http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Juni/Uge-26/HTShttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Juni/Uge-26/HTS The Danish EU Presidency has been about creating growth and new jobs. Unemployment, absent growth and financial instability are the great challenges of Europe right now. Our Presidency has worked for common solutions in order to create concrete results to the benefit of European citizens and...Fri, 06 Jul 2012 15:07:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Juni/Uge-26/EP-speechhttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Juni/Uge-26/EP-speech Check against delivery President of the European Parliament President of the European Commission Distinguished Leaders of the Political Groups Members of the European Parliament and the European Commission It is a privilege and a great honor to address this Parliament again. ...Tue, 03 Jul 2012 10:52:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Juni/Uge-26/The-Presidencys-achievementshttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Juni/Uge-26/The-Presidencys-achievementsAfter six months as President of the Council, the Danish Government has today released a publication of the facts and results of the Presidency.Mon, 02 Jul 2012 16:04:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Juni/Uge-26/EPhttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Juni/Uge-26/EP On 3 July Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt will participate in the European Parliament’s plenary session where the Prime Minister is invited to take stock of the Danish EU Presidency. During the visit to Strasbourg the Prime Minister will also be meeting with the presidents of the four...Mon, 02 Jul 2012 15:13:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Juni/Uge-26/Presidency-in-numbershttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Juni/Uge-26/Presidency-in-numbers For six months, Denmark has held the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. This has meant a lot of hard work not only for Danish ministers, but also for employees at ministries, government agencies, interest groups, civil society, conference centres, hotels, media, video producers,...Fri, 29 Jun 2012 10:51:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Juni/Uge-26/achievementshttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Juni/Uge-26/achievements A Responsible Europe Conclusion of the first phase of the European Semester Agreement with the European Parliament on the regulation aimed at increasing transparency and reducing risk in the over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives market. Agreement in the Council on...Tue, 26 Jun 2012 10:41:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Juni/Uge-25/APPhttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Juni/Uge-25/APPDenmark launches a new journalistic shortcut to Denmark: Denmark Stay Tuned.Thu, 21 Jun 2012 13:34:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Juni/Uge-25/Horsenshttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Juni/Uge-25/Horsens150 km of cords and cables are to be rolled up and packed away. Flowers and plants are placed carefully in boxes. They are not to be thrown out, but in line with the sustainability profile of the Presidency they are planted in Aarhus, where they will take root. The sponsored furniture is wrapped in bubble wrap and sent back to Fritz Hansen Furniture with a 'thank you’ note attached.Wed, 20 Jun 2012 14:08:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Juni/Uge-25/ISOhttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Juni/Uge-25/ISOThe Danish Presidency of the Council has been certified as sustainable under the new international ISO20121 standard for sustainable events. The standard is developed for large events such as the Olympic Games in London and the Danish Presidency is one of the first major international events to be organized and implemented in a certifiable sustainable manner.Tue, 19 Jun 2012 09:38:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Juni/Uge-25/EPhttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Juni/Uge-25/EP The Danish Presidency ends in a few weeks. As an established tradition, the Presidency will debrief the European Parliament on the results obtained during the presidency. In the week to come, six Danish ministers will go to the European Parliament. The briefings will take place as part of the...Mon, 18 Jun 2012 23:15:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Juni/Uge-24/people-meetinghttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Juni/Uge-24/people-meetingMeet the Presidency for a chat about the six months as chair of the EU Council of Ministers and join when Minister for European Affairs Nicolai Wammen debate the results of the Presidency with colleagues from the Commission and the European Parliament - all at the People Meeting, Denmark’s National Political Festival, taking place on 14 - 17th June in Allinge on the island of Bornholm.Thu, 14 Jun 2012 09:00:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Juni/Uge-24/EP-Plenarhttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Juni/Uge-24/EP-PlenarThe Minister for European Affairs, Mr Wammen, will attend the European Parliament’s plenary session in Strasbourg the 12th – 13th of June. It is the last out of nine plenary sessions during the Danish Presidency of the Council.Mon, 11 Jun 2012 13:46:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Maj/uge-23/photo-exhibitionhttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Maj/uge-23/photo-exhibitionUnder the headline ‘EU Snapshots of Your Life’, the Danish EU Presidency has organized a photo competition primarily aimed at young people taking photos of how the