1. VIS HJÆLPELINJER SOM ER EN HJÆLP VED PLACERING AF LOGO: 1.Højreklik på den aktuelle side og vælg gitter og hjælpelinjer 2. Sæt kryds ved Vis tegnehjælpelinjer på skærmen 3. Vælg OK THE DANISH EU PRESIDENCY 2012 EU2012.DK 1The Danish EU Presidency 2012

2. TEKST STARTER UDEN PUNKTOPSTILLING For at få punktopstilling på teksten (flere niveauer findes), brug forøg listeniveau For at få venstrestillet tekst uden punktopstilling, brug formindsk listeniveau THE ROLE OF THE PRESIDENCY 7th Danish Presidency of the Council of the European Union since 1973. Last time was in 2002: One overall priority – the enlargement (Summit in Copenhagen We have an agreement…); 15 Member States… The Danish EU Presidency 20122

3. TEKST STARTER UDEN PUNKTOPSTILLING For at få punktopstilling på teksten (flere niveauer findes), brug forøg listeniveau For at få venstrestillet tekst uden punktopstilling, brug formindsk listeniveau PRESIDENCY PRIORITIES Danish Presidency programme was presented by the Danish Prime Minister on 6 January 2012. Our slogan: Europe at work Priorities of the Danish Presidency: 1.A responsible Europe 2.A dynamic Europe 3.A green Europe 4.A safe Europe The Danish EU Presidency 20123

4. TEKST STARTER UDEN PUNKTOPSTILLING For at få punktopstilling på teksten (flere niveauer findes), brug forøg listeniveau For at få venstrestillet tekst uden punktopstilling, brug formindsk listeniveau A RESPONSIBLE EUROPE Need to make Europe more economically responsible. Debt crisis high on the agenda – decisions from Summit 8-9 December regarding strengthened discipline closely related to Danish Presidencys priority of a responsible Europe Presidency work include inter alia: New rules on economic governance to be implemented for the first time during Danish Presidency through first full European Semester. Include improved procedures of monitoring economies of EU Member States, structural reforms, enhanced budgetary discipline in MS and stronger regulation of financial sector Negotiations on Multiannual Financial Framework (post-2013 multiannual budget) high on the agenda along major policy areas (e.g. Agricultural Policy, Research & Development Programme). New MFF must channel more funds to growth- enhancing areas like research, education and innovative technologies. Goal: To bring negotiations as far as possible, but not realistic to finalise negotiations The Danish EU Presidency 20124

5. TEKST STARTER UDEN PUNKTOPSTILLING For at få punktopstilling på teksten (flere niveauer findes), brug forøg listeniveau For at få venstrestillet tekst uden punktopstilling, brug formindsk listeniveau A DYNAMIC EUROPE Help stimulate long-term growth and job creation across Europe. Promote further development of the Single Market (2012 marks 20-year anniversary). Large unused potential in the Single Market - assist promoting cross-border cooperation and interaction in Europe Initiatives to improve business climate in Europe. Reduction in administrative burdens for small and medium sized businesses, better online security for consumers, lower roaming charges Presidency work include inter alia follow-up on the Single Market package, e.g.: Efficient standardization Establishment of a European deposit system Audit of public procurement directives Review of accounting rules Alternative dispute resolution in consumer cases A digital Single Market The Danish EU Presidency 20125

6. TEKST STARTER UDEN PUNKTOPSTILLING For at få punktopstilling på teksten (flere niveauer findes), brug forøg listeniveau For at få venstrestillet tekst uden punktopstilling, brug formindsk listeniveau A GREEN EUROPE Promote a green Europe - emphasis on further greening of European economies and promoting green growth to be sustainable in the long run. Work hard and agree on new initiatives, if Europe to maintain comparative advantage to other regions - common investments in green technologies, renewable energy and energy efficiency Presidency to promote green agenda in a consensus-seeking and inclusive way Presidency will work for: Energy- and climate roadmaps for coming decades leading towards 2050 with improved energy efficiency and increased use of renewable energy Establishment of Single Market for energy Expansion of European energy infrastructure Strong European voice at UN RIO+20 Conference on Sustainable development Cross-cutting energy-, climate- and environment considerations in EU policies e.g. agriculture, fisheries, transportation, Single Market The Danish EU Presidency 20126

7. TEKST STARTER UDEN PUNKTOPSTILLING For at få punktopstilling på teksten (flere niveauer findes), brug forøg listeniveau For at få venstrestillet tekst uden punktopstilling, brug formindsk listeniveau A SAFE EUROPE Promote a safe Europe – both internally and externally. The Arab Spring in Middle East and Northern Africa – caused Schengen system to come under pressure. Underlines need to finalise common European asylum system in order to ensure appropriate reception and treatment throughout Europe. Presidency will work for a well-functioning European asylum system and stronger Schengen cooperation JHA (Justice and Home Affairs) is an area in rapid development. Might be able to reach agreement on European arrest warrant - improving cross-border police cooperation The Danish EU Presidency 20127

8. TEKST STARTER UDEN PUNKTOPSTILLING For at få punktopstilling på teksten (flere niveauer findes), brug forøg listeniveau For at få venstrestillet tekst uden punktopstilling, brug formindsk listeniveau A SAFE EUROPE - CONTINUED DK Presidency supporting a stronger voice for the EU in global affairs, i.e. common European approach. Speaking with one voice enhancing EU continuity and predictability in relations with other nations - providing EU with increased impact on global stage Therefore: Foreign Affairs of the EU Denmark will support and assist the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and EUs Common Foreign and Security Policy Denmark continue to chair trade policy, enlargement and neighbourhood policy. Work will include: Free Trade agreements with e.g. Japan, Canada, India Review of the GSP-regulation concerning custom preferences for developing countries Enlargement negotiations with Iceland, Turkey and possibly FYROM, decision on opening of negotiations with Montenegro and decision on possible candidate status for Serbia. (Monitoring progress in Croatia). The Danish EU Presidency 20128

9. TEKST STARTER UDEN PUNKTOPSTILLING For at få punktopstilling på teksten (flere niveauer findes), brug forøg listeniveau For at få venstrestillet tekst uden punktopstilling, brug formindsk listeniveau The Danish EU Presidency 20129 The logo: A dynamic visual story about the EU Presidency. Illustrated through the double symbolism between 1 and 2, which shows that Denmark takes on the Presidency in 2012 and signals the Presidency's duration of half a year. The logo also signals the dynamic of cooperation in the EU – a shared task that is in constant change and always developing. The logo also signals openness and cooperation – values that are crucial to a successful Presidency. The logo accentuates the red and white colors of the Danish flag, while at the same time emphasizing one of Denmark's strengths in Europe and the world: our tradition for unique design.