Author: Web Master

Hello, good morning, Today is the 75th anniversary of NATO. Three quarters of a century ago NATO was born. At that time, there were 12 members, today there are 32. And I want to welcome Sweden which is the [last] one that has joined NATO. Today, we are going to receive colleagues, friends, from the Indo-Pacific. What is happening in the Indo-Pacific is also in relation with the Russian aggre...
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Le podcast « A quoi tu sers ? Le podcast sur les métiers de l’Europe » est lancé aujourd’hui sur les plateformes de streaming Apple, Spotify, Google Podcast et Deezer. Ce programme offre une immersion dans le quotidien des professionnels européens, leur donnant la parole pour qu’ils partagent le fonctionnement et la raison d’être de leur métier au cœur, ou autour, des institutions européennes. ...
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The Council presidency and the European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on setting up a Reform and Growth Facility for the Western Balkans. The Facility is the centrepiece of the Growth Plan for the Western Balkans presented by the Commission in November 2023. The Facility will cover the period from 2024 to 2027 and is expected to provide up to €2 billion in grants and €4 billio...
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The announcement by the ruling party in Georgia to re-introduce a draft law on “Transparency of Foreign Influence” raises serious concerns. The European Union recalls the public pledge of the Georgian government and the ruling party from the last year to “unconditionally withdraw” such legislation. The EU regrets that it is once again being considered despite strong public and internatio...
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The European Union condemns the attack on an Iranian diplomatic installation in Damascus on 1 April, as well as the reported casualties. In this highly tense regional situation, it is imperative to show utmost restraint. Further escalation in the region is in no one’s interest. The principle of the inviolability of diplomatic and consular premises and personnel must be respected in all c...
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On Monday 8 April, the High Representative Borrell will hold a press conference in Brussels together with the EUNAVFOR ASPIDES Operation Commander Rear Admiral Vasileios Gryparis to provide an update about activities to restore maritime security and freedom of navigation in the Red Sea. Since its launch on 19 February, Operation ASPIDES successfully acted to mitigate the negative impact of the ...
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To the day 75 years ago, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Iceland, Italy, Norway, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, the United States and the United Kingdom signed the North Atlantic Treaty in Washington, the founding treaty of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO). Since then, the Alliance has grown from 12 to 32 Allies, following the recent accession of Finland and Sweden. ...
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The killing  by the Israeli Defence Forces of seven members of a humanitarian team of World Central Kitchen, while they were travelling to deliver food to the most vulnerable in Gaza, is appalling. We urge a swift implementation of the announced commitment by the Israeli authorities to conduct a thorough investigation and ensure accountability for those who are responsible. We recall the Isr...
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The European Union is concerned by newly adopted legislation giving temporary powers to the Israeli Government to prevent foreign media networks from operating in Israel. Press freedom has to be guaranteed everywhere including in war contexts, where the work of journalists and media workers is essential in providing the public with accurate and timely information. Too many journalists have l...
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The European Union strongly condemns the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK) launch of a ballistic missile on 2 April, which is another violation of UN Security Council resolutions. The EU reiterates its call on the DPRK to cease all illegal actions that threaten regional and international peace and security. We urge the DPRK to accept the offers of dialogue by relevant parties an...
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