Programme of the Danish Presidency of the Council of the EU

Programme of the Danish Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2012 (1 January - 30 June 2012)

Table of contents [full text]:

Introduction
1. A responsible Europe

A responsible European economy
Strengthened financial regulation and supervision
The EU Multiannual Financial Framework

2. A dynamic Europe

A revitalised single market
A competitive single market for knowledge
Sustainable growth and development throughout the EU
Securing a future labour market, health, and a labour market in need of everyone
Common trade policy with clout

3. A green Europe

Green development and growth are interconnected
Higher energy efficiency and future energy and climate policy
A single energy market
Sustainable future agricultural and fisheries policies
A well-connected transport system and reduced air pollution
Better regulation of chemicals

4. A safe Europe

Cooperation to enhance the security of citizens
A well-managed migration policy in the EU
Food safety and the fight against cross-border health threats
Reinforcing the Union’s disaster response capacity
Continued enlargement of the EU and strengthened relations to neighbouring regions
Strong common EU action

Council configurations

General Affairs
External Affairs
Economic and Financial Affairs
Competitiveness
Transport, Telecommunications and Energy
Justice and Home Affairs
Agriculture and Fisheries
Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs
Environment
Education, Youth, Culture and Sport