Denmark starts EU Council Presidency: Security and Climate in focus!

Denmark starts EU Council Presidency: Security and Climate in focus!

On June 30, 2025, Denmark took over the rotating chairmanship of the European Union of Poland for a period of six months. This decision strengthens Denmark's commitment within the EU, which consists of 27 Member States and acts as one of the main legislators in parallel to the European Parliament. The council is attributed to a central role in the development of foreign and security policy as well as in international negotiations. Government representatives from Copenhagen have the task of leading numerous ministerial meetings under the motto "A strong Europe in a changing world" and acting as an intermediary between Member States. [Vienna.at reports that…] (https://www.vienna.at/daenemark-uebernmernt-eu-council chair/9518264)

The Danish Presidency has several thematic focuses, including joint upgrade, competitiveness, legislative measures against unwanted migration and climate protection. For these upcoming challenges, Denmark will have to take into account the blockade of the Hungarians in the EU accession negotiations with Ukraine and European cohesion in the customs dispute with the USA. In addition, there are discussions about the long-term EU budget from 2028 to 2034 on the agenda, in which the positions of the individual Member States divergent. The celebrations for the start of the Danish Presidency take place on Thursday in Aarhus, the second largest city of Denmark, to which EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU President António Costa are invited.

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Denmark's efforts in the Presidency of Council also attach particular importance to the promotion of a capable and strong EU that takes care of its own security. The support of Ukraine plays a crucial role in this. The focus on competitiveness and a green transformation is considered the key to long -term economic stability. The need for less bureaucracy and more innovation is intended to strengthen the competitiveness of European companies, and Denmark plans close cooperation with partners such as NATO to strengthen European defense ability and resilience of critical infrastructures. The Federal Center for Political Education emphasizes that…

In addition, the Danish Presidency of Council will underline the need for sustainable economic transformation by promoting investments in climate -friendly technologies. Such funding is seen as a long -term growth factor that can also increase the innovative strength of the European economy. Denmark sees this Presidency an opportunity to act as a catalyst for a strong, sustainable and competitive Europe. Die Handelskammer Dänemark informiert über die Ziele …

In the triopresidency from 2025 to 2026, Denmark, Poland and Cyprus form a common line. This cooperation is intended to ensure that the programs of the three countries are coordinated and coordinated. The previous Polish Presidency had the motto "Security, Europe!" And focused on strengthening European security in seven dimensions. With the takeover of the chair of Poland, Denmark will also actively tackle these challenges and set new impulses for the EU.