EU Institutions
The Council is presided for a period of six months (from January to June, and from July to December) by each member state in turn, in accordance with a pre-established rota.
The Presidency of the Council plays an essential role in organising the work of the institution, particularly in promoting legislative and political decisions. It is responsible for organising and chairing all meetings, including the many working groups, and for brokering compromises.
2004-2006
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Ireland |
January-June |
2004 |
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Luxembourg |
January-June |
2005 |
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Austria |
January-June |
2006 |
2007-2020
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Germany |
January-June |
2007 |
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Slovenia |
January-June |
2008 |
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CzechRepublic |
January-June |
2009 |
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Spain |
January-June |
2010 |
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Hungary |
January-June |
2011 |
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Denmark |
January-June |
2012 |
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Ireland |
January-June |
2013 |
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Greece |
January-June |
2014 |
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Latvia |
January-June |
2015 |
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Netherlands |
January-June |
2016 |
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Malta |
January-June |
2017 |
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Estonia |
January-June |
2018 |
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Austria |
January-June |
2019 |
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Finland |
January-June |
2020 |