Presidency of the Council of the European Union
rotating presidency of the Council of Ministers
The presidency of the Council of the European Union[1] is responsible for the work of the Council of the European Union, which is the co-legislator of the EU legislature along with the European Parliament.
Presidency of the Council of the European Union | |
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Council of the European Union | |
Seat |
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Appointer | Rotation among the EU member states |
Term length | Six months |
Constituting instrument | Treaties of the European Union |
Formation | 1958 |
First holder | Belgium |
Website | polish-presidency |
Presidency trio | |
Poland • Denmark • Cyprus |
The role is given to member states of the EU every six months. The presidency is not an individual, but a role that is held by a national government.
The presidency is currently, held by Poland, since January 2025.
References
change- ↑ "The presidency of the Council of the EU". Council of the EU.