Slovak Presidency of the EU
Slovak Presidency of the EU

Author(s): Sena Marić, Katarina Tadić, Dušan Protić
Subject(s): Inter-Ethnic Relations, EU-Accession / EU-DEvelopment
Published by: Centar za evropske politike CEP
Keywords: migration-policy,
Summary/Abstract: From 1 July to 31 December 2016, Slovakia holds the presidency of the Council of the European Union. The Slovak Presidency begins at a time when the Union faces unprecedented challenges: the outcome of the UK Referendum necessitates discussion regarding the future of the Union; the migration crisis raises questions about the functioning of the Schengen area; the recent terrorist attacks in Paris and Brussels have exposed weaknesses in the area of internal security; the consequences of the economic and financial crisis are still rippling through the economies of the EU Member States. Nevertheless, the Slovak Presidency puts forward a positive agenda which seeks to promote solutions that take into account the long-term perspective of the EU. This INSIGHT-issue explores the programme of the Slovak Presidency in the light of Brexit, assessing its immediate ramification for the enlargement process. The insight also sets forth a comprehensive overview of what to expect in the next six months within other priority areas, particularly regarding the market and migration policy.

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