Latvian EU Council Presidency 2015
Latvian EU Presidency 2015 logo |
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 Latvia
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| Term of office | January 1, 2015 - June 30, 2015 |
| Chair | Edgars Rinkēvičs |
| Web presence | eu2015.lv |
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 Italy , Latvia , Luxembourg 
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| ◀ Italy | Luxembourg ▶ |
The Latvian Council Presidency designated the Presidency of the Republic of Latvia in the Council of Ministers of the EU for the first half of 2015. It thus continued the trio Council Presidency of Italy , Latvia and Luxembourg . It was the first Council Presidency of the country that joined the EU in 2004 .
The website of the Latvian EU Council Presidency is currently only available in four working languages of the European Union - Latvian , English , German and French (see also the official languages of the European Union ).
Priorities of the Latvian EU Council Presidency
In January 2014, the Latvian government decided on the three priority areas of the Latvian EU Council Presidency:
- Competition in the EU as the basis for growth and improving people's quality of life
- Digital media, the possibility of using it for the future development of the EU
- Strengthening the role of the EU at global level and the EU as a place of well-being and security for neighboring regions.
They are embedded in the 18-month program of the Trio Council Presidencies of Italy, Latvia and Luxembourg.
According to the work program of January 6, 2015, the Latvian EU Council Presidency should also
- contribute to the implementation of the European Council's strategic guidelines for an area of freedom, security and justice ,
- A timely agreement can be reached in the Council on the General Data Protection Regulation and Directive so that the trialogue can begin,
- Negotiations on the proposed regulation on the establishment of a European Public Prosecutor are to be intensified,
- open questions are resolved as soon as possible in trialogue negotiations on the directive on combating fraud against the interests of the EU by criminal law,
- the Regulation on the European procedures on small claims (so-called. Small Claims ) should be revised and also
- the regulation to simplify the acceptance of certain public documents and
- the current negotiations on three directives on the rights of the accused in criminal proceedings.
logo
The logo of the Latvian Presidency of the Council is a stylized millstone. It symbolizes prosperity and success and stands for a creative and productive work ethic.
The rotational dynamics symbolizes the development of energy and initiative in overcoming challenges. The circle shape symbol also stands for circle dancing and games - a youthful appeal for collaboration, the center of focus - for the ability to concentrate and the pursuit of shared values. After all, its rays mark the symbolism of the sun - thus the link to eternal movement, as well as the belief in positive ideals and vitality. The color scheme of the logo is based on the national colors of Latvia. The logo was designed by the Latvian graphic designer Gunārs Lūsis .
The logo is displayed in Latvian , English , German and French .
additional
Web links
- Information on the website of the Latvian EU Council Presidency 2015
- Work program of the Latvian EU Council Presidency of 6 January 2015
- Trio program (PDF; 481 kB)
Individual evidence
- ↑ LPESPS - Jaunumi
- ↑ 18 month program of the Council (July 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015) . See also: Doc: 10948/14 - POLGEN 97 of June 16, 2014 (German translation by the Austrian Parliament).
| predecessor | Office | successor |
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| Italian EU Council Presidency |
EU Council Presidency January 1, 2015 - June 30, 2015 |
Luxembourg EU Council Presidency |