The French President has called for an extraordinary European summit meeting to be held in Brussels next Monday to discuss the ongoing crisis between Russia and Georgia. Talks will concern European aid to Georgia and the future of EU relations with (...)
Starting on 1 July 2008, France will take over the Presidency of the European Council for six months. In this feature, we answer the questions on everyone’s lips concerning this key event: what does holding the "European Presidency" entail? What are the French government’s priorities? What events have been organised in France for the occasion?