Invitation: Presidency briefing with Prime Minister Mark Rutte, Brussel - Hoofdinhoud

Presidency briefing with Prime Minister Mark Rutte

Thursday, 17 March 2016

Timing: 11.00-11.25 Arrival and welcome Coffee

11:25 Audience kindly take their seats

11:30 Briefing begins

Venue: Egmont Palais, Place du Petit Sablon 8bis, 1000 Brussels

About the event:

When Prime Minister Mark Rutte presented the priorities for the Dutch Council presidency, he concluded his remarks with a motivational appeal: „There is a job to be done, let’s get to work.“

The Dutch have so far successfully maneuvered the 28 Member States through challenging weeks. One milestone was reached in February when the Council struck a deal with UK Prime Minister David Cameron, aiming to keep the UK in the EU.

Another major challenge still looms large over the presidency and will be on top of the agenda of the March summit: finding answers to the migration crisis. As Presidency holder, the Netherlands also want to promote innovation, growth and jobs. How will the Dutch go about getting these jobs done?

Reaching half time of the Dutch Council presidency at the end of the month, we invite you to join us for a coffee time discussion with Prime Minister Mark Rutte to discuss his plans for the second half of the Dutch EU Presidency.

Programme:

Welcome: Hans van Baalen MEP (President of the ALDE Party)

Speaker: Mark Rutte (Prime Minister of the Netherlands)

Concluding remarks: Hans H. Stein (Director, European and Transatlantic Dialogue Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom)

Registration:

Due to the great interest in this event and seat limitation, new registrations will arrive on our waiting list. Register at register.brussels@fnst.org Please provide your full name, title and organisation, e-mail address!

Please note that registration on site will not be possible.