<p>From January to June 2022, France holds the Presidency of the EU Council, following the Slovenian&nbsp;Presidency and preceding the Czech Presidency.&nbsp; During January plenary session MEPs discussed&nbsp;with French President Emmanuel Macron the political strategy and aims of France’s six-month helm of the EU. France’s ministers are present their priorities in a series of meetings with parliamentary committees in January.</p>

<p>The motto of the&nbsp;French Presidency&nbsp;is “Recovery, Strength and a Sense of Belonging”, to underline that, in order to fight the health crisis, the rise of aggressive foreign powers and climate disruption, the best response is a European response. In terms of EU legislation, France plans to give priority to negotiations on the new Digital Services and Markets Acts, the establishment of an adjustment system for carbon pricing at the EU’s borders, and on common minimum wages rules. The&nbsp;Conference on the Future of Europe&nbsp;is expected to deliver its proposals in the course of the French Presidency semester in the first half of 2022. The Presidency of the Council rotates among the EU member states every 6 months. During this 6-month period, the Presidency chairs meetings at every level in the Council, helping to ensure the continuity of the EU's work.&nbsp;</p>

French Presidency

Conference on the Future of Europe - Closing Event: Speech by Emmanuel MACRON, President of the French Republic

Conference on the Future of Europe - Press points

Conference on the Future of Europe - Plenary session

EP Plenary session - Ongoing hearings under Article 7(1) TEU regarding Poland and Hungary

Lex signing ceremony.- signature of the seven COD LEX by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and by Clément BEAUNE, French Minister of State for European Affairs

Press conference on the Digital Markets Act (DMA) – results of the trilogue

EP Plenary session -  Suisse Secrets - How to implement anti-money laundering standards in third countries

EP Plenary session - Need for an urgent EU Action Plan to ensure Food Security inside and outside the EU in light of the Russian invasion of Ukraine

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, participates to the Informal Summit of Heads of State and Government in Versailles, France

EP Plenary session- The EU priorities for the 66th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women

EP Plenary session - The Rule of Law and the consequences of the ECJ ruling

Lex signing ceremony with Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Clement BEAUNE, French Minister of EU affairs

Discussion on Youth engagement in politics through film comedy - a contribution to the understanding of European democracy

Discussion on Youth engagement in politics through film comedy

EP Plenary session- Topical debate - Use of the Pegasus Software by EU Member States against individuals including MEPs and the violation of fundamental rights

EP Plenary session - Joint debate - Discharge 2020

EP Plenary session - Key debate - The social and economic consequences for the EU of the Russian war in Ukraine - reinforcing the EU’s capacity to act

EP Plenary session - Key debate- The social and economic consequences for the EU of the Russian war in Ukraine - reinforcing the EU’s capacity to act

Presentation of the EU Council's priorities by French Ministers: extracts from the EP Committees meetings

Presentation of the programme of activities of the French Presidency: answer by Maroš SEFCOVIC, European Commissioner for Interistitutional Relations

Programme of the French Presidency: Press conference by Emmanuel MACRON, President in office of the rotating Presidency of the EU Council and Roberta METSOLA, EP President

Presentation of the programme of activities of the French Presidency: MEPs debate (part 2/2)

Presentation of the programme of activities of the French Presidency: MEPs debate (part 1/2)

Presentation of the programme of activities of the French Presidency: answer by Emmanuel MACRON, President of the French Republic for the Presidency of the Council

Presentation of the programme of activities of the French Presidency: one round of political groups' leaders

Presentation of the programme of activities of the French Presidency: statement by Maroš SEFCOVIC, European Commissioner for Interistitutional Relations

Presentation of the programme of activities of the French Presidency: opening statement by Emmanuel MACRON, President of the French Republic

French Presidency of the European Council: Extracts from the presentation of the programme

Presentation of the programme of activities of the French Presidency: ambiance prior to the debate and opening remark by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

Presentation of the programme of activities of the French Presidency: arrival of Emmanuel MACRON, President of the French Republic

EP Conference of Presidents meets with the incoming French Presidency of the Council: Meeting with Richard FERRAND, Speaker of the French Assembly and with Members of the French Parliament

Press conference by Richard FERRAND, President of the National Assembly; David SASSOLI, President of the EP and Roger KAROUTCHI, First Vice-President of the Senate on the incoming French Presidency of the Council

EP Conference of Presidents meets with the incoming French Presidency of the Council: Bilateral meeting between David SASSOLI, EP President and Jean CASTEX, French Prime Minister, arrival and roundtable, Meeting with French Governement

Press Conference by David SASSOLI, EP President and Jean CASTEX, French Prime Minister

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