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
Emblem of the Council
Currently held by
Poland
1 January – 30 June 2025
Council of the European Union
Seat
AppointerRotation among the EU member states
Term lengthSix months
Constituting instrumentTreaties of the European Union
Formation1958
First holderBelgium Belgium
Websitepolish-presidency.consilium.europa.eu
Presidency trio
Poland PolandDenmark DenmarkCyprus 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

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  1. "The presidency of the Council of the EU". Council of the EU.