European Union: Priorities of the Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the EU

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On January 1, 2021, Portugal took over the Council of the EU rotating presidency. This report provides an overview of the Presidency’s priorities for the next six months. Priorities include reaching a political agreement on the reform of Common Agriculture Policy, the greening of EU agriculture, strengthening rural areas and the importance of innovation in agriculture.

European Union: Priorities of the Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the EU

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