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Press release 02-06-2025 None [3] EP leaders visit Copenhagen ahead of the Danish EU Presidency
European Parliament President, Roberta Metsola, and political group leaders will visit Copenhagen on Tuesday to prepare the upcoming Danish Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
EP leaders will meet with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. They will also have an audience with Their Majesties King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark and meet with Folketinget.
War in Ukraine, the climate crisis, and global trade tensions are putting significant strain on the EU’s capacity to act. On 1 July, Denmark assumes the Presidency of the Council of the EU, taking on a central role in shaping the direction of the Union.
In preparation for assuming the Presidency of the Council, Copenhagen will welcome the European Parliament’s Conference of Presidents (President Roberta Metsola and political group leaders) on Tuesday 3 June. The conference will discuss priorities of the forthcoming Danish Presidency with government officials and members of the Danish parliament (Folketinget).
“Denmark takes the EU steering wheel at a time of war on our continent, global trade tensions and economic pressure. Security, sustainability and competitiveness are the right focus. From strengthening our defence to cutting red tape for business, from energy security to digital leadership – Europe must act. I look forward to working with the Danish Presidency to deliver,” says Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, ahead of the visit.
Following their meeting, President Roberta Metsola and PM Mette Frederiksen will speak to the press at 11:25. It will be live on the EP multimedia centre [4] and on EbS [5] . Journalists can register their attendance via this link [6], where you can also find more information about the visit.
Denmark will hold the rotating Presidency of the Council of the EU *from July to December 2025, after which Cyprus will assume the presidency.
What is the Conference of Presidents?*
The Conference of Presidents in the European Parliament is the political body responsible for organising and coordinating the Parliament’s work. The Conference is composed of the President of the European Parliament, the leaders of the political groups in the European Parliament, and a non-voting representative of the non-attached Members.
Traditionally, the Conference of Presidents travels to the country preparing to take over the rotating Presidency of the Council of the EU, in order to engage in preparatory discussions and ensure a shared understanding of, as well as joint action on the upcoming priorities.
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