EU and Europe affects their daily lives. The 40 best photos will be on display at the Royal Library in Copenhagen from 7 June.Mon, 04 Jun 2012 10:54:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Maj/Uge-22/one-month-lefthttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Maj/Uge-22/one-month-leftThe Danish Presidency is now entering a decisive phase. The Presidency has already reached agreement on several important files to the benefit of both European citizens and businesses, but despite that the summer weather has gradually settled in, the meeting rooms will be buzzing with activity throughout the last month of the Danish EU Presidency.Fri, 01 Jun 2012 15:31:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Maj/Uge-22/ACP-concluding-debatehttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Maj/Uge-22/ACP-concluding-debate160 parliamentarians from African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries and Europe had a number of questions for the Danish Minister for Development Cooperation Christian Friis Bach during the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly in Horsens, ending today.Wed, 30 May 2012 14:35:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Maj/Uge-22/ACP-EU-Climatehttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Maj/Uge-22/ACP-EU-Climate 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/en/NewsList/Maj/Uge-22/ACP-EU-meetinghttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Maj/Uge-22/ACP-EU-meetingToday, 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/en/NewsList/Maj/Uge-22/Behindthesceneshttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Maj/Uge-22/Behindthescenes Behind every result, decision and compromise negotiated by a Council Presidency, is hard work by many people.  People that set the policy, people working out the nitty-gritty details, people that ensure that everything runs smoothly and those who digest the information and bring us the...Mon, 28 May 2012 10:30:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Maj/Uge-21/parliamenthttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Maj/Uge-21/parliamentToday Nicolai Wammen will discuss ways to generate investment, growth and jobs in the EU with the parliamentarians. The debate takes place ahead of the informal meeting among the Heads of State or Government in Brussels 23 May. Wammen will also participate in debate specifically about ways to improve the conditions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SME).Tue, 22 May 2012 10:10:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Maj/Uge-20/Open-dayshttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Maj/Uge-20/Open-daysIn celebration of the 20th Festival of Europe, the European institutions opened their doors to the public on Open Day 12 May. Among the debates, dancing, music and street art, the Danish EU Presidency’s information stand focused on the environment and offered pedal-powered smoothies – even the President of the European Council, Herman Van Rompuy, got on the bike and kept the pedals going.Tue, 15 May 2012 09:50:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Maj/Uge-19/ACPhttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Maj/Uge-19/ACPDenmark 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/en/NewsList/Maj/Uge-19/Pink-bikeshttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Maj/Uge-19/Pink-bikesIn a nation, where 95 pct. of the population own a bike it is only natural, that a two-wheel ride is offered to EU delegates as well.Fri, 11 May 2012 11:17:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Maj/Uge-19/European-conferencehttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Maj/Uge-19/European-conference Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt will meet with the President of the European Council, Herman Van Rompuy today in Copenhagen. The main themes of the meeting will be the informal meeting of the European Council on 23 May, the meeting of the European Council on 28-29 June and the...Fri, 11 May 2012 09:37:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Maj/Uge-19/Europe-Dayhttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Maj/Uge-19/Europe-DayDenmark boosts bicycling in the capitals of Europe, when Europe Day on 9 May is celebrated with green events throughout the EU.Mon, 07 May 2012 12:07:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/April/Uge-18/Enlargement-lecturehttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/April/Uge-18/Enlargement-lectureThe door is ajar for a number of countries' membership of the EU, but what are the prospects of the new countries' accession and what does it means for the countries to join and for the EU to have more members? Those are some of the questions that will be debated when Minister for European Affairs Nicolai Wammen lectures at Aarhus University together with Professor Philipp Schröder and Associate Professor Derek Beach.Fri, 04 May 2012 10:00:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/April/Uge-18/Danish-Filmshttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/April/Uge-18/Danish-FilmsMovie buffs in Sofia will soon get to see two Danish Oscar Winners at close range. In Copenhagen, young European filmmakers met in April during the film festival CPH PIX for five days of inspiration and networking. And in June the mobile film studio FILM-Y travels to Transylvania to give Romanian children a unique film experience. These are some of the film events launched during the Danish Presidency, which has a special focus on Danish cinema.Thu, 03 May 2012 10:14:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/April/Uge-18/green-snapshotshttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/April/Uge-18/green-snapshotsEurope Day, 9 May, is the last chance to participate in the Danish EU Presidency’s photo competition 'EU Snapshots of Your Life' and win tablets.Wed, 02 May 2012 16:25:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/April/Uge-17/UV-rayshttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/April/Uge-17/UV-rays"Health, Environment and Climate Change are at the heart of the Danish EU Presidency," said Minister for European Affairs Nicolai Wammen, when he, together with Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Mary of Denmark opened the exhibition "Health, Environment, Climate - Human health and the impact of Environmental and Climatic Factors” on 25 April.Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:05:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/April/week-16/Future-of-the-EUhttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/April/week-16/Future-of-the-EUHow can we trigger European economic growth? What divides and what unifies? What reforms are needed? And are the member states willing to make the necessary changes to move forward as a union? These questions are up for debate when President of the European Commission José Maunel Barroso and Danish PM Helle Thorning-Schmidt lecture at Copenhagen University.Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:34:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/April/Uge-14/EU-careershttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/April/Uge-14/EU-careersThe EU institutions employ nearly 40,000 people widely representing the EU. They put their mark on the European political work with their different approaches and spectrum of solutions.Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:33:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Marts/Uge-13/Show-me-the-moneyhttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Marts/Uge-13/Show-me-the-moneyCan the Euro survive the economic turmoil in Greece, Spain and Italy? To what extend will the richer countries accept the burden of debt? Will the European welfare state survive under the current economic conditions? And will the present crisis result in a division between the rich in the North and the poor in the South?Thu, 29 Mar 2012 08:00:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Marts/Uge-13/Sevesohttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Marts/Uge-13/SevesoThe Danish EU Presidency has brokered a new agreement with the European Parliament. European citizens will in the near future be able to see if they have Seveso sites in their neighbourhood on the internet. Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:30:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/April/Uge-14/Future-of-Europehttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/April/Uge-14/Future-of-EuropeTo stimulate the debate about the challenges facing Europe the Danish newspaper Politiken has invited a number of prominent European opinion leaders to write an essay on Europe. Also, a series of debates with some of the contributors will be held in cooperation with the Danish Presidency of the Council.Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:14:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Marts/Uge-13/Citizenhttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Marts/Uge-13/Citizen When the Citizens' Initiative enters into force on 1 April 2012, the EU citizens gain a new op-portunity to influence the EU agenda. This is celebrated by the Danish EU Presidency with a public debate in Copenhagen on 27 March and a press conference in Brussels on 28 March. From 1 April,...Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:17:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Marts/Uge-11/EPhttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Marts/Uge-11/EP Minister for Foreign Affairs Villy Søvndal will participate in three debates in the European Parliament on Wednesday 14 March on behalf of High Representative, Vice-President of the Commission Catherine Ashton. The debates concern the recent presidential elections in Russia and the situation...Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:56:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Marts/Uge-10/Lecturehttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Marts/Uge-10/LectureWhile recession is dominating European politics, democratisation is high on the agenda when the Arab Spring is the topic of debate. But can the EU deal with its own problems and financial crisis and simultaneously make a positive contribution to the democratic, economic and social changes in North Africa and the Middle East?Tue, 06 Mar 2012 15:18:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Februar/Week-9/PM-speechhttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Februar/Week-9/PM-speechCHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Thu, 01 Mar 2012 09:33:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Februar/Week-8/Vigtigt-skridt-paa-Serbiens-vej-mod-EUhttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Februar/Week-8/Vigtigt-skridt-paa-Serbiens-vej-mod-EUSerbia and Kosovo have reached an agreement on two important issues that have so far created problems in their relations.Fri, 24 Feb 2012 16:00:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Februar/Week-8/Den-digitale-vej-til-oekonomisk-vaekst-og-beskaeftigelsehttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Februar/Week-8/Den-digitale-vej-til-oekonomisk-vaekst-og-beskaeftigelseNext week's European High Level Conference in Copenhagen will focus on the Digital Single Market as a driver for economic growth and jobs across Europe. Decision makers from all corners of the continent will meet to define the barriers to be overcome - and setting out the course to ensure that this happens.Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:25:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Februar/Week-8/Ida-Auken-strengthens-relationshttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Februar/Week-8/Ida-Auken-strengthens-relations"We have established very important relations to the African countries", says the Danish Minister for Environment Ida Auken. Representing the EU as the head of the delegation of the rotating EU Presidency country, she participated in the Global Ministerial Environment Forum in Nairobi, Kenya this week, together with EU Commissioner for the Environment, Janez Potočnik.Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:32:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Februar/Week-7/PM-meets-with-Sarkozyhttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Februar/Week-7/PM-meets-with-SarkozyMonday 20 February 2012 Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt will meet the French President Nicolas Sarkozy in Paris.Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:00:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Februar/Week-5/Innovative-meetinghttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Februar/Week-5/Innovative-meetingDirector of Innovation in Mindlab Christian Bason gives an insight into the thoughts behind the untraditional ministerial meeting which is to be held in Copenhagen 3 February. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:35:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Januar/week-4/Ministers-in-EPhttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Januar/week-4/Ministers-in-EP24 presentations by 15 ministers in 16 EP Committees over 3 daysMon, 23 Jan 2012 08:46:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Januar/week-4/Photo-competitionhttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Januar/week-4/Photo-competitionUnder the headline “EU Snapshots of Your Life”, the Danish EU Presidency has held a photo competition primarily aimed at young people who have taken photos of how the EU affects their daily lives.Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:00:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Januar/Uge-3/Justus-Lipsiushttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Januar/Uge-3/Justus-LipsiusClassic and contemporary Danish furniture design combined with modern Danish art and crafts are exhibited at the Council building in Brussels during the Danish Presidency of the Council of the European Union.Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:18:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Januar/Uge-3/Crown-Prince-couplehttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Januar/Uge-3/Crown-Prince-coupleThe Danish presidency is already well on its way when Danish Radio’s Big Band plays in Brussels on January 26. The Crown Prince couple takes part in the opening concert.Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:00:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Januar/Uge-3/PM-speechhttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Januar/Uge-3/PM-speech CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Mr. President of the European Parliament, Mr. President of the European Commission, Distinguished Leaders of the Political Groups, Members of the European Parliament and the European Commission. I am honoured to stand before you today to present the priorities of...Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:00:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Januar/Uge-3/PM-in-Strasbourghttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Januar/Uge-3/PM-in-StrasbourgWednesday 18 January 2012 at the European Parliament’s plenary session, Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt will present the Danish Presidency programme.Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:00:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Januar/uge-1-og-2/Together-at-workhttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Januar/uge-1-og-2/Together-at-workThe European Commission visited Denmark on Wednesday January 11 and Thursday January 12.Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:30:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Januar/opening-weekhttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Januar/opening-weekIn this week the first meetings at the political level will be held in Denmark during the Danish Presidency. The main event is the meeting between the Danish Government and the European Commission on 11-12 January. In addition the official Opening Ceremony will take place on 11 January where the handing over of the Presidency from Poland to Denmark will be marked. More than 60 agenda-setting media representatives from Brussels will visit Copenhagen and the Presidency from 9-12 January.Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:00:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Januar/Programme-presentedhttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Januar/Programme-presentedTogether with the Minister for Economic Affairs and the Interior, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Minister for European Affairs, the Prime Minister presented today the Programme of the Danish EU Presidency for the next six months.Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:30:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Januar/Educationhttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Januar/EducationThe Danish Government has made educational material on a number of themes high on the agenda during the Danish Presidency. