, with controversy surrounding a tight new Hungarian media law, even the… 07/01/2011
Hungarian EU Presidency speech notes ChristianityThe European Union’s rotating presidency has been handed from Belgium to Hungary at a ceremony in the Budapest parliament. The former communist and now… 06/01/2011
Hungarian media law clouds new EU presidencyHungary takes up the EU presidency amid strong concern by other countries about restrictions on media freedom imposed under a new law. Budapest says its old… 06/01/2011
Hungary assumes the EU presidencyA New Year means a new country at the head of the EU and the start of 2011 saw Hungary take charge of the bloc’s rotating presidency. The takeover was… 01/01/2011
Belgian EU presidency to hand over to HungaryThis 1 January, will see the Belgian flag give over to the Hungarian flag as banner of the European Union’s rotational presidency, which changes every six… 20/12/2010
Leterme tells Parliament that EU needs zestBelgium’s interim prime minister Yves Leterme has presented his country’s programme as presiding nation of the European Union before the Parliament in… 07/07/2010
Belgian EU PresidencyAfter Spain, Belgium — in political transition itself — takes up the six-month EU rotating presidency. How does it see its European role? 06/07/2010
Belgian EU presidency promises steady handBelgium, revered for its chocolate, chips and beer, but less for its internal political stability, takes on the rotating presidency of the European Union from… 25/06/2010
Poland taking its EU presidency seriously, earlyPoland is getting a head start on preparations for its turn holding the rotating European Union presidency. Prime Minister Donald Tusk and group of cabinet… 09/06/2010
Politically shaken Belgium prepares to lead fiscally shaken EUBelgium is putting the finishing touches on its programme as EU president. It will take up the rotating position on 1 July amid uncertainty surrounding the… 26/05/2010
Writing you could wearThe exhibition is called 20 suits for Europe, but it is not about the suits who keep our European institutions ticking over, rather it is a display of dresses… 09/02/2010
New EU President Spain aims to boost economyWhat do the following have in common? The economic crisis, equality of the sexes, the situation in Cuba and a Europe with at least two presidents? The answer… 22/01/2010
What happens when EU leaders get their heads together Cartoon by Rafa Cereceda and Etienne Barthomeuf 22/01/2010
Spain’s EU presidency to boost organ donationsSpain will be leading the EU for the next six months, and intends to use its experience in medical transplants to help EU member states find more organ donors… 20/01/2010
The Lisbon Treaty explainedAmong the long-awaited Lisbon Treaty’s goals are modernising how the EU states take common decisions and raising the bloc’s visibility on the international… 19/01/2010
Spain’s EU presidency will ‘do its best’ – officialSpain has been celebrating the formal inauguration of its six-month European Union presidency, in Madrid. This included a ceremonial handing over from Sweden… 08/01/2010
Cuba-Europe relations complicated by Yáñez moveOne of Spain’s goals while it is presiding nation of the European Council is to continue trying to normalise relations between the EU and Cuba. Its relaunch… 05/01/2010
Spanish EU Presidency takes economic bull by the hornsThe Spanish EU Presidency-in-transition has been consulting expert opinion to pull Europe and its own national fortunes out of a stubborn economic downturn… 05/01/2010
Spain convenes “wise council” for economic crisis talksWith the fireworks and fanfare now over, Spain appears to be wasting no time in implementing its agenda as holder of the EU’s rotating presidency. Spain’s… 05/01/2010
Spain takes up the reins of the EU presidencyThe dawn of a New Year and with it comes a new head of the EU’s rotating presidency. This time it is Spain at the helm and Madrid has made fighting Europe’s… 01/01/2010
The road ahead for Spain’s EU presidencySix months to put the shine back on the Socialists is the big challenge facing Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero this year. Taking over the… 01/01/2010
New EU President prepares to take officeThe EU’s first permanent president is enjoying his last few days of relative obscurity, before Monday’s first day at work. Belgium’s Herman van Rompuy was… 01/01/2010
Spain takes reins of EU presidencyThe 1st of January has also ushered in the Spanish presidency of the EU and there was an impressive light show in Madrid’s Puerta del Sol to mark the moment… 01/01/2010
Spain marks 2010 as it takes up the EU presidencyThe clock in Madrid’s famous Puerta del Sol formed the focal point as Spain welcomed in 2010. Thousands turned out for the the traditional eating of the… 01/01/2010
Spanish EU PresidencySpain will share the presidency of the European Council with the new full time Lisbon Treaty president during a transition period. What do the Spaniards have… 21/12/2009
Chinese perceptions of EuropeReinforcing Europe’s influence on the world stage is one of the big goals behind the EU’s streamlining of its highest positions. Europe wants to be seen as a… 20/11/2009
