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Meeting of the Telecom Council, 3 June 2022
The Telecom Council of 3 June reviewed progress on the Regulation laying down harmonised rules on Artificial Intelligence, the Regulation on the framework for a European Digital Identity and the Data Act Regulation.
General Affairs Council, Cohesion - 02 June 2022, Luxembourg
Mr. Tibor Navracsics, Minister responsible for Cohesion Policy, attended the General Affairs Council dedicated to Cohesion Policy on 2nd June in Luxembourg. The Council adopted the Council Conclusions about the 8th Cohesion Report and held a discussion about the role of the territorial approach in enhancing convergence.
Transport Council, 2 June 2022, Luxembourg
The Council of Transport Ministers took place on 2 June 2022 in Luxembourg. On behalf of Hungary, Ambassador Gábor Baranyai attended the meeting. The Council adopted general approaches on the legislative proposals of the Fit for 55 package that relate to transport.
PM Orbán proposes leaving EU’s latest sanctions package against Russia off agenda at EC meeting
The prime minister said that if approved, the sanctions would immediately cause severe disruptions to Hungary’s energy supply, undermining the country’s energy security interests.
Justice Minister: Important to continue “constructive dialogue” with EU
Justice Minister Judit Varga said she would pay an official visit to Brussels probably in June, and have talks with justice commissioner Didier Reynders.