Foreign Affairs Councilhttp://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Juni/Uge-25/Turkey-wammenhttp://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Juni/Uge-25/Turkey-wammenThe relationship between the EU and Turkey has improved during the Danish Presidency Today was held the 50th meeting in the EU/Turkey Association Council, where the Danish Minister for European Affairs Nicolai Wammen participated on behalf of the EU High Representative for Foreign Policy. The Turkish Minister for European Affairs Egemen Bağış participated on the Turkish side....Fri, 22 Jun 2012 17:08:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Juni/Uge-24/Denmark-contributes-tohttp://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Juni/Uge-24/Denmark-contributes-toDenmark contributes to bringing together 105 countries on a strong statement ahead of the Rio+20 summitToday, Christian Friis Bach was one of the main forces when 105 rich and poor countries signed a major alliance ahead of next week's Rio+20 summit.Fri, 15 Jun 2012 15:36:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Juni/Uge-24/rioplus20http://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Juni/Uge-24/rioplus20EU aims to create new alliances prior to the Rio+20 summitDevelopment Minister Christian Friis Bach will travel to New Zealand and Vanuatu to create a new alliance between the EU and Pacific, African and Caribbean countries on sustainable development ahead of the RIO+20 Summit.Tue, 12 Jun 2012 11:44:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Juni/Uge-23/Terrorhttp://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Juni/Uge-23/TerrorEU and the United States: Strengthening cooperation on countering the financing of terrorism in the Horn of Africa region On 11 and 12 June an international seminar on countering the financing of terrorism will be held in Copenhagen as part of the Danish EU Presidency. The seminar will gather experts from the U.S., the 27 EU member states, the EU institutions, international organisations and the financial sector...Thu, 07 Jun 2012 09:30:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Maj/Uge-22/ACP-EU-Climatehttp://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Maj/Uge-22/ACP-EU-ClimateHedegaard and Lidegaard: The need to form alliances across continents to tackle climate change and foster sustainable development Today, Tuesday 29 May, the EU Commissioner for Climate Action, Connie Hedegaard, and the Minister for Climate, Energy and Buildings, Martin Lidegaard, discussed climate change and its impact on developing countries with 160 parliamentarians from African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries...Tue, 29 May 2012 15:30:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Maj/Uge-22/ACP-EU-meetinghttp://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Maj/Uge-22/ACP-EU-meetingThe Prime Minister welcomes politicians from 78 developing countries in HorsensToday, Monday 28 May, Prime Minster Helle Thorning-Schmidt and President of the Danish Parliament Mogens Lykketoft welcomed politicians from 78 developing countries as well as from the European Parliament in Horsens.Mon, 28 May 2012 14:02:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Maj/Uge-21/ACPhttp://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Maj/Uge-21/ACPPoliticians from many parts of the world are gathered at the largest meeting on Danish soil during the Presidency No less than 400 international participants, including up to 160 parliamentarians, are expected in Horsens in the following week to discuss development, climate and trade. The Danish Minister for Development Cooperation Christian Friis Bach says: "I look forward to welcoming the...Fri, 25 May 2012 09:18:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Maj/Uge-19/ACPhttp://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Maj/Uge-19/ACPParliamentarians from far and near gather in HorsensDenmark is hosting the presidency of the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly 23-30 May in Horsens. The meeting will be the biggest event on Danish soil during the EU Presidency, counting more than 400 participants, including up to 150 parliamentarians from the EU, Africa, Caribbean and Pacific.Fri, 11 May 2012 15:09:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/April/Uge-18/Conference-on-business-and-human-rightshttp://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/April/Uge-18/Conference-on-business-and-human-rightsPresidency Conference on Business and Human rightsOn 7-8 May 2012, high-level representatives and experts from EU Member States, international institutions, businesses, civil society and academia have been invited by the Danish EU Presidency to discuss how the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights adopted by the UN last year can be put into practice. The Danish Government will be represented by the Minister for Business and Growth, Mr Ole Sohn, the Minister for Trade and Investments, Ms Pia Olsen Dyhr and Minister for Development Cooperation, Mr Christian Friis Bach.Fri, 04 May 2012 16:04:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/April/Week-15/Energy-for-allhttp://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/April/Week-15/Energy-for-allSustainable Energy for AllOn the 16th of April 2012, the Danish EU Presidency and the EU Commission will be hosting a conference on sustainable energy in Brussels (EU Sustainable Energy for All Summit). Among others, the conference will be attended by the UN Secretary-General, the President of the EU Commission and the Danish Minister for Development Cooperation.Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:39:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Marts/Uge-13/Ethiopiahttp://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Marts/Uge-13/EthiopiaMinister for Foreign Affairs Villy Soevndal will visit Ethiopia on behalf of the High Representative Catherine AshtonAs part of the Danish Presidency, the Danish Foreign Minister will be representing the EU High Representative Ashton at the EU-IGAD political dialogue which will take place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on 3 April 2012.Mon, 02 Apr 2012 08:00:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Marts/Uge-11/Danida-fridayhttp://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Marts/Uge-11/Danida-fridayInternational High Level Conference – DANIDA 50 year anniversary Today, on the occasion of DANIDA's 50 year anniversary the Danish Minister for Development Cooperation, Christian Friis Bach hosted a gathering of international development actors in Copenhagen to discuss future challenges and opportunities for development cooperation. The discussion covered...Fri, 16 Mar 2012 17:41:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Marts/Uge-11/post-fac-tradehttp://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Marts/Uge-11/post-fac-tradeEU Trade Ministers take important steps towards greener trade and focused development At today’s meeting in the Foreign Affairs Council on Trade, Ministers debated and reached agreement on several important issues concerning European growth and jobs. The Ministers gave their wide support for going further in examining the possibilities for economic integration with the...Fri, 16 Mar 2012 17:13:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Marts/Uge-11/Danida-Thursdayhttp://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Marts/Uge-11/Danida-ThursdayDANIDA's 50th anniversary: Celebrating the past by discussing the futureThe Danish development cooperation turns 50.Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:19:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Marts/Uge-11/Danidahttp://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Marts/Uge-11/DanidaHelping people in the Horn of Africa deal with disastersThe Minister for Development Cooperation, Christian Friis Bach will Friday be hosting a high-level meeting for a number of international actors to discuss how to help people in the Horn of Africa more and prevent recurring humanitarian crisis.Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:06:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Marts/Uge-10/Countering-terrorismhttp://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Marts/Uge-10/Countering-terrorismDanish Minister for Foreign Affairs Villy Søvndal opens international conference on human rights and countering terrorismTomorrow, Monday 12 March in Copenhagen, Danish Minister for Foreign Affairs Villy Søvndal opens an international conference on counter-terrorism and human rights.Sun, 11 Mar 2012 10:33:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Februar/Week-9/EU-as-a-Global-Crisis-Management-Actorhttp://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Februar/Week-9/EU-as-a-Global-Crisis-Management-ActorThe Danish Minister for Foreign Affairs hosts a conference on the EU as a Global Crisis Management ActorToday, the Danish Minister for Foreign Affairs is hosting a conference in Brussels on EU as an actor in global crisis managementTue, 28 Feb 2012 13:27:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Februar/Week-7/Syriahttp://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Februar/Week-7/SyriaToday, the Danish Minister for Foreign Affairs participated in two debates of the EP on Syria and the UN Human Rights CouncilToday, the Danish Minister for Foreign Affairs, Villy Søvndal, participated in two debates of the European Parliament on Syria and the upcoming session of the UN Human Rights Council respectively, on behalf of the EU’s High Representative for foreign and security policy, Catherine Ashton.Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:27:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Februar/Week-7/EPhttp://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Februar/Week-7/EPThree Danish ministers to speak in the European Parliament this weekThis week the Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Minister for Economics and the Interior, and the Minister for European Affairs will participate in debates during the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg.Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:06:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Februar/Week-6/Sahelhttp://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Februar/Week-6/SahelEU-action is necessary to prevent a new humanitarian crisis in the Sahel-regionThe Danish Presidency calls on the EU and its Member States to increase humanitarian and development funding to avoid a severe food security crisis in the Sahel-region. We cannot accept famines and large-scale nutrition emergencies in the 21st century. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:03:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Februar/Week-6/Minister-for-Foreign-Affairs-Villy-Soevndal-will-visit-Nigeriahttp://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Februar/Week-6/Minister-for-Foreign-Affairs-Villy-Soevndal-will-visit-NigeriaMinister for Foreign Affairs Villy Soevndal will visit Nigeria on behalf of the High Representative Catherine AshtonFor the first time during the Danish Presidency, the Danish Foreign Minister will be representing Ashton at a meeting outside Europe.Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:30:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Januar/week-4/Ministers-in-EPhttp://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Januar/week-4/Ministers-in-EPPresentation of the Presidency priorities in the Committees of the European Parliament24 presentations by 15 ministers in 16 EP Committees over 3 daysMon, 23 Jan 2012 08:46:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Januar/Uge-3/FYROMhttp://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Januar/Uge-3/FYROMMinister Søvndal to represent the Council on behalf of High Representative Catherine Ashton Minister for Foreign Affairs Villy Søvndal will on behalf of the High Representative Catherine Ashton represent the Council of the European Union at the eighth meeting of the Stabilisation and Association Council with the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia on 23rd January 2012 in Brussels....Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:12:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Januar/presentation-of-presidency-programmehttp://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/Januar/presentation-of-presidency-programmeLaunching of the Programme of the Danish EU Presidency Friday in CopenhagenPrime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt, Minister for Economics and the Interior Margrethe Vestager, Minister for Foreign Affairs Villy Søvndal and Minister for European Affairs Nicolai Wammen will present the Presidency programme.Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:25:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/November-December/EUM-praesenterer-de-danske-prioriteter-i-BXLhttp://eu2012.dk/FR/NewsList/November-December/EUM-praesenterer-de-danske-prioriteter-i-BXLThe Minister for European Affairs presents the priorities of the Danish EU Presidency in Brussels Today Denmark’s Minister for European Affairs, Nicolai Wammen, presented the priorities of the upcoming Danish EU Presidency at a press conference in Brussels.Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:56:00 +0100