The content and scope of the legislation considered during a presidency depend on the EU Strategic Agenda initiatives of the European Commission. There are 500 to 700 legislative proposals considered during each six-month period. Statistically, one-third of all legislative proposals on which negotiations are held are adopted under the presidency of one Member State, as the regular legislative procedure takes one to two years on average.

See also Program and Priorities of the Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the EU.