Conference begins on new EU treaty23 Jul 2024 | The Intergovernmental Conference (IGC) got under way on Monday 23 July, with a brief ceremonial meeting organised by the Portuguese presidency.
The EU member states will be discussing how to implement the decisions taken at the European Council of 21-23 June on a new European treaty to amend the existing EC and EU treaties. The Portuguese presidency aims to ensure that this group of experts completes its work before the informal meeting of heads of state and government in Lisbon on 18-19 October.