Belgium Took Over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union from Spain

Belgium took over the six-month rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union from Spain on January 1, 2024. The Presidency program of Belgium, which will assume the EU Presidency for the 13^th time, was announced on 8 December 2023.

The motto of the Belgian Presidency is “Protect. Strengthen. Prepare.” The main priorities of the Belgian Presidency will be defending the rule of law, democracy, and unity, strengthening the competitiveness, pursuing a green and just transition, reinforcing social and health agenda, protecting people and borders and promoting a global Europe.

For information on Belgian Presidency: https://belgian-presidency.consilium.europa.eu/