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July

EU - Cyprus holds the Presidency of the EU

(01/07/2012 to 31/12/2012) Brussels, Belgium

Every six months a different member state of the European Union holds the Presidency presiding over the work of the Council of the European Union.

During the second half of 2012 Cyprus will take over the Presidency.

Despite the challenges that holding the Presidency presents, Cyprus aspires to rise to the expectations that the role entails and also to influence and assist substantially in furthering EU ideals and enhancing the profile of the Union internationally. Cyprus is strongly committed to acting fairly and to ensuring outcomes that conform to the spirit of cooperation in which the EU was conceived.

Substantial work is under way to prepare Cyprus for the EU Presidency. The preliminary website of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU is part of the preparatory activities taking place and it aims at providing information for what is currently being planned and implemented in preparation for the Presidency.

April

OAS - Summit of the Americas

(14/04/2012 to 15/04/2012) Cartagena, Colombia

Next Summit of the Americas to be held in Cartagena, Colombia, on April 14-15, 2012.

The Summits of the Americas bring together the Heads of State and Government of the Western Hemisphere to discuss common concerns, seek solutions and develop a shared vision for their future development of the region, be it economic, social or political in nature.

January

EU - Denmark holds the Presidency of the EU

(01/01/2012 to 01/07/2012) Brussels, Belgium

Every six months a different member state of the European Union holds the Presidency presiding over the work of the Council of the European Union. At the same time the state holding the Presidency becomes the host of most of the Union's events and plays a key role in all the fields of activity of the European Union. It is responsible for the organization of EU meetings, sets the Union's political direction and ensures its development, integration and security.