Rutte relies on EU presidency Malta

Prime Minister Mark Rutte is confident that Malta will implement earlier agreements as it takes over the EU presidency from Slovakia on 1 January.

Prior to the Presidency Netherlands last January took over for six months, the three countries agreed that the EU should focus on growth, jobs, competitiveness and security. ' There has been significant progress, but there is still much to do, '' said Rutte. ' Economic growth is still too low and unemployment too high. I am confident that we can achieve more goals. ''

Rutte wants the countries together next June if necessary, take the measure if delays.