Hungary holds the Presidency of the Council of the European Union from the 1st of July to 31st of December 2024.&nbsp;Priorities of the Hungarian&nbsp;presidency include: new European Competitiveness Deal ,The reinforcement of European defence policy ,&nbsp;&nbsp;a&nbsp;consistent and merit-based enlargement policy ,&nbsp;stemming illegal migration, shaping the future of cohesion policy, a&nbsp;farmer-oriented EU agricultural policy, addressing demographic challenges.

&nbsp;Make Europe Great Again”&nbsp;will be the motto of the Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union, which refers to both an active and proactive Presidency and to the fact that member states are stronger together than apart. It also symbolises the perception that Europe can become an independent global player.

The Rubik’s cube, the main element of the Hungarian presidency logo, refers to Hungarian ingenuity and problem-solving skills, as well as the complexity of European affairs.

Hungarian Presidency

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Coreper I

CULT - Presentation of the Hungarian Presidency of the Council

LEX signing ceremony in presence of Roberta METSOLA, EP President and János BÓKA, Minister for European Affairs, on behalf of the Hungarian Presidency

ITRE - Presentation of the Council Presidency’s programme - Exchange of views with Balázs HANKÓ, Hungarian Minister for Culture and Innovation

Roberta METSOLA, EP President participates to the Informal Meeting of Heads of State or Government in Budapest (Hungary): arrival, doorstep and roundtable

Informal meeting of Heads of State and Government in Budapest, Hungary

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, participates to the Meeting of the European Political Community, in Budapest (Hungary): Family photo, bilateral meetings with Jakov MILATOVIĆ, President of Montenegro and Vjosa OSMANI, President of Kosovo

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, participates to the Meeting of the European Political Community, in Budapest (Hungary): arrival, doorstep and roundtable

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, participates to the Meeting of the European Political Community, in Budapest (Hungary): arrival and doorstep

Meeting of the European Political Community in Budapest, Hungary

LEX signing ceremony in presence of Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Mr Barna Pál ZSIGMOND, State Secretary for Parliamentary Affairs, Ministry of European Union Affairs, on behalf of the Hungarian Presidency

TRAN - Presentation of the priorities of the Hungarian Presidency

Presentation of the programme of activities of the Hungarian Presidency: extracts from the debate

Presentation of the programme of activities of the Hungarian Presidency: closing statements by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, European Green Deal, Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight and by Viktor ORBÁN, Hungarian Prime Minister

Presentation of the programme of activities of the Hungarian Presidency: MEPs debate (part 2)

Presentation of the programme of activities of the Hungarian Presidency: MEPs debate (part 1)

Presentation of the programme of activities of the Hungarian Presidency: answer by Viktor ORBÁN, Hungarian Prime Minister

Presentation of the programme of activities of the Hungarian Presidency: one round of political group leaders

Presentation of the programme of activities of the Hungarian Presidency: opening statements by Viktor ORBÁN, Hungarian Prime Minister and by Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the EC

Presentation of the programme of activities of the Hungarian Presidency: ambiance shots and opening statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, meets with Viktor ORBAN, Hungarian Prime Minister: arrival and welcome

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