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January 1 - Czech Republic assumes the Presidency for the first time. [1]January 1 - Slovakia adopts the euro and becomes the 16th member of the Eurozone. [2] [3]January 1 - Deadline by which goods in all member states of the European Union must be sold in metric units (this has already been completed everywhere, except in the United Kingdom).
Czech government called the presidency a success. [11] Czech presidency was praised for many successes such as resolution of Gas crisis or support of renewable energy sources. The most critical point was fall of Topolánek's government. [12] [13] According to poll in July 2009, 54% considered the Presidency successful while 36% unsuccessful. [14]
The Treaty of Lisbon reduced the importance of the Presidency significantly by officially separating the European Council from the Council of the European Union. Simultaneously it split the foreign affairs Council configuration from the General Affairs configuration and created the position of High Representative of the Union for Foreign ...
It has been described by some as the "President of the European Union" but a more common analogy is "Prime Minister of the European Union" given the style of position over a cabinet government. [2] [3] Current holder Ursula von der Leyen: Member State Germany: Party European People's Party: Since 1 December 2019 President of the European Parliament
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On 19 November 2009, [2] Van Rompuy was selected by the members of the European Council, which is the institution of the European Union (EU) comprising the heads of state or government of the EU member states, as the first full-time President of that Council under the Treaty of Lisbon. [3]
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The president of the European Council is the person presiding over and driving forward the work of the European Council on the world stage. [2] This institution comprises the college of heads of state or government of EU member states as well as the president of the European Commission, and provides political direction to the European Union (EU).