New year, new beginnings? Well, at least in the Council of the EU: Portugal has taken over the rotating presidency since 1 January and will be steering the different Council configurations over the next six months. In our quiz, you can find out how much you know about Portugal and the Portuguese.

Also, in the final days of 2020, the EU and the UK finally struck a deal on the future EU-UK relations. This brought yet another historic first: a Council meeting on Christmas Day. Below you will find the behind-the-scenes story full of fun facts and curiosities about the treaty and its signature.

In addition, we have plenty of tips on how you can kick-start your own year in a European spirit.