On 1 July 2020, Germany took over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union for six months. Europe is currently facing huge challenges. We are adopting ambitious fiscal policies to drive Europe’s recovery – together.
Germany’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union
Germany took over the EU Council Presidency at a crucial time. Our main priority will be to guide Europe out of the crisis with strength and to boost social cohesion.
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Olaf Scholz at the press conference following the informal ECOFIN meeting on 11-12 September 2020
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Press conference with Olaf Scholz, Valdis Dombrovskis and Luis de Guindos following the informal ECOFIN in Berlin on 11-12 September 2020
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We are family. Family photo of the informal ECOFIN meeting in Berlin
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Group photo at the informal ECOFIN in Berlin on 11-12 September 2020
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Finance Minister Olaf Scholz chairs the informal ECOFIN meeting in Berlin
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Informal ECOFIN in Berlin on 11–12 September 2020
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Informal ECOFIN in Berlin on 11–12 September 2020
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Eurogroup press conference in Berlin on 11 September 2020
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Informal ECOFIN in Berlin on 11–12 September 2020
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Informal ECOFIN in Berlin on 11–12 September 2020
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Doorstep: Finance Minister Olaf Scholz before the informal ECOFIN meeting on 11–12 September 2020
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Welcoming delegates at the informal ECOFIN in Berlin on 11–12 September 2020
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Welcoming delegates at the informal ECOFIN in Berlin on 11–12 September 2020
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Welcoming delegates at the informal ECOFIN in Berlin on 11–12 September 2020
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Welcoming delegates at the informal ECOFIN in Berlin on 11–12 September 2020
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Welcoming delegates at the informal ECOFIN in Berlin on 11–12 September 2020
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Welcoming delegates at the informal ECOFIN in Berlin on 11–12 September 2020
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Welcoming delegates at the informal ECOFIN in Berlin on 11–12 September 2020
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Welcoming delegates at the informal ECOFIN in Berlin on 11–12 September 2020
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Welcoming delegates at the informal ECOFIN in Berlin on 11–12 September 2020
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Welcoming delegates at the informal ECOFIN in Berlin on 11–12 September 2020
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Welcoming delegates at the informal ECOFIN in Berlin on 11–12 September 2020
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Welcoming delegates at the informal ECOFIN in Berlin on 11–12 September 2020
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Welcoming delegates at the informal ECOFIN in Berlin on 11–12 September 2020
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Welcoming delegates at the informal ECOFIN in Berlin on 11–12 September 2020
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Welcoming delegates at the informal ECOFIN in Berlin on 11–12 September 2020
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Welcoming delegates at the informal ECOFIN in Berlin on 11–12 September 2020
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Welcoming delegates at the informal ECOFIN in Berlin on 11–12 September 2020
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Welcoming delegates at the informal ECOFIN in Berlin on 11–12 September 2020
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Welcoming delegates at the informal ECOFIN in Berlin on 11–12 September 2020
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Press conference with Olaf Scholz and Valdis Dombrovskis following the first ECOFIN Council meeting under Germany’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union on 10 July 2020© Federal Ministry of Finance / Photothek
Olaf Scholz presenting the programme of Germany’s Council Presidency to EU ambassadors in a video conference © Federal Ministry of Finance / Photothek
Press conference with Olaf Scholz and Valdis Dombrovskis following the first ECOFIN Council meeting under Germany’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union on 10 July 2020© Federal Ministry of Finance / Photothek
Olaf Scholz at the first (virtual) ECOFIN Council meeting under Germany’s Council Presidency on 10 July 2020 © Federal Ministry of Finance / Photothek
First (virtual) ECOFIN Council meeting under Germany’s Council Presidency on 10 July 2020 © Federal Ministry of Finance / Photothek
Olaf Scholz prior to the first ECOFIN Council meeting under Germany’s Council Presidency on 10 July 2020 © Federal Ministry of Finance / Photothek
Olaf Scholz prior to the Eurogroup meeting on 9 July 2020 © Federal Ministry of Finance / Photothek
Highlighting the Council Presidency at the Federal Ministry of Finance© Federal Ministry of Finance / Photothek
Olaf Scholz presenting the programme of Germany’s Council Presidency to EU ambassadors in a video conference © Federal Ministry of Finance / Photothek
The BMF shines for Europe: 25 years of the Maastricht Treaty © Federal Ministry of Finance / Festival of Lights 2017
The BMF lights up for Europe: EU barcode © Federal Ministry of Finance / Festival of Lights 2017
Brandenburg Gate lights up at the start of the EU Council Presidency© Federal Ministry of Finance
Olaf Scholz presenting the programme of Germany’s Council Presidency to EU ambassadors in a video conference © Federal Ministry of Finance / Photothek
The BMF shines for Europe: Europe is for Lovers © Federal Ministry of Finance / Festival of Lights 2018
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The 2021–2027 Multiannual Financial Framework will play a key role in stimulating the EU’s economic recovery and promoting sustainable investments in our common strategic goals.
Fair taxation for an EU based on solidarity
For the single market to function properly, we need to have fair and effective taxation, especially since the economy is becoming increasingly digitalised. In addition, we have to fight tax evasion and money laundering with determination.
A new partnership with the United Kingdom
As of 1 January 2021, we intend to have a new and comprehensive partnership with the UK, one which is fair for all member states and in the interests of our citizens. It will be particularly important to strike a fair balance between rights and obligations.
