The Hungarian presidency of the Council of the European Union
The presidency of the Council of the European Union rotates among the 27 EU member states every six months. The country holding the presidency guides the work of the Council and represents all member states in negotiations with other EU institutions.
The Hungarian presidency programme sets out the priorities and main directions of the Hungarian presidency of the Council of the EU. The Hungarian term takes place from 1 July to 31 December 2024.
Hungary takes over the presidency of the Council of the European Union at a time of extraordinary circumstances and challenges.
Our continent is facing common challenges due to the war in our neighbourhood, the EU lagging more and more behind its global competitors, a fragile security situation, illegal migration, the vulnerability of international supply chains, natural disasters, the effects of climate change, and the impact of demographic trends.
Furthermore, as 2024 is a year of transition, the Hungarian presidency will have to ensure the continuity of work in the Council, in cooperation with a newly established European Parliament and European Commission, and will have to start the implementation of the Strategic Agenda 2024–2029, setting out the long-term guidelines for the Union’s future work.
The Hungarian presidency and Europe must be prepared for the fact that wars, armed conflicts, humanitarian crises in the world, and their aftermath will continue to challenge the continent in the second half of 2024.
Hungary will work as an honest broker, in the spirit of sincere cooperation between member states and institutions, for the peace, security and prosperity of a truly strong Europe.
