The Belgian presidency of the Council of the EU will span from 1 to 30 June 2024.  The presidency's program, centred on protecting European citizens and fostering cooperation, focuses on six key areas, with special attention given to unwavering support for Ukraine. Addressing the urgent challenges of our time, Belgium commits to diplomatic efforts, pandemic resilience, energy solutions, countering disinformation, and navigating extreme climate events.

For more information, read the full programme.

Among the key priorities of the Belgian Council Presidency is the topic of end-of-life recreational boats. Belgium wants to set up a national system for dismantling and recycling of boats and encourage other countries to follow suit and set up measures at EU level. For this purpose, a conference is organised on 18 March with the title “EU dialogue on end-of-life recreational craft”. It is organised together with the European Commission and EBI.  

For more information, please click here and EBI members are invited to participate in this important event by registering here. Spots are limited.