2017 in the European Union

Events in the year 2017 in the European Union.

Incumbents

• President of the European Council
• Donald Tusk
• Commission President
• Jean-Claude Juncker
• Council Presidency
• (Jan – Jun 2017)
• (July – Dec 2017)
• Parliament President
• Martin Schulz (until January 17)
• Antonio Tajani (from January 17)
• High Representative
• Federica Mogherini

Events

January

• 1 January
• Malta takes over the six-month rotating presidency of the Council of EU.
• Aarhus (Denmark) and Pafos (Cyprus) are the European Capitals of Culture for 2017. Both cities will host events to promote their local culture.

July

• 1 July – Estonia takes over the six-month rotating presidency of the Council of EU.
• 6 July – the European Parliament unanimously accepted the call for the suspension of full membership negotiations between the EU and Turkey.

September

• 16 September European Union official announced United States will not treaty Paris Climate, after withdrew Paris agreement.

November

• 17 November Social summit for fair jobs and growth in Gothenburg

European Capitals of Culture

• Aarhus, Denmark
• Pafos, Cyprus

See also

• History of the European Union
• Timeline of European Union history

References