What would you want to ask Germany’s Presidency of the Council of the EU? Our series answers three questions asked by citizens. This time, the questions concern digital policy in the EU.
Telecommunications and Digital Policy Ministers: Digitalisiation on the agendaInternal link
On 2 December, EU health ministers met via videoconference under the auspices of Germany’s Presidency of the Council of the EU. German Federal Minister of Health Jens Spahn chaired the meeting.
discuss integrated European health management and the COVID-19 pandemicInternal link
With the Presidency we are assuming a special responsibility for an effective European foreign policy. We are convinced that only together can we Europeans effectively address international challenges, assert our interests through cooperation and defend our values.
this topic Central topics of Germany’s Presidency of the Council of the EUInternal link
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.
Further information is available at: Business carbon offsetting External link
On 1 December, EU ministers responsible for culture and sport met in two separate videoconferences under the auspices of the German Presidency of the Council of the EU.
Meeting of EU Ministers of Culture in Berlin: “A clear message of solidarity”Internal link
On 13 October, German Ministers Hubertus Heil and Franziska Giffey discussed measures with their European counterparts to support workers in the current situation and the particular importance of gender equality in today’s labour market.
topic A fair Europe: Strengthening the social dimension and social cohesionInternal link
Angesichts der derzeitigen beispiellosen Herausforderungen ist die Einigung der Staats- und Regierungschefs der EU ein starkes Signal einer handlungsbereiten und handlungsfähigen Europäischen Union.
Zum Thema Die zentralen Themen der deutschen EU-RatspräsidentschaftInterner Link
In light of unprecedented challenges ahead, the EU leaders’ agreement is a strong signal that the European Union is ready and able to act.
this topic Central topics of Germany’s Presidency of the Council of the EUInternal link
Die wirtschaftlichen Folgen der Pandemie treffen ganz Europa. Gerade in Krisenzeiten sei es wichtig, dass sich „die Sozialpartner einbringen und den Wandel mitgestalten“, so Kanzlerin Merkel beim Austausch mit den europäischen Sozialpartnern und den Spitzen von Europäischem Rat und Kommission.
Giffey:„ Wir wollen ein soziales und gerechtes Europa für jede und jeden“Interner Link
Am Freitag, 27. November, kamen die EU-Forschungsministerinnen und -minister zu einer Videokonferenz im Rahmen der deutschen EU-Ratspräsidentschaft unter dem Vorsitz von Bundesforschungsministerin Anja Karliczek zusammen.
Bundesforschungsministerin Karliczek: EU-Mitgliedstaaten erzielen Einigung zu Horizont EuropaInterner Link
