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THE SLOVENIAN PRESIDENCY OF THE EU IN 2008 Si.nergy for Europe eu2008.si

THE SLOVENIAN PRESIDENCY OF THE EU IN 2008 Si.nergy for Europe www.eu2008.si. PRESIDENCY SYMBOL It resembles an oak leaf, which reflects the solid, persistent, dependable character of Slovenes, a people who are cool under pressure and thoughtful in their decisions. PRESIDENCY SYMBOL

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THE SLOVENIAN PRESIDENCY OF THE EU IN 2008 Si.nergy for Europe eu2008.si

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  1. THE SLOVENIAN PRESIDENCY OFTHE EU IN 2008 Si.nergy for Europe www.eu2008.si

  2. PRESIDENCY SYMBOL It resembles an oak leaf, which reflects the solid, persistent, dependable character of Slovenes, a people who are cool under pressure and thoughtful in their decisions.

  3. PRESIDENCY SYMBOL The logo is a combination of five basic elements • Fire(yellow shooting star in the middle) - it represents the dynamism and energy of a young, modern country looking to the future and eager to face challenges. • Triglav, depicted by the mountain outline at the top, representsEarth. It symbolizes determination and achievement. • Waterflows below, depicting the rivers and sea forming part of Slovenia’s versatile nature. • Airis represented by the white spaces interspersing the outlines of the logo. It symbolizes Slovenia’s desire to breathe life into all it undertakes. • Etherrepresents immateriality, and thus freedom and spiritual values. The logo conveys this element through its flowing lines. It reflects Slovenia’s traditional ecological orientation.

  4. MAIN EVENTS • Two European Councils (March and June) – both in Brussels • 11 informal ministerial meetings in Slovenia (all will take place in the Brdo estate) and one in Brussels • Three ministerial conferences (two in Slovenia) • 32 formal Council meetings in Brussels and in Luxembourg • Hundreds of meetings of working groups • Around 120 meetings at sub-ministerial level in Slovenia • Four 3rd country meetings (LAC, USA, Russia, Japan)

  5. MAIN PRIORITIES • Future of the EU • ratification process of the Lisbon Treaty • Western Balkans • reaffirmed European perspective and Kosovo issue • Lisbon Strategy • new three-year cycle • Energy and Climate Change • implementation of EU goals • Intercultural dialogue • 2008 an European Year of Intercultural Dialogue

  6. YOUTHSECTOR PRIORITIES Youth dimension in the Lisbon Strategy – European Pact for Youth- Key messages Participation of disadvantaged young people -Resolution Intercultural Dialogue & Youth -Exchange of views Youth Programme -Evaluation Future Perspectives

  7. MAIN EVENTS EYC Council 14 February & 21-22 May, Brussels European Commission Conference 3-4 March, Brussels Youth Event 19-20 April, Slovenia Informal Meeting of DG for Youth 20-21 April, Slovenia

  8. YOUTH WORKING PARTY 9 January 2008 15 January 2008 22 January 2008 23 January 2008 Coreper, Agenda 30 January 2008 Coreper 12 March 2008 9 April 2008 30 April 2008 30 April 2008 Coreper, Agenda 7 April 2008 Coreper 4 June 2008

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  10. LJUBLJANA

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