The Latvian Presidency of the Council of the European Union took place during the first half of 2015. Latvia took over the Presidency from Italy and passed it to Luxembourg.

Involvement, growth and sustainability were three main principles in the programme of the Latvian Presidency of the Council of the EU.

The Latvian Presidency focused on three overarching priorities:

• Competitive Europe;
• Digital Europe;
• Engaged Europe.

Results of the Latvian Presidency of the EU Council

The Programme of the Latvian Presidency of the Council of the European Union (1 January - 30 June 2015)