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A new report says EU citizens still have problems to have their professional qualifications recognised in other EU countries. Different procedures can cause obstacles in working or setting up a business in other countries.
Hungary will hold the presidency of the Council of the EU from 1 July to 31 December 2024. The Hungarian presidency's programme is structured around seven priorities, including enhancing the EU's competitiveness and reinforcing the EU's defence policy.
EU leaders have elected António Costa as President of the European Council, proposed Ursula von der Leyen as candidate for President of the European Commission and chosen Kaja Kallas as candidate for high representative. They also adopted the EU’s strategic priorities for the next five years.