Germany takes over the Presidency
Submitted by John Downes on 16 February, 1999 - 01:57
Germany took over the presidency of the EU on 1 January 1999. It has set as its priorities: job creation; internal consolidation and further development of the Union; and strengthening the development of the EU'' profile in relations with other countries. The European Council will take place in Cologne on 3-4 June.
