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The European Union deeply regrets the execution of Kenneth Eugene Smith in the State of Alabama yesterday. The EU strongly opposes the death penalty at all times and in all circumstances. It is a violation of the right to life and the ultimate denial of human dignity. The death penalty fails to act as a deterrent to crime and represents an ultimate punishment that makes miscarriages of justice ...
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The European Union condemns in the strongest possible terms the recent wave of repression against former political prisoners remaining in Belarus, as well as relatives of political prisoners. The raids and searches by the regime’s security apparatus affected more than 100 people, many of whom have been arrested. The Lukashenka regime continues its deplorable tactics of intimidation and repressi...
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The FPS Foreign Affairs defends the interests and values of Belgium and Belgians abroad, as well as effective multilateralism. This includes supporting Belgian candidates for positions in international organisations. Through Belgium's diplomatic mission network at home and abroad, information and clarification on Belgian candidatures is provided to countries or partners participating in a selec...
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Brussels, 24.01.2024 – Promote Ukraine NGO is thrilled to announce the launch of the "Ukraine Leads Network," a platform designed to showcase civil society organisations in the EU dedicated to safeguarding and advocating for Ukraine's interests. The Ukraine Leads Network will also serve as a bridge, connecting these organisations with potential supporters and donors. Liza Bezvershenko, Lead of ...
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On 2 February, the EU will gather representatives from countries and regional organisations across Africa, Asia and the Pacific in Brussels for the 3rd EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum and the 24th EU-ASEAN Ministerial in Brussels. 3rd EU – Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum In the morning, High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell will chair the 3rd EU - Indo-Pacific Ministe...
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Good afternoon, everyone. Social dialogue is a vital part of our social market economy, future growth and the resilience of our economies. It brings companies and workers together to reach compromises that improve socio-economic impacts and benefits. When workers are affected by employers' decisions, they must also be properly consulted. The right to be informed and consulted on rel...
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Good afternoon, bonsoir, Minister [for Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia, Bujar Osmani], Excellencies, Members of the Parliament, Ambassadors, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a great pleasure for me to be here with you this afternoon, to welcome you to discuss one of the most significant threats of our time. It is not about a bomb that can kill you, it is about a poison that can col...
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On 23 January 2024, Belgium, represented by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hadja Lahbib, and the Secretary of State for Science Policy, Thomas Dermine, signed the Artemis Accords. The Artemis Accords are a set of legally non-binding principles for cooperation in the civil exploration of the Moon, Mars, comets and asteroids for peaceful purposes. They were adopted on 13 October 2020 at the ini...
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I am very happy to welcome you, Minister [for Foreign Affairs of Egypt, Sameh] Shoukry here in Brussels. Tomorrow is the 20th anniversary of the entry into force of the European Union-Egypt Association Agreement. I very much appreciate your views, your readiness to discuss frankly and openly, and our overall cooperation and friendship, dear Sameh. We already exchanged views yesterday, at the...
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The informal meeting of trade ministers took place on 22-23 January 2024, in Brussels. Its main objective was the preparation of the thirteenth Ministerial Conference (MC13) of the World Trade Organization, to be held in Abu Dhabi from 26 to 29 February 2024. The EU Trade Ministers also discussed the Open Strategic Autonomy, and the trade issues under discussion at the European Parliament ahead of...
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