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The European Union regrets the increasing number of reported acts of intimidation, threats and physical assaults on civil society representatives, political leaders, civil activists and journalists in Georgia. The EU, once again, calls on the Georgian authorities to put an end to these negative developments and investigate the documented acts of violence and intimidation thoroughly and in a timely...
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First let me thank you for convening this important conference here in Jordan. A lot has happened since the Cairo Peace Summit last October, organised by President Al-Sisi. That is why today’s conference is so vital. The European Union was born from the ashes of World War II, a horrific humanitarian disaster. Since then, we have built our Union on the principles of human dignity, internat...
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The European Union welcomes the adoption of the United Nations Security Council resolution 2735, supporting the new ceasefire proposal announced on 31 May. The European Union calls for its immediate implementation, as well as the implementation of the UN Security Council resolutions 2728, 2720 and 2712. The EU recalls its full support to the comprehensive roadmap presented by United States P...
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The press briefing ahead of the G7 summit in Borgo Egnazia (Italy) of 13, 14 and 15 June 2024 will take place VIA VIDEO CONFERENCE ONLY on Tuesday 11 June 2024 at 17.00. This briefing is "off the record". EU accredited journalists will be able to participate and ask questions remotely. To attend the event remotely, please use this form to register and have the possibility to ask questions...
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On 8 June, we celebrate the World Oceans Day. Oceans are vital for life on Earth, playing a crucial role in climate regulation, providing more oxygen than all forests combined and being paramount in addressing pressing global challenges, such as food security, energy and fast-tracking green transition. Ocean temperatures, however, have never been higher and marine life is disappearing at an unp...
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The European Union is appalled by credible reports of a yet another senseless massacre of over 100 defenceless villagers committed by the Rapid Support Forces in Wad al-Noura, in Al-Jazira State, Sudan. The EU is investing substantially, together with the OHCHR and the UN Independent Expert on the human rights situation in Sudan, in the monitoring and documentation of human rights violations co...
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The European Commission has launched today a public consultation inviting all interested parties to comment on draft targeted amendments to the rules on small amounts of aid to the agricultural sector (‘Agricultural de minimis Regulation'). All interested parties can respond to the public consultation until 21 July 2024. The proposed amendment The Agricultural de minimis Regulation exe...
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The largest international conference on research, technologies and applications in the biomass and bio-economy will take place from 24 to 28 June at Parc Chanot in Marseille. This year, the 32nd EUBCE will bring together 1,500 participants, 60 partners, 20 exhibitors and 20 European Horizon Europe projects to discuss the latest developments and innovations in the field, promote meetings and establ...
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On 5 June, the Belgian presidency of the Council of the European Union co-hosted an event at the Residence Palace in Brussels to mark the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions, together with the Delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to the EU, NATO and the Kingdom of Belgium, and the Belgian Red Cross. A panel of experts from the field and academia addressed key...
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The EU institutions are playing their part to defend the European elections on 6-9 June against disinformation and information manipulation targeting European democracy. The European elections are a flagship of European democracy. As documented by e.g. the European Digital Media Observatory, disinformation actors from inside and outside the EU seek to undermine the integrity of the electo...
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