Koenders in Presidency edition of the State of the European Union: We must keep Europe on course

The Dutch EU Presidency will be in the spotlight at a time when public support for EU decision-making cannot be taken for granted. After the attacks in France and with the influx of people fleeing war and oppression, the European Union is being severely put to the test. In addition, many people have doubts about the EU and think it should be focusing on the essentials rather than on marginal issues. More...