The Croatian presidency’s programme focusses on four main priorities: a Europe that is developing, a Europe that connects, a Europe that protects, and an influential Europe.
The challenges facing the Croatian presidency include Brexit and the EU’s long-term budget, the Multiannual Financial Framework for 2021-2027.
Croatia joined the EU in 2013 and will hold the presidency of the Council for the first time. The country took over this duty from Finland on 1 January and will hand it over to Germany on 1 July.
A press conference by EP President Sassoli and PM Plenković is scheduled at 12.00.
You can watch the plenary debate and the press conference via EP Live, and EbS+.
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