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COREPER I
The Committee of Permanent Representatives (COREPER) is responsible for preparing Council meetings at ministerial level. All issues must pass through COREPER before they can be included on the agenda for a Council meeting. COREPER meets in two configurations, COREPER II and COREPER I, dealing with different subject areas.
COREPER I consists of the Deputy Permanent Representatives at the permanent representations in Brussels. The matters dealt with concern the following areas:
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Employment, social policy, health and consumer affairs
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Competitiveness (internal market, industry and research)
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Transport, telecommunications and energy
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Agriculture and fisheries
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Environment
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Education, youth and culture