By Prensa Latina
Paris : Slovenia is set to assume the rotating presidency of the European Union on January 1, without new members in that group, but with the Euro zone now totaling 15.
The first and most important challenge for Slovenia will be to implement the necessary mechanisms for the EU Treaty, which replaced the failed Constitution.
The most powerful members of the EU will be watching over the treaty, chiefly France, which considers it an initiative of its president Nicolas Sarkozy.
Slovenia will hold the rotating post for six months. It was previously held by Germany and Portugal.
Slovenia is expected to continue the policies set forth by its predecessors, particularly initiatives on climate change and job creation.
Among Slovenia’s priorities as head of the EU is the strategic association of the EU to Latin America.