The 2024 Hungarian EU Presidency

On 1 July 2024, Hungary assumes the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union for the second time. Hungary faces this challenge with more experience, but under much more complex circumstances: the Russian–Ukrainian war, the threat in the Middle East, inflation, the worsening migration situation. Experience alone shall not suffice for a successful presidency. We will need creativity, innovation and increased confidence in our country to successfully overcome obstacles in the second half of 2024.

The aim of this volume is to provide a comprehensive overview of the experiences of the 2011 Hungarian EU Presidency, the preparations for the 2024 Presidency, as well as its expected challenges and opportunities. The volume also seeks to present the most important policy areas and issues from a Hungarian perspective. Written in a scholarly yet accessible language, the book clarifies the role of the rotating presidency in the functioning of the European Union and provides insight into the processes taking place in various policy areas.