He is expected to put energy and climate change at the top of the agenda, and will also focus on measures to improve the "EU perspective" for the Western Balkans, the promotion of intercultural dialogue and the ratification of the new Reform Treaty.
Šajā laikā prezidentvalsts ir Eiropas Savienības „seja un balss”, t.i., tā pārstāv visas ES dalībvalstis.