Presidency of the Council of the European Union

The presidency of the Council rotates among the European Union (EU) Member States every six months. During this six-month period, the presidency chairs meetings at every level in the Council, helping to ensure the continuity of the EU’s work in the Council.

• Presidency of the Council of the EU

Portugal's Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2021

Portugal holds the Presidency of the Council of the EU from 1 January 2021 to 30 June 2021.

The COVID-19 pandemic dominates the priorities for Portugal's Presidency in the health sector. The effects of the COVID-19 crisis will continue to be addressed under the incoming presidency, Slovenia (1 July-31 December 2021). The next Presidencies will be France (1 January 2022- 30 June 2022) and Czech Republic (1 July-31 December 2022)

• Website of Portugal's Presidency of the Council of the European Union: Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the EU
• 2021Portugal.eu (Twitter)

Meetings during the Portugal Presidency

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the meetings organised during the Portugal Presidency.

• Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council configuration (EPSCO)

Portugal has planned the following EPSCO meetings:

• Informal meeting of employment, social policy, health and consumer affairs ministers (EPSCO), 22.-23.2.2021
• Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (EPSCO) social ministers 15.3.2021
• Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (EPSCO), health ministers 16.3.2021
• Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (EPSCO) social ministers 14.6.2021
• Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (EPSCO), health ministers 15.6.2021