Over the coming six months, Linklaters will be closely
monitoring and analysing political and legislative developments
during Luxembourg's presidency of the EU Council. We will be
tracking news from the presidency, progress on the various issues
Luxembourg has set as priorities, and exploring the whys and hows
of decisions and developments as they happen. For this first in a
series of communications Patrick Geortay, Luxembourg capital
markets and banking partner, will place you at the heart of the
upcoming discussions and provide insights into their
implications.
Luxembourg, which took over the rotating presidency of the
European Union on 1 July, faces a heavy workload during a critical
period for the EU. In addition to overseeing the union's
response to the unfolding economic and financial crisis enveloping
Greece, the grand duchy has set out ambitious priorities in areas
including completing the post-crisis reform of financial
institutions and markets and enhancing
