At its meeting on 17 and 18 June, the European Council will focus on the Multiannual Financial Framework and the recovery fund to address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Germany’s Council Presidency will endeavour to broker a swift agreement on the EU’s future finances.
The COVID-19 pandemic and its impacts, however, have meant that existing plans have
On 17 July, Germany’s Labour Minister Hubertus Heil will host a videoconference for EU employment and social policy ministers, Nicolas Schmit, the EU Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights, and high-ranking representatives of Europe’s social partners.
and social recoveryInternal link The European institutions and the member states have
On 26 August 2020, EU defence ministers will meet in person. To strengthen Europe’s position in the world, they will discuss the development of the Strategic Compass and exchange views on the EU’s operational commitments. The following press conference will be live at 17.45.
of Defence Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer and EU High Representative Josep Borrell have
How do young people view Europe? This is what the short film competition, Europe in Film, investigates as part of the cultural programme of Germany’s EU Council Presidency. Starting today, the 12 best short films by young filmmakers can be viewed online. Audiences can also vote for their favourites.
Many of the filmmakers have critically examined how privileged people in Europe are
The “Disappearing Wall” features quotations from European high and pop culture in an interactive installation on show in seventeen European cities between August and November. What is the art project sparking on the ground?
How have residents received the installations?
How can you interest young people in Europe? During the Gamescom congress, Foreign Minister Heiko Maas presents the augmented reality game Pathways, which takes players on a virtual journey of discovery through Europe. This weekend is a good time to try it out.
gaming to communicate about Europe Lots of things that affect young people’s lives have
With the large number of events it entails, involving travel and catering, a Council Presidency leaves a carbon footprint. In order to make its Council Presidency sustainable, Germany is avoiding and reducing such emissions as much as possible.
Air pollution in living spaces is a serious threat because many houses do not have
The European Commission has approved the BioNTech/Pfizer vaccine, following the recommendation of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for a conditional marketing authorisation. This applies to people over the age of 16.
a high degree of confidence”Internal link The EU heads of state and government have
EU agriculture ministers gathered for an informal meeting in Koblenz at the end of August. But what is so special about Koblenz and the region? What are the city’s European qualities? This series „Citytour: Europe happens here“ complements the meeting and offers answers in pictorial form.
of an EU-wide animal welfare label, which offers transparency about how animals have
Germany is in the middle of Europe.We also say that Germany is at the heart of Europe.
Companies in Germany have close links with companies abroad.
