The President of France, Emanuel Macron, will give the fifth press conference to present the priorities of the French Presidency of the European Council, which starts on 1 January 2022 for six months.
The head of state of France, who will speak on Thursday at 16:00 (local time; 17:00 Greek time) at the Elysee Palace in Paris, “will present the major European priorities to be promoted by France during the presidency. according to his services, against the background of the continuing divisions of the EU in the reception of immigrants and refugees and the debate on Europe’s place in the world.
Mr Macron, who presents himself as a convinced European, has repeatedly stressed the importance he attaches to the French EU presidency, which coincides with the election campaign ahead of the presidential elections (April 10th and 24th) and the parliamentary elections (June). in his country.
Its objectives include “strengthening European sovereignty”, in particular its military autonomy, reforming the Schengen agreements, promoting a “climate package” on carbon taxation, and concluding a “peace and friendship agreement”. with Africa “under the auspices of the EU.
The incumbent French Presidency of the European Council, which represents the 27 member states – not the European Commission – will allow Paris to coordinate the dialogue and set the agenda, thus setting its own priorities.
Among other things, a defense summit is planned for the first three months of the French presidency, during which the most important appointments will be made before the presidential election.
Emanuel Macron is still expected to reveal on Thursday the list of cities where various meetings will be held under the French EU presidency, according to his services.
On the same day, his Prime Minister, Jean Castex, will meet with the chairmen of the European Parliament’s parliamentary groups and with its President, David Sassoli.
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