EU shortens its phone numberRounding off coverage of Europe’s launch of new leaders, Euronews’ in-house cartoonist harps on Kissinger’s quip which captured the imagination decades ago… 20/11/2009
EU gaining appreciation in WashingtonFor an outside look at Europe moving forward, Euronews sought out an American expert in international relations who specialises in the EU: Dr. Kathleen… 20/11/2009
EU to choose executive commissionThe European Union has turned it’s attention to choosing an executive commission, after electing a new president and foreign affairs chief last night… 20/11/2009
Belgian and Brit face tough tenure at the topThe European Union has named unassuming Belgian Prime Minister Herman van Rompuy as the new full time President of the European Council, while Britain’s… 20/11/2009
Pro-Europe Ashton gets to sit at EU high-tableThe choice of Catherine Ashton could be seen as a nod towards understated efficiency rather than the influence of a high-profile big-name diplomat. Some… 20/11/2009
Congratulations pour in for new EU presidentFrom now on the US knows who to call if President Obama wants to phone Europe – the old so-called Kissinger question attributed to the former US secretary of… 20/11/2009
Van Rompuy, Ashton new pan-EU leadersLow-key Belgian Prime Minister Herman Van Rompuy has been named the new full time President of the European Council, and Briton Catherine Ashton has been… 19/11/2009
EU appoints new leadership teamBelgian Prime Minister Herman Van Rompuy has been appointed as the first permanent European Council President and the UK’s Catherine Ashton has been confirmed… 19/11/2009
Time is ticking for decision on top EU postsWith only a few hours to go, there is still confusion as to who will scoop the European Union’s two top jobs. Prime Minister Herman Van Rompuy is a… 19/11/2009
EU-Russia boost ties with climate and trade pledgesEU and Russian officials have called their latest annual summit “the best yet”. The European Union reiterated support for its powerful trade neighbour’s bid… 18/11/2009
EU top jobs, names still swirlingThere are lots of names in the hat but only one will be drawn out for each of the EU’s new top jobs. A special European Union summit has been called for next… 11/11/2009
Blair’s EU star wanesFormer British Prime Minister Tony Blair was much talked-about at the EU summit and beforehand, but his chances of filling the new post of individual … 30/10/2009
Spain, Belgium, Hungary EU Presidency teamSpain, Belgium and Hungary are teaming together for their combined 18-months running of the European Union presidency. This is provided for in the bloc’s… 29/10/2009
Juncker ‘wouldn’t say no’ to EU presidencyAnother contender to lead the EU… Both Tony Blair and now Jean-Claude Juncker are considered as possible future European Union Presidents, once the Lisbon… 27/10/2009
Blair faces a battle in his bid for EU presidencyTony Blair’s bid to become the president of a post-Lisbon Treaty European Council has run into choppy waters. The former British prime minister is still… 16/10/2009
Sweden, Spain coordinate over EUSweden, the EU’s current presiding nation, has been focusing attention on the economy. Spain will take its turn as flywheel of operations among EU partners… 31/08/2009
Opponents press for delayed Barroso voteEuropean socialists have stepped up their opposition to picking Jose Manuel Barroso as President of the European Commission as early as September. Those… 16/07/2009
Swift moves promised to tighten EU financial rulesSweden’s Prime Minister has promised to move quickly to secure EU agreement on ways to tighten financial regulations in the battle against the economic… 15/07/2009
Swedish EU presidency targets finance and climateThe Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt has set out Sweden’s plans for the next six months as holder of the rotating presidency of the EU. Addressing the… 15/07/2009
Sweden to lay down EU priorities of presidencyEight years ago Sweden took the EU presidency in times of relative calm, but those days are long gone. Later today Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt… 15/07/2009
EP, Stockholm discuss BarrosoThe new European Parliament’s group heads have made the customary trip to the EU’s presiding nation, which is Sweden for the second half of this year. In… 06/07/2009
Sarkozy talks Turkey with SwedenOn the first visit by a French president to Stockholm in nine years, Nicolas Sarkozy and host Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt have agreed to disagree about… 03/07/2009
Sweden takes the wheel of the EUThe rotating presidency of the European Union has turned to from the Czech Republic to Sweden. The occasion was marked with a gathering at the royal castle… 01/07/2009
Sweden takes the reins of the EUSweden has taken up the rotating presidency of the European Union. Tackling the economic crisis and climate change will be the priorities of the next six… 01/07/2009
Swedish EU presidency faces big challengesSweden faces some daunting tasks as it assumes the EU’s six month rotating presidency. The Nordic country of just nine million people – home to less than… 01/07/2009
