CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The two main tasks of the Presidency are to plan and chair the meetings of the Council and its preparatory bodies and to represent the Council in its relations with other EU institutions. Sweden holds the Presidency of the Council of the European Union from 1 January to 30 June 2023.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sweden takes over the EU presidency with a promise to be ‘greener, safer and freer’ This month, Sweden took over the rotating presidency of the Council of the EU with a pledge to focus on security, competitiveness, green and energy transitions, democratic values and the rule of law.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Swedish presidency of the Council of the EU: 1 January - 30 June 2023. During the first half of 2023, Sweden holds the presidency of the Council of the EU. Sweden has identified four priorities for the work under its third presidency of the Council: security - unity.

Detailed explanation-4: -On 1 January 2022, for the first time in 14 years, France will take over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

Detailed explanation-5: -Sweden on Sunday took over from the Czech Republic at the helm of the six-month rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU). Sweden will hold the presidency for six months until June 30, 2023.