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A wide-ranging survey published today shows that European citizens support the energy policy pursued by the EU in the last five years. Looking ahead, they express their strong backing for more EU-wide coordination, and even more efforts at EU and national level to make energy prices more affordable, as we pursue the clean energy transition and ensure our energy independence. A large majority...
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We are delighted to announce the online publication of the Q3 2024 issue of the Hydrogen Europe Quarterly magazine! The hydrogen sector needs strong, expansive infrastructure; without pipelines, terminals, and storage facilities in place, our sector cannot and will not flourish This issue begins with an article on how “two infrastructures are better than one”, with the insights of Christophe...
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BRUSSELS, 24 September 2024 – Country representatives of UNHCR, UNICEF and WFP in Sudan sounded the alarm and urged the EU to step up efforts to help those affected by one of the world’s worst, and most neglected, humanitarian emergencies. As the war in Sudan rages on for nearly 18 months, the country is facing one of the largest and fastest growing displacement crises in the world. Nearly 10.5...
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Good afternoon. I am convening today the [informal] Foreign Affairs Council of the European Union for our traditional meeting here, in New York, during the United Nations General Assembly – it is the heart of multilateralism. The world has been marked by so many crises, that international rules have never been so disregarded. The international rule system has never been so weakly implemen...
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The European Union regrets the decision of the transitional government of South Sudan to extend the transitional period again by another 24 months. The two extra years need to be used effectively to implement the outstanding provisions of the peace agreement, especially as regards a conducive and safe environment for transparent, inclusive and credible elections and a permanent constitution...
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Ten years ago today, on 23 September 2014, Uyghur economist and human rights activist Ilham Tohti was sentenced to life in prison on alleged separatism-related charges. For more than two decades, he worked tirelessly to foster dialogue and understanding between Uyghurs and Han Chinese. For his dedication and advocacy, he was awarded the European Parliament Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought in ...
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The European Union is extremely concerned by the escalation in Lebanon, following Friday’s attacks in Beirut - where at least three children were also killed - and the increasing cross border violence between Israel and Hezbollah. Heavy attacks are reported also today, both in Israel and Lebanon. A ceasefire is urgent, across the Blue Line as in Gaza. Civilians on both sides are paying a hi...
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On 10 September 2024, the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA79) was kicked off, with the theme "Leaving no one behind: acting together for the advancement of peace, sustainable development and human dignity for present and future generations". A Belgian delegation, led by Prime Minister Alexander De Croo, will travel to New York for the Ministerial Week, as part of the Ge...
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Thank you very much Mister President, dear Volodymir, Thank you for welcoming me again in Kyiv. This is now the eighth time that I have been here since the brutal invasion of Russia in Ukraine and this visit comes at a crucial time. Winter is approaching and Russia keeps targeting your civilian energy infrastructure in a blatant and vicious way to try and plunge your country in the dark. ...
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A high-level delegation of the European Commission will attend the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) next week in New York. The focus of EU engagement will be to tackle the unprecedented set of conflicts and crises across the world. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager, High Representative/Vice-President J...
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