The Council of EU Ministers of Health, chaired by Greek Health Minister Makis Voridis, is taking place in Luxembourg on 20 June 2014.

The main items on the Council’s agenda will be the legislative proposals on medical devices, and in vitro diagnostic medical devices. The Ministers will take note of the progress achieved during the Greek Presidency, followed by a policy debate. The Council is due to adopt conclusions on “the economic crisis and healthcare”, and “nutrition and physical activity”.

The last, under the Greek Presidency, EPSCO Council takes place in Luxembourg on June 19^th 2014, with important issues regarding the employment and its social aspects on the agenda

During the last AGRIFISH Council under the Greek Presidency held in Luxembourg (16-17.06.2014), Agriculture ministers discussed issues related to school fruit, vegetables and milk scheme, the future of dairy products as well as issues related to the adoption of the regulation on the fisheries landing obligation.

The last AGRIFISH Council, chaired by Greek Rural Development and Food minister, Georgios Karasmanis, is taking place in Luxembourg on 16-17 June.

On Monday, 16 June the Council will address agricultural issues. More specifically, ministers will be briefed on the progress concerning the Commission's proposal for a regulation on aid schemes for the supply of fruit and vegetables and milk in schools.

The Commission will also present a report on the development of the market situation in the dairy sector.