From January to June 2021, Portugal held the Presidency of the EU Council, following the German Presidency and preceding the Slovenian Presidency.

Portugal presided over the Council of the European Union for the fourth time, since 1992.

Portuguese Presidency of the Council declared the importance of strengthening Europe's resilience and its citizens' confidence in the European social model, promoting a Union based on shared values of solidarity, convergence and cohesion – a Union capable of coordinated action to recover from the crisis.

Portuguese Presidency

The Conference on the Future of Europe (CoFoE) is an initiative of the European Union to reform its policies and institutions following large-scale consultations across the continent between May 2021 and Spring 2022.

The goals, principles, governance and methodology of the Conference are laid down in a Joint Declaration co-signed by the Presidents of the European Parliament, European Commission and Council on 10 March 2021.

The CoFoE inauguration event took place on 9 May 2021 in the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

The programme featured a welcome speech by French President Emmanuel Macron, as well as speeches by Presidents Sassoli, von der Leyen and Prime Minister Costa, representing the EU Institutions alongside short interventions by the Conference Executive Board’s co-chairs. Contributions via video link from citizens and civil society were also broadcasted, as well as musical performances by Violinist Renaud Capuçon and Karski quartet. The launch was linked to Europe Day events across the Member states.

Erasmus students from all member states were present in the Parliament’s hemicycle, and around 300 citizens were invited to attend remotely through large TV screens. Ministers for European affairs and other VIP guests also joined remotely.

Conference on the Future of Europe – Inaugural Event

LEX signing ceremony by David SASSOLI, EP President and by Ana Paula ZACARIAS, Secretary of State for European Affairs

Video message by David SASSOLI, EP President, for the conference on tacking stock of the Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the EU.

Tacking stock of the Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the EU: speech by David SASSOLI, EP President

During the plenary session (7-10 June 2021) in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the follow-up of the Porto Social Summit of 7 May 2021. Closing statements by Ana Paula ZACARIAS, Council of the European Union and by Nicolas SCHMIT, European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights.

Follow-up of the Porto Social Summit of 7 May 2021: closing statements by Nicolas SCHMIT, European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights and by Ana Paula ZACARIAS, Council of the European Union

During the plenary session (7-10 June 2021) in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the follow-up of the Porto Social Summit of 7 May 2021. Opening statements by Ana Paula ZACARIAS, Council of the European Union and by Nicolas SCHMIT, European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights.

Follow-up of the Porto Social Summit of 7 May 2021: opening statements by Ana Paula ZACARIAS, Council of the European Union and by Nicolas SCHMIT, European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights

During the plenary session (7-10 June 2021) in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the follow-up of the Porto Social Summit of 7 May 2021.

Follow-up of the Porto Social Summit of 7 May 2021: MEPs debate

During the Porto Social Summit, arrival of David SASSOLI, EP President, City Hall ceremony and Social Summit

Porto Social Summit: arrival of David SASSOLI, EP President, City Hall ceremony and Social Summit

António COSTA, Portuguese Prime Minister and President-in-office of the Council of the EU, David SASSOLI, EP President and Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission, give a joint press conference during the Porto Social Summit on 7 May 2021.

Joint press conference on the Porto Social Summit by António COSTA, Portuguese Prime Minister, David SASSOLI, EP President and Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission

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Follow-up of the Porto Social Summit of 7 May 2021: opening statements by Ana Paula ZACARIAS, Council of the European Union and by Nicolas SCHMIT, European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights

Follow-up of the Porto Social Summit of 7 May 2021: MEPs debate

Porto Social Summit: arrival of David SASSOLI, EP President, City Hall ceremony and Social Summit

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LEX signing ceremony by David SASSOLI, EP President and by Ana Paula ZACARIAS, Secretary of State for European Affairs

LEX signing ceremony by David SASSOLI, EP President and by Ana Paula ZACARIAS, Secretary of State for European Affairs

LEX signing ceremony by David SASSOLI, EP President and by Ana Paula ZACARIAS, Secretary of State for European Affairs

LEX signing ceremony by David SASSOLI, EP President and by Ana Paula ZACARIAS, Secretary of State for European Affairs

LEX signing ceremony by David SASSOLI, EP President and by Ana Paula ZACARIAS, Secretary of State for European Affairs

LEX signing ceremony by David SASSOLI, EP President and by Ana Paula ZACARIAS, Secretary of State for European Affairs