It picks up the reins from Germany.
Portugal's top task will be to wrap up negotiations on a new EU treaty.
During its presidency, Portugal also intends to hold the first EU-Africa summit in seven years.
(AFP, dpa)
(official site) July 1, 2007 -- Portugal takes over the EU's six-month rotating Presidency today.
It picks up the reins from Germany.
Portugal's top task will be to wrap up negotiations on a new EU treaty.
During its presidency, Portugal also intends to hold the first EU-Africa summit in seven years.
(AFP, dpa)