ECTA's Conference 'Ultrafast Broadband' Policy and Practice at Sofitel Brussels Europe

The Council (Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs), often abbreviated to EPSCO, work to improve the citizens’ standard of living and quality of life. To this end securing employment and a high level of social protection in health care, gender equality and other social aspects is a priority. The Council consists of the Ministers of Employment, Social Affairs, Health and Consumer Policy and assemble app. four times a year.

The Council (Agriculture and Fisheries) consists of the Member States’ ministers of fisheries and agriculture and they congregate about once a month. The agricultural and fisheries policies relate to the regulation of markets and determination of avail-able resources. Sustainable development of fisheries and rural areas, challenges regarding climate change, environmental concerns, animal welfare and food safety are main issues.