Events in the year 2008 in the European Union.
2008 was designated as: European Year of Intercultural Dialogue
Incumbents President of the European Council Janez Janša (Jan – Jun 2008) Nicolas Sarkozy (July – Dec 2008) Commission President José Manuel Barroso Council Presidency: Slovenia (January – June) France (July - December) Parliament President Hans-Gert Pöttering High Representative Javier Solana
Events 1 January - Cyprus and Malta join the eurozone.Cyprus and Malta set to join eurozone in 2008 , EurActiv 1 January - Akrotiri and Dhekelia adopt the euro.Akrotiri and Dhekelia adopt the euro , EUbusiness 1 January - Slovenia starts the presidency of European Union as the first of new member states. 29 March - Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia implement the Schengen Agreement for airports. 1 July - France takes over the Presidency from Slovenia. 12 December - Switzerland joins the Schengen area.
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External links Video: What has Europe done for you in 2008?