As of 1 January 2007, Germany has taken over the rotating presidency of the EU from Finland. The motto for the six-month German Presidency is: 'Europe – succeeding together'.

For the first time Germany is working with Portugal and Slovenia, the two subsequent Presidencies, as a so-called 'team Presidency'. Over the next eighteen months this will ensure the high degree of continuity that is essential if the challenges ahead are to be successfully tackled.

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