1. Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2018 01 January – 30 June 2018

2. Stability – Security - Solidarity
United We Stand Strong
Priorities of the 1st Bulgarian Presidency:
Stability – Security - Solidarity
Future of Europe and young people – economic growth and social cohesion
European perspective and connectivity of the Western Balkans
Security and stability in strong and united Europe
Digital economy and skills needed for the future

3. ENVI priorities Trio partners – Estonia – Bulgaria - Austria
Climate change
Circular economy
Eco-innovation

4. The BG Presidency will focus on
Better Regulation
- More efficient and effective implementation of legislation
- Reducing administrative burden
- Simplifying regulatory regimes
- Ensuring coherence between sector legislation

5. Environmental priorities
Circular Economy
Waste package
Mini Circular Economy Package
Plastics Strategy
Communication on the Interface between Chemicals, Products and Waste
Communication on a Monitoring Framework for the Circular Economy
Legislative proposal on water reuse
Report on Critical Raw Materials in Circular Economy
Chemicals
PoPs Recast
REACH REFIT
Fitness check on the chemicals legislation (excluding REACH)
Water
Review of Drinking Water Directive

6. Dates of major events for the Environmnt
5-6 February Eco-innovation Forum on Air Quality (Sofia), jointly with EC 5 March ENVI Council (Brussels) April Informal ENVI Council (Sofia) 25 June ENVI Council (Luxembourg)

7. Water and Marine Director meeting in Bulgaria
Tentative draft program
Monday, 11 June 2018
Morning session: Marine Directors meeting
Afternoon session: Joint Marine and Water Directors meeting
Evening: Cultural programand Formal Dinner
Tuesday, 12 June 2018
Morning session: Water Directors meeting
Afternoon session: Conclusions
Afternoon: Technical visit
11-12 June 2018
Sofia, Bulgaria
Boyana Residence