The fundamental task of the European Council – consisting primarily of the heads of state or government in the EU member states – has been to define the EU´s general political direction. Its influence and scope of intervention, however, is gradually increasing.
Seminar “The Cyprus EU Presidency”
Event Type
M - Seminar, presentation
Organiser type
Federations / Associations
Section
EU Priorities 2020
Event Location
Sweden
Event Description
Cyprus assumed the EU Presidency in the midst of the economic crisis. The presidency has been a challenging task, not the least since Cyprus itself was severely hit by the crisis and is subject to austerity measures. Against this background, the pronounced ambition of the Cypriot presidency has been a “more efficient and sustainable” Europe. The agenda has been dominated by efforts to reach an agreement on the Multiannual Financial Framework for 2014-2020.
At this seminar, a review of the Cyprus Presidency will be presented.
Speakers
Argyris G. Passas, Associate Professor at the General Department of Law, Panteion University, Athens
Evangelia I. Katakalou, Ph.D Candidate in European Public Policy, Panteion University, Athens
Discussant
Johan Krafft, Director General, Department for EU-Coordination, Swedish Prime Minister´s Office
Chair
Pernilla Bäckman, Researcher in Political Science, SIEPS
Time: Thursday 6 December, 14.00-15.30. Registration/coffee from 13:30.
Venue: Medelhavsmuseet, Fredsgatan 2, Stockholm
Language: English
Register no later than 4 December
The seminar is free of charge and open to the public.
