In What Direction Will The Austrian EU Presidency Go?
Navigating Austria’s Leadership of the Council of the European Union
Coordinated by: Viktor Borecký
Contributors: Viktor Borecký, Luis Cervilla, Laurent Chokoualé Datou, Nils Dressel, Christiaan Gevers Deynoot, Romina Giovannetti, Aleksandra Kozak, Katie LaZelle, Jenna Lunchman, Emanuele Manigrassi, Lavinia Meloni, Daniela Negri, Júlia Schvarcová, Mónica Vicente Cristina, Caroline Walczak, Ursula Woodburn
From 1 July to 31 December 2018, Austria will hold the six-month Presidency of the Council of the European Union. This will be the country’s third time doing so since its accession to the EU, following terms in 1998 and 2006.
This time around, the Austrian Presidency will come during a crucial moment for the EU, with a European election less than a year away and the negotiations on the withdrawal of the United Kingdom needing to be finalised by the end of its term.
Following the Bulgarian presidency, Austria is prioritising security, migration issues and stability in the European neighbourhood, securing prosperity and competitiveness through digitalisation. In this spirit, Austria has chosen the theme“A Europe that protects” during its Presidency, reflecting the need to restore citizens’ confidence in the EU.
We hope our guide to the Austrian Presidency proves to be helpful in guiding your advocacy over the next six months.
Click here for the full guide which includes further information about what to expect on:
- Banking, Capital Markets and Taxation
- Brexit
- Digital Economy and Society
- Energy
- Climate
- Transport
- Environment
- Trade
- Foreign Affairs, Migration & Security
- Social Policy and Labour Mobility
- Health
- Agriculture
If you would like any further information on these issues, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us:
LAURENT CHOKOUALÉ DATOU Chairman, EU Public Affairs lchokouale@webershandwick.com
MÓNICA VICENTE CRISTINA Managing Director, Corporate and Public Affairs mvicentecristina@webershandwick.com
Website: www.webershandwick.eu
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