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High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell is visiting Brazil on 21-22 February to participate in the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, organised by the Brazilian Presidency. This visit provides an opportunity to reconfirm the EU’s solid partnership with the G20 members. During the meeting, High Representative Borrell and the Foreign Ministers of the G20 members will hold in-depth discussio...
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Indicative programme All times are approximate and subject to change Chair: Paschal Donohoe, President of the Eurogroup 08.00 Arrivals (live streaming) 08.30 Doorstep by Paschal Donohoe (live streaming) 09.00 Eurogroup meeting In inclusive format (roundtable): - The Future of European Capital and Financial Markets: discussion of the draft statement In regular format (+/- 1...
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Let me be the first one talking to welcome you, Prime Minister [Irakli] Kobakhidze here in Brussels. It is your first visit abroad and coming to Brussels demonstrates that you are taking [the] Georgian path to the European Union very seriously. This is our first Association Council with Georgia as a candidate country, and we have entered a new strategic phase in our relations. This discussio...
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The Informal meeting of European Tourism Ministres took place in Louvain-la-Neuve on February 20th. Member States were invited to exchange around the following topics : the twin transition of Tourism – both digital and sustainable – as well as perspectives on tourism at the European level during the next European mandate. “The Belgian Presidency is dedicated to promoting tourism as a means of s...
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Today, the Commission is announcing an initial €83 million in humanitarian aid to support the people affected by Russia's war against Ukraine in 2024. Russia's targeted attacks on Ukraine's key energy and civilian infrastructure like hospitals, schools and power grids are seriously hampering people's access to basic services. With each new shelling, more and more Ukrainians are left homel...
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DIA Europe 2024 to Confront Sustainability, Innovation and Collaboration in Healthcare Basel, Switzerland — Feb, 2024 — DIA, a global organization of life sciences professionals, will emphasize how collaboration and innovation can support sustainability in healthcare at DIA Europe 2024, to be held March 12-14 at Square Brussels Convention Centre in Brussels. DIA Europe, the largest and most fo...
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Señor presidente de la República de Guatemala [Bernardo Arévalo], señor ministro [de Asuntos Exteriores, Carlos Ramiro Martínez], señoras y señores, Tuve el placer de visitar Guatemala hace pocas semanas, para asistir a la toma de posesión del presidente Bernardo Arévalo. No fue una toma de posesión cualquiera, pero fue una toma de posesión trascendental. Trascendental porque se pudo llevar ...
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The press briefing ahead of the Eurogroup meeting will take place on Wednesday, 21 February at 10.00. 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 b...
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Rising poverty, deteriorating mental health, online sexual abuse and exposure to pollution among challenges faced by millions of children across the EU – UNICEF Ahead of decisive European Parliament elections, UNICEF urges the European Union to safeguard and strengthen children’s rights BRUSSELS, 19 February 2024 – A new report from UNICEF uncovers the prevalence of challenges faced by chil...
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The eighth edition of Bright Festival lit up the capital over four evenings. 41 installations and illuminations by national and international artists put the spotlight on the Royal and European Quarters. This year, as part of Belgium's Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the theme of Europe inspired several majestic works. In addition to this rich programme, the Bright Disco Night, Br...
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