Author: Web Master

The recent adoption of the legislation on ‘Non-Commercial Organizations’, more commonly known as the ‘Foreign Representatives’ legislation, in the Kyrgyz Republic, is a worrying development. Legislation that restricts civil society organisations’ ability to operate freely could have a negative impact on the Kyrgyz society and their cooperation with international partners, like the European Unio...
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On 4th and 5th May, the Brussels-Capital Region celebrates its 35th anniversary with a grand Iris Festival. Once again, a large crowd is expected for the Iris Tipik Electro Night. Other major attractions include the Iris Festival in the communes and the Festival in the Park. This year, there are plenty of activities and entertainment options. The Iris Festival is the perfect opportunity to redisco...
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The European Commission has approved a €900 million French scheme to support companies investing in the use of biomass and renewable hydrogen in energy and fuel production, to foster the transition towards a net-zero economy in line with the Green Deal Industrial Plan. The scheme was approved under the State aid Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework, adopted by the Commission on 9 March ...
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Commissioner Reynders has informed President von der Leyen that the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe had recommended him to the Parliamentary Assembly of this organisation for the post of Secretary-General on 25 March, and requested an unpaid leave for the duration of the campaign as of 25 April and until the day of the election of the new Secretary-General of the Council of E...
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On 26 March, High Representative Schmidt decided to amend the Election Law of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The EU recalls that his executive powers should be used only as a measure of last resort against irreparable unlawful acts. The EU expects that Bosnia and Herzegovina authorities implement the required reforms ensuring that elections are conducted in line with European standards by implement...
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L’UE félicite Bassirou Diomaye Faye pour son élection à la Présidence du Sénégal. Les citoyens sénégalais se sont mobilisés en masse pour élire leur nouveau Président. Le déroulement ordonné et pacifique du scrutin confirme l’ancrage démocratique profond du Sénégal, la solidité des institutions et la responsabilité des acteurs politiques qui, de manière conjuguée, ont permis de mener à bien ce ...
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Today, the Commission has selected a new round of 170 projects under the Technical Support Instrument (TSI), to support Member States to design and implement a total of 307 reforms in 2024, which will strengthen Member States' competitiveness, resilience, and modernisation. These reforms will cover a wide range of areas impacting citizens' lives in the EU, ranging from the application of ...
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Ladies and Gentlemen, Distinguished Guests, Thank you for inviting me, to address your Annual Conference of the Forum for the Future of Agriculture. For more than 15 years, the Forum has convened a wide range of stakeholders across the food system. It has become an inclusive space to discuss topics such as the future of our global food system, or to look for new ideas, new solutions to m...
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To mark the second annual International Day of Zero Waste, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) will launch its Food Waste Index Report 2024 on 27 March 2024. The report provides the latest global estimates on food waste, occurring at retail and consumer level. Addressing food waste is an important facet of embracing zero waste and tackling the climate crisis. Leading experts on food wa...
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The European Union expresses its solidarity with the United Kingdom on the impact of malicious cyber activities against their democratic processes. We continue to monitor and address malicious cyber activities against our societies, democracies and economies, and stand ready to take further action when necessary. Ahead of the European and national elections, we are providing recommendations ...
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