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The third meeting of the Accession Conference with Ukraine was held in Brussels on 14 July 2026, serving to open negotiations on cluster 6, external relations.     View meeting page
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Today, the EU and Ukraine took another important step in the accession process by opening negotiations on the so-called 'external relations' cluster (Cluster 6). This is a core thematic grouping within the EU’s accession negotiation framework setting the parameters for how candidate countries align their international, trade and defence policies with the EU. “Just one month since the openin...
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We have just concluded a long meeting of Foreign Ministers. First on Ukraine. We started with breakfast, where together with Ireland, we co-hosted a session on the fate of Ukrainian civilian detainees. Thousands are being held illegally in Russian prisons, including in Russian occupied territories in Ukraine. The evidence of torture, sexual violence, and complete denial of due process is overwh...
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Indicative programme All times are approximate and subject to change Place: Europa building, Brussels Chair: Thomas Byrne, Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence of Ireland From 07.30 Arrivals (live streaming) +/- 07.30 Doorstep by Thomas Byrne (live streaming) +/- 07.45 Doorstep by Deputy Prime of Ukraine Taras Kachka (live streaming) +/- 08.00 Accession Confer...
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Good morning, everybody. We have a full day ahead with the FAC and discussions. First, we start with Ukraine and civilian detainees. We have a lot of talk about the prisoners of war, also the children that have been abducted, but actually there are also civilians that are being really detained in the occupied territories. These are teachers, these are journalists. We have the NGOs here from...
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Tomorrow, Europe pays its tribute to the memory of over 8,300 Bosniak men and boys who were killed in the Srebrenica genocide 31 years ago. Our thoughts are with the families of the victims of the genocide. We share the grief of those who endure the anguish of uncertainty about their missing loved ones, and we continue to stand by the survivors whose lives were upended in July 1995. The Srebren...
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In light of the wildfires currently affecting several regions across Europe, the FPS Foreign Affairs urges Belgian travellers to register with Travellers Online before their departure.   Travellers Online is a service provided by the FPS Foreign Affairs for Belgians travelling abroad, regardless of their destination. Through this platform, travellers can register their travel details a...
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Ladies and gentlemen, good evening. I would like to begin with the conclusion of today's meeting, because I believe it captures effectively the most important message. Budgets, public debt and fiscal rules remain at the core of the Eurogroup's mission. They will continue to form the foundation of our economic policy. But the economy is changing at a pace we have never experienced before, ...
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At the Eurogroup, ministers discussed and adopted a statement on the euro area's fiscal stance ahead of the preparation of national budgets for next year. In inclusive format, the Eurogroup held an exchange on the implications of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity for the financial sector, as well as the framework conditions needed to support the development of AI in Europe. Finally, the Eu...
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  Brussels Special Venues (BSV) celebrates its 20th anniversary The Experience Event on 14 and 15 September celebrates Brussels as a leading MICE destination Two days of guided tours through iconic and exceptional BSV venues Exclusively for professional event organisers  BSV – Brussels Special Venues is a non-profit association that has been bringing together premium event ve...
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