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L’Union européenne a suivi avec inquiétude les récents développements en Tunisie, notamment les arrestations concomitantes de plusieurs figures de la société civile, de journalistes et d’acteurs politiques. Les associations de la société civile et les médias jouent un rôle fondamental dans toutes les démocraties en participant directement au développement économique et social du pays. Les liber...
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On 14 May 2024, national hydrogen associations from across Europe gathered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, to strengthen their cooperation in the deployment of hydrogen technologies. The outcome of the meeting was the signature of a Cooperation Charter for European Associations Advancing Clean Hydrogen, which will guide the joint efforts to establish favourable conditions for European leadership in...
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Thank you Vincent. Good afternoon, everyone. I will start with taxation. We have taken a significant step in our fair taxation agenda with today's general approach on new rules to make withholding tax procedures more efficient and secure. This will have a positive impact on investors, financial intermediaries – like banks – and national tax administrations. Today, these procedures vary...
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Ahead of the European elections taking place from 6 to 9 June, the Commission has published today a Eurobarometer on Youth and Democracy, revealing early indications of 64% of young people saying they intend to vote. However, while 38% indicated that they think voting is the most effective action to make their voice heard, some 19% said they were not interested in politics and 13% were not i...
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L’UE prend note du déroulement du premier tour des élections au Tchad et de la publication des résultats provisoires. Étant donné l’importance d’un processus électoral inclusif, libre, transparent et apaisé, l’UE ne peut que déplorer la non-accréditation d’un nombre important d’observateurs de la société civile à la veille du scrutin. Elle s’inquiète également des violences post-électorales et ...
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Almost two years since the adoption of the REPowerEU Plan, the Commission is today providing additional support to Member States to further accelerate the deployment of renewable energy and reduce Russian fossil fuel imports. The Commission has adopted a series of new and updated recommendations and guidance documents to improve and streamline permitting procedures and auctions for renewable...
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High Representative/Vice President Josep Borrell will travel to California on 12-16 May. The visit will provide an opportunity to reaffirm the strength and dynamism of the EU-US partnership as well as strengthen transatlantic cooperation in the field of technology and innovation. Throughout his visit, the HR/VP will have the opportunity to meet with different circles, namely political representati...
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The EU regrets the fact that the new President of North Macedonia, President Siljanovska-Davkova, did not use the constitutional name of the country during the swearing-in ceremony today. The EU recalls the importance of full respect for existing, legally binding agreements including the Prespa Agreement with Greece.
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Members of the International Association of Press Clubs – representatives of dozens of press clubs and foreign correspondents' clubs from around the world – honored the IAPC Freedom of Speech Award 2024 for “Information Resistance” (“Iнформацiйний спротив”) from Ukraine in recognition of countering threats that have arisen in Ukraine, Europe and the world as a result of long-term disinformation co...
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Les Etats membres de l’Union européenne ont décidé d’un commun accord de ne pas proroger le mandat de la mission EUTM Mali au-delà du 18 mai 2024, suite à la revue stratégique et aux consultations menées avec les autorités maliennes, et tenant compte de l’évolution de la situation politique et sécuritaire sur le terrain. En onze ans de présence au Mali, EUTM Mali a épaulé, à la demande de...
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