http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Juni/Uge-26/European-Councilhttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Juni/Uge-26/European-Council Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt participates on 28-29 June in the last meeting of EU Heads of State and Government during the Danish Presidency. The purpose of the meeting is to adopt a growth and jobs pact and discuss the economic situation in the EU. Additionally, there will be a...Wed, 27 Jun 2012 13:49:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Juni/Uge-24/Growthhttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Juni/Uge-24/Growth By Nicolai Wammen, Danish Minister for European Affairs The Danish government is determined to create growth and jobs – both in Denmark and in Europe. Promoting growth initiatives is – and has been – a central priority for the Danish Presidency of the Council of the European...Wed, 13 Jun 2012 11:49:00 +0200http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Maj/Uge-21/EChttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Maj/Uge-21/EC Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt will attend an informal dinner in the European Council on May 23. The purpose of the dinner is to discuss how to boost growth and jobs creation in the EU. The aim of the dinner is to have an initial political discussion of the elements of a future growth...Wed, 23 May 2012 11:14:00 +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/Marts/Uge-10/konklusionerhttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Marts/Uge-10/konklusioner The European Council discussed the implementation of the EU's economic strategy. This strategypursues both continued fiscal consolidation and determined action to boost growth and jobs;sustainable growth and jobs cannot be built on deficits and excessive debt levels. The measurestaken to...Fri, 02 Mar 2012 13:25:00 +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-9/European-Councilhttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Februar/Week-9/European-CouncilEU Heads of State or Government will meet at the annual spring summit in Brussels on Thursday and Friday 1-2 March. The economic issues will once more be primary. As part of the “European semester” there will be a discussion on how to ensure consolidation, reforms and growth and employment in the EU.Wed, 29 Feb 2012 10:43:00 +0100http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Januar/week-4/European-Council-Januaryhttp://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Januar/week-4/European-Council-JanuaryOn Monday the 30 January the EU Heads of State or Government will convene in Brussels for an informal meeting of the European Council. An agreement on the fiscal compact may be reached. In addition, growth and employment policies, and especially youth unemployment will be on the agenda. The meeting in the European Council will be chaired by the Permanent President, Herman van Rompuy.Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:19:00 +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/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/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/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 +0100