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THE PRESIDENCY IN THE COUNCIL OF THE EU

The Council of the European Union is one of the EU’s three main institutions. It shapes the Union’s legislation, coordinates its policies and seeks agreement between the individual institutions on important political issues. Holding the Presidency of the Council of the European Union is one of the most important and demanding tasks arising from EU membership. Each Member State holds the Presidency for six months on a rotating basis. During that period, the country holding the Presidency chairs meetings at all levels within the Council and is thus responsible for shaping European legislation from expert to ministerial level.

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THE SLOVAK PRESIDENCY IN THE COUNCIL OF THE EU

The Slovak Presidency: 1. 7. 2016 - 31. 12. 2016

Slovakia’s Presidency of the Council of the EU represents an important challenge for the entire country. It is a unique opportunity for us to increase the visibility of our diplomacy, expertise and managerial skills, as well as of Slovakia itself. The Programme of the Slovak Presidency of the Council of the European Union is based on four priorities: an economically strong Europe, a modern single market, a sustainable migration and asylum policies and a globally engaged Europe.

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THE PRESIDENCY IN THE COUNCIL OF EU AND SCSTI

Slovak Centre of Scientific and Technical information (SCSTI) as a state organisation under the Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sport of the Slovak Republic provides comprehensive information support in area of research, development, innovation and education in Slovakia.

The Slovak Centre of Scientific and Technical Information (SCSTI) fosters the development of innovation potential coming out from Slovak R&D, supports the science and co-ordinates its promotion in the society on national level, and as a specialized scientific library provides the access to information in area of Research and Development.

While conducting its activities, SCSTI is actively involved in co-operation on pan European level. This is represented mainly by participation in international projects focused on support of research and technology development, promotion of science and technology, technology transfer or Open Access related issues. In addition to that, the SCSTI runs the Slovak Liaison Office for Research and Development in Brussels (SLORD) and the network of the National Contact Points for individual thematic priorities of Horizon 2020 programme.

During the Slovak Presidency in the Council of the European Union, SCSTI is responsible for organising five international conferences. The aim of these events is to underline the importance of selected thematic priorities of the European Union and create a platform for sophisticated discussions of experts, stakeholders and policy makers in these areas. The topics to be discussed include the integration of R&D activities within the European co-operation, as well as interconnection of innovation to scientific, commercial and social environment.

EVENTS ORGANIZED DURING THE SLOVAK PRESIDENCY IN THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION