Latvia is kicking off its EU presidency on 9 January 2014 in Riga hosting an official ceremony for launching the European Year for Development 2015 that will be dedicated to development cooperation. A special focus will be placed on the significance of the rule of law and good governance in ensuring growth.The event will include the opening of a joint Latvia-Luxembourg video competition for young people, a motorcycle expedition route planned by students for the Motorcycle Adventures Club apPasaule (“Around the World”), and NGO activities during the Year for Development.
Latvia will focus on 4 activities during its presidency
The EHA will cooperate with the Latvian Hydrogen Association to increase the visibility of the role of hydrogen during the Latvian EU presidency.