Horizontal priorities for Latvia
Stability and enhancement of the Economic and Monetary Union, including
- Banking Union
- Economic policy coordination
- social dimension of the EMU
During the Greek Presidency, work must be continued on the current issues of EMU enhancement. We believe that the strengthening of mechanisms will considerably improve the European Union’s ability to identify risks and threats to EMU functioning as well as preventing crises.
Growth and employment, in particular
Single Market, including the Digital Single Market
European Semester
Promotion of employment
Taxes
Latvia considers that it is essential to ensure continuity in the work on a number of substantial proposals under the Europe 2002 Strategy that stimulate economic growth and employment. An effective European Semester is of vital importance.
Latvia's priorities at the Foreign Affairs Council
Central Asia and Afghanistan
We are interested in a continued dialogue between the EU and Central Asian states, facilitating Central Asian regional cooperation as well as enhancing security and stability.
EU Eastern Partnership
Latvia continues to support the process of bringing the Eastern Partnership states closer to the EU in political and economic terms.
The United States of America
To maintain a close EU-U.S. cooperation in addressing global issues.
The Russian Federation
We want to achieve a balanced progress in all topics on the EU-Russia agenda.
Common trade policy
Latvia supports the promotion of trade relations with third countries.