Greek Minister of Justice, Transparency and Human Rights Charalampos Athanassiou attended the Justice and Home Affairs Council in Brussels on December 6, where he presented the priorities of the Greek Presidency in justice affairs. It intends "to continue the efforts undertaken by all EU Member States towards a fair Europe that cares for and is close to its citizens. A place where policies are based on democracy, fairness and respect for human rights," said Athanassiou.

Making progress on the data protection reform is a key priority for the incoming presidency. Particular attention will also be paid to the revision of the Insolvency Regulation, with the desirable aim to reach a final agreement.

As far as the Regulation creating a European Account Preservation Order is concerned, Athanassiou reassured Member States that “all efforts will be made to complete negotiations on the remaining issues of the regulation, with a view to reaching an agreement at first reading with the European Parliament on the whole of the regulation and the recitals before the end of the current parliamentary term.”

More information: Greek EU Presidency - Press Releases (16.6.2013)