Council of the European Union

🎨🇩🇰 The Council buildings have been given a Danish makeover! The Danish Presidency of the Council of the EU 2025 artwork brings a fresh perspective - highlighting the importance of diversity and community in a world facing environmental and technological challenges. Inspired by both biodiversity and technology, the installations explore how these elements are intertwined, not opposed. Take a closer look! 👇 #eu2025dk

🌲🌿High-quality, comparable forest information is key to strengthening forest resilience, guiding policy decisions, and achieving EU climate and biodiversity targets. The Council has agreed its position for a new forest monitoring law to better track forest health and monitor threats and stress. It is now ready to enter negotiations with the European Parliament to finalise the legislative text. 🔗 Find out more about forest protection in the EU: https://europa.eu/!YkpqJH #environment #ClimateAction #Biodiversity #FRM

In 2024, #EMPACT initiatives led to: ➡️ 6 635 investigations ➡️ 85 tonnes of drugs seized ➡️ 13 575 criminals arrested EMPACT – an initiative whereby EU countries work together against organised crime – tackles the main criminal threats facing EU citizens. Get the full picture 👇 https://europa.eu/!NPjYV3

🔔 On 1 July, the 🇩🇰 Danish Presidency of the Council of the EU 2025 took over the rotating presidency of the Council for six months. What is the Council presidency and how does it work? Find out more 👇 #eu2025dk

Добре дошла, България! 🇧🇬 Bulgaria will join the euro area on 1 January 2026. The decision, approved by EU economy and finance ministers, paves the way for Bulgaria to adopt the euro and take part fully in the euro area's decision-making processes. This move is expected to bring greater stability, lower transaction costs and more opportunities for both citizens and businesses alike.  Learn more about how a country joins the euro area 👉https://europa.eu/!jvK6P6  

Congratulations to Paschal Donohoe on his re-election as President of the Eurogroup. Today, finance ministers of the euro area member states re-elected him for a new term of 2.5 years. Curious about how the Eurogroup President is elected? Find out more about the procedure 👉 https://europa.eu/!wK4Fnq  

🍇 Europe’s wine sector is facing major challenges — from climate change to shifting consumer habits. The EU is preparing new measures to ensure the sector remains resilient, competitive, and sustainable for the years ahead. 🔗Find out more on our website: https://europa.eu/!mKWrNx

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At the EU-Moldova summit in Chișinău, EU leaders reaffirmed:   📌their support for Moldova’s EU accession path and reform progress   📌their commitment to Moldova’s sovereignty, security and resilience   📌their condemnation of Russia’s continued hybrid attacks      They also:   📌welcomed Moldova’s progress in strengthening its energy security and reducing its dependence on Russian supplies   📌discussed collaboration on digital matters   📌supported Moldova’s gradual participation in relevant EU programmes such as Creative Europe and Erasmus+ Find out more → https://europa.eu/!BVBMwT 

Have you ever heard of the Council presidency? 📌 It gives each 🇪🇺 country the opportunity to hold the presidency. 🇩🇰 Denmark Danish Presidency of the Council of the EU 2025 has just taken over and will hold the presidency of the Council of the EU until 31 December 2025.  Find out what holding the presidency of the Council of the EU means 👉 https://europa.eu/!Bt6DPx #eu2025dk