In 2016 the Netherlands holds the EU Presidency for the twelfth time. The last time was in 2004. Holding the Presidency involves mediating and brokering compromises between the 28 EU member states and between EU institutions like the Council, European Commission and European Parliament. The Netherlands’ central aim is that European Union place its focus more on what matters to Europe’s citizens, Economy and businesses. Thus its Priorities highlights Prosperity, Freedom and Security in Europe. 2016©The Dutch MFA
Among many areas that the Dutch Government is intent on ameliorating in Europe– during its EU Presidency (the unveiled projects until week March 20, 2016) are:
- To promote European Culture
- To promote Education for the Future
- Tackling Migration Crisis in Europe
- To Promote the European Aviation
- To Enhance European Cyber Defence
- To Expand a better European Defence Cooperation
*The list of touched Projects until week March 20th are far larger, but here are only a few.
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