In accordance with the mandate given by the March 2008 European Council, the Presidency's objective is to reach an agreement with the European Parliament by the end of 2008 with a view to approval at first reading before the end of the current legislature.
Eesistujariigi eesmärk on vastavalt 2008. aasta märtsi Euroopa Ülemkogu volitusele saavutada enne 2008. aasta ja praeguse ametiaja lõppu esimesel lugemisel kokkulepe Euroopa Parlamendiga.