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Russian authorities continue their systematic oppression and disregard of human rights of their own citizens. Repressive legislation and politically motivated trials are used to crack down on those who speak up against the illegal war of aggression against Ukraine, and for democracy and human rights in Russia. The prominent human rights defender and co-chair of renowned Memorial organisation O...
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Today, the European Union together with Canada and the US, are celebrating the tenth anniversary of the Galway Statement. The Galway Statement is a cooperation agreement to join forces on Atlantic Ocean research, increase the knowledge of the Atlantic Ocean and build a common path for sustainable management of this shared resource. This has been instrumental in fostering collaborative res...
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Today, the Commission proposes a new law to streamline cooperation between data protection authorities (DPAs) when enforcing the General Data Protection Regulation in cross-border cases. The new regulation will set up concrete procedural rules for the authorities when applying the GDPR in cases which affect individuals located in more than one Member State. For example, it will introduce an ...
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Today, the International Centre for the Prosecution of the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine (ICPA) started its operations in the Hague, hosted by the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation (Eurojust). The newly established Centre will be key to investigate Russia's crime of aggression against Ukraine and facilitate case building for future trials. It will provide a structu...
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The European Union has worked with Venezuelan and international partners for a peaceful and democratic Venezuelan-led solution to end the long-lasting political and social crisis. Credible, transparent and inclusive presidential elections in 2024 are a key part to that solution. In this context, the EU expresses its deep concern with the decisions intended to prevent members of the opposition f...
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Dear Prime Minister, dear Pedro, it is a great pleasure, and a great honour to be tonight with you for the launch of the Spanish presidency. I'm extremely confident because I know that this presidency is very well prepared. Your visit to Kyiv yesterday sends a strong signal of support to the people of Ukraine. Support for our common values because today Ukraine is the frontline in the battle for o...
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The European Union welcomes the adoption of a resolution by the United Nations General Assembly, for the establishment of a new mechanism dedicated to clarify the fate and whereabouts of missing people in Syria; and to provide crucial support to meet the needs of the victims, survivors, and families of those missing. Syria has one of the highest numbers of detained, abducted, and missing pe...
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Tomorrow, Spain takes over the presidency of the EU Council. Over the next six months, the Spanish government will try to find a consensus among EU member states to negotiate important files with the European Parliament. The leader of the Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament, Iratxe García, said: “As we approach the end of this legislative term, time is running out to adopt c...
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On 29 June 2023, the European Council adopted conclusions on Ukraine and security and defence. European Council conclusions on Ukraine and security and defence, 29 June 2023 Visit the website
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