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

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

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

Europe and Eurasia, European Union, Portugal

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