Introduction

Hungary's Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2024

Introduction

Hungary will hold the presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU) for the second time from 1 July 2024 to 31 December 2024. This is the final presidency in the twelfth trio of Council Presidencies, which began on 1 July 2022.

Priorities and Focus Areas

Hungary's presidency programme outlines the following seven thematic priority areas for its term:

• Stronger, more resilient, and more competitive EU economy
• A focus on citizens' security and promoting the rule of law
• Addressing the challenges of migration and asylum
• Digital transformation and innovation
• The European Green Deal and sustainable development
• Enhancing the EU's role in the world
• The future of Europe and the EU's strategic priorities

Hungary's Presidency Objectives

During its presidency, Hungary aims to:

• Advance the EU's priorities by building consensus among member states
• Represent the EU's interests on the international stage
• Provide leadership and direction for the EU's future development
• Strengthen cooperation and solidarity among member states
• Engage with citizens and stakeholders to ensure their input and support