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In the light of the lessons learnt from the Second World War, six European countries decided, in 1957, to embark on an integration project founded on the values ​​of human dignity, freedom and democracy and with the aim of promoting peace, fundamental rights and the welfare of its people.

This project, based on the Treaty of Rome, has evolved over the last decades. The project has expanded and has been deepened. Other countries have joined in, and all now work together intensively in a greater number of domains and policies.

Today, in the framework given by the Treaty of Lisbon since 2009, the European Union represents for each of its Member States an essential level of governance. This governance is reflected in the policies and decisions that are collectively adopted in diverse areas such as the environment, digital, social cohesion, agriculture, or foreign policy.

For over 35 years, Portugal has been a full and an active participant in this governance. The Permanent Representation of Portugal to the European Union is at the forefront of this action. Every day, in permanent dialogue with the other Member States and with all the European institutions, we work to achieve our mission: to defend Portugal's interests, ensure that Portugal is at the centre of European decisions, contribute to the common European policies and, in this context, to find answers to the needs and aspirations of our citizens. 

 

Pedro Lourtie
Ambassador
Permanent Representative of Portugal to the European Union 

 

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agrifish 2024
The Agriculture and Fisheries Council discussed the EU's response to the current concerns in the agricultural sector. The Council welcomed the recent initiatives and proposals made by the Commission and provided further political guidance on the next steps to be taken. Agriculture ministers also welcomed the approval by the Special Committee on Agriculture of the text of the proposal to amend certain parts of the CAP which will allow greater flexibility for complying with certain environmental and other requirements.

Additionally, agriculture ministers received information from the Ukrainian Minister for Agrarian Policy and Food, Mykola Solskyi, and subsequently exchanged views on the market situation for agrifood products.

Minister for Agriculture, Maria do Céu Antunes, represented Portugal.

Check the main results here.

Envi marco 2024
EU environment ministers held policy debates on two Commission proposals: the targeted revision of the waste framework directive and the regulation on preventing pellet losses to reduce microplastic pollution. Ministers also exchanged views on the Commission's communication on the 2040 climate target.

Manuela Teixeira Pinto, Deputy Permanent Representative of Portugal to the European Union, represented Portugal.

Check the main results here