The EESC's activities during the Slovenian Presidency - July - December 2021

In the second half of 2021, Slovenia will hold the Presidency of the Council of the EU for the second time. And for the second time, the presidency comes at a challenging moment: in 2008, it was just after the onset of the financial crisis, and in 2021, Europe is still dealing with the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic.

One of the presidency’s key priorities focuses on the EU’s preparedness for and resilience to crises – particularly in the areas of pandemics and health, but also of cybersecurity.

The EESC is looking forward to working closely with the Slovenian Presidency, especially since our priorities are closely aligned: the EESC is also focusing on recovery, on fair, green and digital transitions, and on defending the rule of law.