THE NETHERLANDS PRESIDENCY OF THE COUNCIL OF THE EU : 1 JANUARY-30 JUNE 2016

The Netherlands Presidency work programme focuses on four key areas: 

1. Migration and international Security, 
2. Sound finances and a robust eurozone, 
3. Europe as an innovator and job creator and 
4. Forward-looking climate and energy policy.

The presidency wants an EU that focuses on what matters to Europe's citizens and businesses, an EU that creates growth and jobs through innovation and connects with civil society. The presidency will promote action at EU level only if it is more effective than policies at national level.