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:30:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Januar/presentation-of-presidency-programmehttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Januar/presentation-of-presidency-programmePrime 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/en/NewsList/November-December/Danmark-overtager-EU-formandskabet-markeres-med-flag-i-alle-ender-af-landethttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/November-December/Danmark-overtager-EU-formandskabet-markeres-med-flag-i-alle-ender-af-landetToday Denmark takes over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union and the next six months Denmark shall lead thousands of meetings in Brussels, Luxembourg and Denmark.Sun, 01 Jan 2012 13:00:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/November-December/Temafilm-om-det-danske-formandskabhttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/November-December/Temafilm-om-det-danske-formandskabThe Danish Goverment has made five films that illustrate some of the themes that are high on the agenda during the Danish EU Presidency 2012.Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:00:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/November-December/et-kulturelt-formanskabhttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/November-December/et-kulturelt-formanskab Culture promotion in Europe Danish cinema continues to assert itself on film festivals around the world, most recently at the Festival in Berlin where several awards were received. The Danish Film Institute is ensuring that Danish films will be screened throughout the EU member states...Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:32:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/November-December/EUM-praesenterer-de-danske-prioriteter-i-BXLhttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/November-December/EUM-praesenterer-de-danske-prioriteter-i-BXLToday 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 +0100http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/November-December/eu2012-dk-er-i-luftenhttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/November-December/eu2012-dk-er-i-luftenDenmark takes over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union on 1 January and today the Danish Minister of European Affairs, Nicolai Wammen, formally launched the webpage of the Presidency: eu2012.dkThu, 15 Dec 2011 16:00:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/November-December/Velkomsthttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/November-December/Velkomst Welcome to the Danish EU Presidency Now more than ever, we need to work together in the EU. We must dare to make difficult decisions. We must restore confidence, security and optimism. We must, therefore, work towards a responsible Europe. The economic rules of play must be followed...Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:04:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/November-December/Danish-priorities-for-the-Presidencyhttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/November-December/Danish-priorities-for-the-PresidencyFriday December 16, the priorities of the Danish Presidency will be presented in Brussels by Minister for European Affairs, Nicolai Wammen, in a joint press conference with the Polish Secretary of State for European affairs.Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:26:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/November-December/zooming-inhttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/November-December/zooming-inThe Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt is looking forward to taking over the job of chairing the Council of the European Union. She rates despite a heavy economic agenda on a Presidency that make a difference.Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:41:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/November-December/EP-formaend-paa-besoeghttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/November-December/EP-formaend-paa-besoegThe Danish Government met on 2 December with the European Parliament's so-called Conference of Presidents - the leaders of the political groups in the European Parliament. In many ways this heralds the start of the Danish EU presidency.Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:30:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/November-December/Saesonkort-til-Europa-Parlamentethttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/November-December/Saesonkort-til-Europa-ParlamentetDenmark's face in Europe. The Minister who has primary responsibility for the Government's EU policy. An "honest broker" in the questions on the EU agenda during the Danish EU Presidency. A passionate interest in international politics since college. Nicolai Wammen (Social Democrats) is Denmark's first permanent Minister for European Affairs. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:00:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/November-December/Dynamic-logohttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/November-December/Dynamic-logoToday, with only two months to go until Denmark assumes the EU Presidency, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark presents the visual identity that is to constitute the graphic framework for the Presidency.Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:25:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/November-December/The-Prime-Minister-visits-Brusselshttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/November-December/The-Prime-Minister-visits-BrusselsOn Thursday 13 October Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt will meet with the Presidents of the European institutions during her visit to Brussels. Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:26:00 +0200