2016 in the European Union
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Events in the year 2016 in the European Union.
Incumbents
President of the European Council
Commission President
Council Presidency
Parliament President
High Representative
Events
January
- 1 January
- Netherlands takes over the six-month rotating presidency of the Council of EU.
- San Sebastián (Spain) and Wrocław (Poland) are the European Capitals of Culture for 2016. Both cities will host events to promote their local culture.
May
- Pact of Amsterdam: Cities get more influence in EU policies[3]
June
- The United Kingdom held a referendum on European Union membership, and voted to leave the EU.[4]
European Capitals of Culture
See also
References
- ^ "eu2016.nl". Archived from the original on 2016-01-03. Retrieved 2016-01-11.
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- ^ San Sebastián 2016
- ^ Wrocław 2016