[FR] Euroquestions #27 | French Presidency of the Council of the European Union: Context and priorities.

On 1 January, France will once again take over the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union.

As the programme is unveiled in December, we will have the opportunity to discuss its priorities in the specific context of the French presidential election. With the uncertainties surrounding the health crisis continuing and tensions at the borders already dominating the political and media landscape at the start of the campaign, how should we view these six months of presidency?

Its three-pronged approach of ‘recovery, power and belonging’ promises a rich programme for a much-anticipated presidency.

To analyse these issues, we are delighted to welcome Sébastien Maillard, Director of the Jacques Delors Institute.

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