Author: Web Master

Bonjour à tous. Je suis très heureux d'accueillir Monsieur le chef du gouvernement d'Andorre et Monsieur le Ministre des Affaires étrangères de Saint-Marin à la Commission européenne et très heureux d'avoir eu ainsi l'opportunité d'échanger avec eux sur plusieurs questions européennes et surtout sur les relations de l'Union européenne avec les deux pays, notamment notre accord d'associ...
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European Council President Charles Michel and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will represent the European Union at the G7 summit in Borgo Egnazia, Apulia, Italy, on 13, 14 and 15 June 2024.   The Italian Government has opened the procedure for media accreditation for the G7 summit. Journalists can apply for official accreditation until 24.00 on 20 May 2024, (CES...
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As parts of efforts to strengthen people-to-people contacts between the countries of Gulf Cooperation Council and the European Union, the EU will host the first edition of the EU-GCC “Young Leaders in Regional Diplomacy” Program. The Program brings 14 young diplomats from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and the GCC Member States to Brussels and Bruges, between 12th and 17th May, to learn about...
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Today, as always, [we will discuss] Ukraine and Gaza [and] other crises also. We have to look at what is happening in Africa, in particular, in Sudan. But the main issue today will be to discuss the Ukrainian Plan, presented by the Ukrainian government, in order to see how the reconstruction and the reforms have to go hand in hand. But as I said many times, maybe it is more important to avoi...
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The European Union congratulates the people of Panama on the democratic and orderly elections held on Sunday 5 May and for their strong commitment to democracy, as demonstrated by the high voter turnout. The provisional results published by the Electoral Tribunal show a clear result and have been already recognised by all presidential contenders as well as by the current President. The EU congr...
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Good afternoon, Today was the third time I met President Xi in just over one year, and I think this reflects the importance we both attribute to EU-China relations. Once again, we had an open and honest exchange and discussion on points where we see eye to eye and on points where we have differences. Our topics range from geopolitical issues to climate change and of course our economic re...
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On Saturday 18 May, Brussels Pride will once again honour the LGBTQIA+ community by painting the streets of Brussels in the colours of the rainbow. This year's theme is ‘Safe Everyday Everywhere’, advocates a society where everyone can feel free and serene every day and everywhere. With the Pride Parade to the Pride Village and the Rainbow Village, it will be the perfect opportunity to celebrate d...
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Good morning to everybody, A warm welcome to all of you and, in particular, to our Ukrainian guests. Minister [for Strategic Industries of Ukraine, Oleksandr Kamyshin], and all of you, thank you for being here. I know how difficult it is and dangerous it is for you to travel, especially these days when the attacks of Russia against Ukraine continue. Russia’s forces are putting a lot of press...
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The press briefing ahead of the Eurogroup meeting will take place on Wednesday, 8 May at 11.30. The briefing will be "off the record" and will be given by Tuomas Saarenheimo, President of the Eurogroup Working Group. The press briefing will take place in a hybrid format: EU accredited journalists will be able to participate and ask questions either remotely or in person at the Europa buildin...
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Last weekend, the street of Brussels were teeming with people. Some 80,000 joined in the Brussels-Capital Region’s 35th anniversary celebrations at the Iris Festival. Saturday night, more than 9,000 people went wild at the Iris Tipik Electro Night. The rest of the weekend saw a remarkable number of families attend the activities in the Brussels Park and in the communes. Read the press release  ...
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