The Czech Republic takes over the Presidency of the Council of the EU

On the 1^st of July 2022, the Czech Republic takes over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union from France for a period of six months.

During its presidency, the Czech Republic will focus on five closely linked priority areas:

1. Managing the refugee crisis and Ukraine’s post-war recovery
2. Energy security
3. Strengthening Europe’s defence capabilities and cyberspace security
4. Strategic resilience of the European economy
5. Resilience of democratic institutions

More information: Priorities (europa.eu)