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Prime Minister Janez Janša attends European Council meeting in Brussels

On Thursday 28 June and Friday 29 June 2012, the Slovenian Prime Minister, Janez Janša, will attend a European Council meeting in Brussels. On the margins of the meeting, Prime Minister Janša will hold a meeting with the Czech Prime Minister, Petr Nečas. On Wednesday 27 June 2012, the day before the European Council meeting, Prime Minister Janša is scheduled to meet the President of the European Commission, José Manuel Barroso, at 17:30.

 

This regular European Council meeting is expected to focus on two issues: economic policy and the Multiannual Financial Framework, with the common thread running through the discussions being the enhancement of economic growth and employment in the short and medium term.

 

On the basis of the negotiating framework drafted by the Presidency, the European Council will hold its first in-depth discussions on the Multiannual Financial Framework 2014–2020, and will also consider how it can best contribute to growth.

The European Council will be brought up to speed on the progress made on important justice and home affairs issues, including the management of the Schengen Area and the asylum system. In light of current developments, the Council may also discuss some external relations issues.