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Opening remarks President, Honourable Members of the European Parliament, On 26 October, over three million Georgians will cast their vote to elect a new Parliament. These parliamentary elections are pivotal for Georgia’s European Union path. They will also be a critical test for Georgia’s democracy. Last December, when Georgia was granted European Union candidate status, we hop...
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Opening remarks President, Honourable Members of the European Parliament, Today's debate highlights the significance of our relations with Moldova, a strategic partner and a future European Union member. This is also an opportunity to recognise Moldova’s significant efforts in addressing the threats and challenges arising from Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, and to address Russia...
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We began our discussion on the digital euro, together with our EU colleagues who are from outside the euro area. We reviewed the speed of change of the European payments landscape. We discussed the advancements that are taking place in payment technologies and the shift towards cashless transactions that have all redefined expectations regarding the future of the euro. Any decision to introduce...
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Opening remarks Señora presidenta, Señoras y Señores diputados, Anticipo que intervendré [en este debate] no solamente como vicepresidente de la Comisión [europea], sino también como alto representante encargado de la política exterior – a la que creo que debieran ustedes también haber invitado a este debate, porque se trata fundamentalmente de un tema de política exterior. La presidenta ...
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The programme of the I Love Science Festival has been finalised. On 11, 12 and 13 October, young and old can head to the Tour & Taxis district for a whole host of experiments, laboratories, activities, workshops and exhibitions dedicated to science. The festival is interactive and completely free. Read the press release 
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The European Union condemns the horrific massacre in Pont Sondé, carried out by the Gran Grif gang, marking yet another escalation in the extreme violence these criminal groups are inflicting on the Haitian people. This latest atrocity underscores the urgent need for the full deployment of the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSSM) to assist the Haitian National Police in combating gang...
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Buenos días a todos y a todas. Gracias por esperarme. Acabo de llegar de México, donde estuve representando a la Unión Europea en la ceremonia de toma de posesión de la nueva presidenta de México [Claudia Sheinbaum] y [donde pude] transmitirle los mejores deseos de la Unión para su mandato. Estoy muy satisfecho de poder estar aquí, en el foro de la Toja, otra vez más. Este es un foro q...
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We, the Leaders of the G7, express deep concern over the deteriorating situation in the Middle East and condemn in the strongest terms Iran’s direct military attack against Israel, which constitutes a serious threat to regional stability. We unequivocally reiterate our commitment to the security of Israel. Iran’s seriously destabilizing actions throughout the Middle East through terrorist proxi...
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As the escalation of hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel continues, today the European Commission has announced a further €30 million in humanitarian aid to help those most in need in Lebanon. This comes in addition to the €10 million already announced on 29 September and brings total EU humanitarian assistance to the country to over €104 million this year. President of the European Co...
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The value of EU trade covered by the vast network of 42 agreements with 74 partners in place in 2023 was more than €2.3 trillion, having risen by over 30% over the past five years, according to the Annual Report on the implementation and enforcement of EU trade policy published today. EU exports to preferential trade partners are increasing more steadily than our overall exports – our prefe...
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