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The legal acts adopted on 27 February 2025 by the National Assembly of Republika Srpska and signed by the President of Republika Srpska on 5 March 2025 undermine the constitutional and legal order of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the functionality of the country’s institutions and threaten fundamental freedoms of its citizens. These actions contradict the commitments Bosnia and Herzegovina has undert...
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The streets of the capital of Europe will once again don the colours of the rainbow for Brussels Pride. This year, the theme ‘Unite, time to protect our rights’ will call for a society where everyone's fundamental rights are respected daily. A powerful and unifying message, more essential than ever in these troubled times when the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community are still too often challenged. ...
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Check against delivery! Good day everybody. We have an important European Council today. First, we are going to discuss defence and what we can do to really boost our own defence. All the options are on the table when it comes to financing of the defence – from grants to reallocation of the cohesion funds, to also the change of fiscal rules. I think this has been pushed for long. Th...
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Agenda highlights EU leaders are meeting for a special summit to discuss continued support for Ukraine and European defence. We are living a defining moment for Ukraine and European security. European Council President António Costa, 23 February 2025 The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, is invited to the meeting. Invitation letter by President António Costa...
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On 6 March, High Representative/Vice-President (HR/VP) Kaja Kallas will host the first Youth Policy Dialogue on EU Foreign Policy in Brussels. This event marks a step towards a more inclusive and youth-driven approach to the EU’s actions around the world. The event will bring together 25 young individuals, aged 19-30, from diverse backgrounds and regions across the globe and the EU. These young...
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We are very concerned by the disruptions of parliamentary work and the violence in the Parliament. The Parliament must be the place for democratic debate in the interest of all citizens, and must fully play its role. The recent developments in Serbia targeting civil society organisations are also very worrying. Civil society plays a vital role in the development of a democratic and pluralistic ...
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The press briefing ahead of the Eurogroup meeting will take place on Friday, 7 March at 11.00. The briefing will be "off the record" and will be given by Tuomas Saarenheimo, President of the Eurogroup Working Group. The press briefing will take place in a hybrid format: EU accredited journalists will be able to participate and ask questions either remotely or in person at the Europa building...
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I am very pleased to be here in Chișinău on this symbolic day. Three years ago, you, Madam President, signed Moldova’s formal application to join the European Union. Since then, Moldova has undergone a transformative journey, moving steadily closer to the European Union. I am impressed by how much your country has achieved in these three challenging years. I pay tribute to all of those who have be...
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The press briefing ahead of the Special European Council meeting of 6 March 2025 will take place on Wednesday 5 March 2025 at 11.00. This briefing will be "off the record". The press briefing will take place in a hybrid format: EU accredited journalists or journalists accredited for the summit will be able to participate and ask questions either in person at the Justus Lipsius press room or ...
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The EU condemns the refusal of Hamas to accept the extension of the first phase of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza. Israel's subsequent decision to block the entry of all humanitarian aid into Gaza could potentially result in humanitarian consequences. The EU calls for a rapid resumption of negotiations on the second phase of the ceasefire, and expresses its strong support to the mediators. ...
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