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200 000 people took part in Brussels Pride – In the capital of Europe. Rainbow colours washed over the streets of the capital on Saturday 18 May. This year, the theme of the event was ‘Safe Everyday, Everywhere’, promoting a society where everyone can feel free and safe every day, everywhere. With the Pride Village, the Pride March, the Rainbow Village and the Mont des Arts stage, Brussels had eve...
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We condemn in the strongest terms the armed attack against a group of foreign tourists visiting Bamyan, Afghanistan. Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of the victims who lost their lives and those injured in the attack.
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The Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU) hosted a high-level conference in Brussels on Friday 17 May. This date of 17 May is the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Transphobia and Intersexophobia (IDAHOT). The event brought together the European Commissioner for Equality, the relevant Ministers and Secretaries of State from several EU Member States, members ...
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The eighth edition of the Ministerial Brussels Conference on “Supporting the future of Syria and the region” will take place on Monday 27, in Brussels. The Ministerial meeting will see the participation of representatives from the EU Member States, Syria’s neighbouring States, and third countries, as well as representatives from the United Nations, international organisations, and Syr...
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70 years ago, in May 1954, the Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the event of Armed Conflict, together with its first Protocol, was adopted. It was the first international multilateral treaty exclusively focused on the protection of cultural heritage. It has paved the way for manifold efforts and instruments for the protection of cultural heritage, including the fight aga...
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Energy Minister Tinne Van der Straeten and her Irish and British counterparts, Eamon Ryan and Andrew Bowie, signed a Joint Statement in Bruges on Wednesday to explore the commissioning of an interconnector between the wind farms off the Irish coast and the Princess Elisabeth energy island, with the aim of creating an energy corridor between the three countries. This Joint Statement marks a new ...
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Let me begin with the five key messages from this forecast: First, after a difficult 2023, economic activity rebounded in the first quarter of this year. Economic momentum is expected to gather pace over the coming quarters, leading to an annual growth rate for the EU of 1% this year and 1.6% in 2025. Second, private consumption is set to drive the economic rebound, thanks to continued...
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The EU stands with the Georgian people and their choice in favour of democracy and of Georgia’s European future. The intimidation, threats and physical assaults on civil society representatives, political leaders and journalists, as well as their families is unacceptable. We call on the Georgian authorities to investigate these documented acts. The European Council granted Georgia the status of...
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The European Union urges Israel to end its military operation in Rafah immediately. This operation is further disrupting the distribution of humanitarian aid in Gaza and is leading to more internal displacement, exposure to famine and human suffering. More than a million civilians are sheltering in and around Rafah and have been told to evacuate to areas that, according to the United Nations, c...
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Brussels, 15 May 2024; Europe is the birthplace of modern veterinary medicine and home to world-leading animal health companies. With the EU elections just around the corner the animal health industry has four clear ambitions for Europe to maintain its first-class reputation for animal health and welfare, sustainability and innovation. Firstly, One Health action must be the priority for decisio...
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