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Events in the year 2013 in the European Union .
2013 was designated as:
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Events in the year 2013 in the European Union .
2013 was designated as:
President of the European Council – 
Herman Van Rompuy [1] Commission President – José Manuel Barroso Council Presidency – 
Ireland (Jan – Jun 2013), 
Lithuania (July – Dec 2013) Parliament President – 
Martin Schulz High Representative – 
Catherine Ashton  |
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The presidency of the Council of the European Union is responsible for the functioning of the Council of the European Union, which is the co-legislator of the EU legislature alongside the European Parliament. It rotates among the member states of the EU every six months. The presidency is not an individual, but rather the position is held by a national government. It is sometimes incorrectly referred to as the "president of the European Union". The presidency's function is to chair meetings of the council, determine its agendas, set a work programme and facilitate dialogue both at Council meetings and with other EU institutions. The presidency is currently, as of February 2023, held by Sweden.
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Events from the year 2003 in the European Union.
Events in the year 2008 in the European Union.
Events in the year 2010 in the European Union.
Events from the year 2001 in the European Union.
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Events from the year 2011 in the European Union.
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Events from the year 2012 in the European Union.
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Events in the year 2015 in the European Union.
Events in the year 2014 in the European Union.
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