The political programme of the Spanish presidency includes the issues which the Spanish government thinks the EU should address as a matter of priority and which it wishes to progress during the six months.

The Spanish presidency's priorities revolve around:

- Consolidating Europe's social agenda, paying special attention to gender equality and the fight against domestic violence.

- Promoting a People's Europe

- Getting out of the economic crisis. The fundamental aims are restoring job creation and achieving a more competitive Europe, as stated in the Lisbon Strategy.

- The European Union's energy security and the fight against climate change.

- Enabling Europe to speak with its own voice on the international scene and promoting its common values, peace and well-being.

- Consolidating a safer Union for its citizens, responding to the challenges of immigration and constructing a shared space with judicial and police cooperation.

The Spanish presidency will also receive the conclusions of the report on Europe's future by the think tank chaired by Felipe González.