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General Affairs Council, 22 March 2022, Brussels
At the General Affairs Council meeting on 22 March 2022, Hungary was represented by Minister Judit Varga. The Council was chaired by Clément Beaune, French Secretary of State for EU Affairs, and the Commission was represented by Vice-Presidents Dubravka Šuica and Maroš Šefčovič.
The impact of the war in Ukraine was at the focus of the March AgriFish Council
Agriculture ministers exchanged views on agri-food market situation, the approval process of CAP strategic plans, the importance of plant-based proteins, Geographical Indications (GIs), phytosanitary issues and several other matters during the Agriculture and Fisheries Council, held on the 21th of March in Brussels.
Environmental Ministers discussed the Fit for 55 package, deforestation-free products, while also adopted their position on batteries
The first Environment Council of the French Presidency was held on 17th March 2022.
Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council, 14 March 2022
In times of particular concerns over the situation in Ukraine, social and employment ministers had their meeting within the EPSCO Council on 14 March 2022, discussing several issues. Ministers reached a general approach on the women on company board directive. Policy debates took place about the crisis in Ukraine, combating discrimination in recruitment and fostering full participation by older people. Council conclusions related to employment and the European Semester have been also approved.
Statement by Vice-President Margaritis Schinas in Beregsurány, on the Ukrainian-Hungarian border
Hungary and the European Union as a whole are facing a situation which is not the case in our recent history.