In the area of the EU’s external action, too, overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic, successfully coping with its consequences and preventing future pandemics will be central issues. This will only be possible with close international cooperation. Within the context of the Team Europe approach, we will therefore work to promote joint engagement between the EU institutions and Member States, the strengthening of the multilateral institutions, productive cooperation with international partners and key players and global provision of the necessary resources.

Strengthening fundamental values and fundamental rights

Ambitious climate and environmental policy

The economic, technological and social transformation process necessary for such an ambitious climate and environmental policy can only be successful if it is both economically balanced and socially fair, and if the whole of society is behind it. The German Council Presidency intends to do everything in its power to help shape this transformation process.

Strengthening the social dimension and social cohesion

Expanding the EU’s digital sovereignty

We must support each other in the European Union with European solidarity in action and pool our resources, whether with coordinated aid deliveries of medical supplies, mutual support in treating patients or in upholding and safeguarding supply chains.

Source: Politico (Category Influencers)

*Excludes appointments within the EU institutions

26 June 2020

Under German, Portuguese and Slovenian Presidencies

Summary

The citizens of 15 world countries will benefit from the reopening of the European Union external borders on July 1.

1. Algeria
2. Australia
3. Canada
4. China (subject to confirmation of reciprocity)
5. Georgia
6. Japan
7. Montenegro
8. Morocco
9. New Zealand
10. Rwanda
11. Serbia
12. South Korea
13. Thailand
14. Tunisia
15. Uruguay

Note

Source: Eurostat

EU Imports from China € 362 billion 

Euro Million