EU General Affairs Council Conclusions on energy, Roma integration, and more

President: János Martonyi, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Hungary

Main results of the Council

In preparation for the February meeting of the European Council, which is due to focus on energy and innovation, the Council examined draft conclusions calling for completion of the internal energy market, delivery on energy efficiency targets and increased coherence of the EU's external action in the field of energy.

The Council was also briefed by the presidency on its programme for the duration of its term of office, and specifically on its plans for implementation of the European Semester and on the issue of Roma integration.

CONTENTS: ITEMS DEBATED

PRESIDENCY PROGRAMME

EUROPEAN COUNCIL
Follow-up to the December meeting
Preparation of the February meeting

EUROPEAN SEMESTER

ROMA

STRATEGY FOR THE DANUBE REGION

OTHER ITEMS APPROVED

TRANSPORT
- Rights of bus and coach passengers*

TRADE POLICY
- Anti dumping - Okoumé plywood - China

HEALTH
- Statistics on public health and safety at work

INTERNAL MARKET
- Chemicals - Classification and labelling

JUSTICE AND HOME AFFAIRS
- Drugs situation in Europe in 2010 - Council conclusions

TRANSPARENCY
- Public access to documents

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