荷兰未来建立的理事会的工作计划.pdfVIP

Council of the European Union Brussels, 3 December 2015 (OR. en) 12396/15 POLGEN 142 NOTE From: The future Netherlands, Slovak and Maltese Presidencies To: Delegations Subject: Taking forward the Strategic Agenda - 18 month programme of the Council (1 January 2016 - 30 June 2017) Delegations will find attached the 18 month programme of the Council, prepared by the future Netherlands, Slovak and Maltese Presidencies and the High Representative, Chair of the Foreign Affairs Council. 12396/15 1 DPG EN INTRODUCTION This document sets out the Councils work programme as established by the future Netherlands, Slovak and Maltese Presidencies, covering the period January 2016 to June 2017. Now that the economy is showing signs of recovery, the Union should focus on delivering strong economic growth. At the same time it faces unprecedented challenges notably to its security and as a result of migration. Responding to these challenges requires a fundamental re-think in several policy areas. But the three Presidencies also have the opportunity to develop new policies in areas where action at the European level can bring real added value. In establishing the Councils work programme, the three Presidencies have been guided by the priorities of the Strategic Agenda and recent conclusions of the European Council. They have put particular emphasis on the first pillar of the strategic agenda, since inclusive, smart and sustainable growth, jobs and competitiv