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In light of the devastating consequences of Russia's war of aggression for Ukraine's people, economy, and infrastructure, and given the enormous scale and complexity of the recovery and reconstruction challenge, the European Commission is proposing to establish a dedicated financing instrument that will provide coherent, predictable as well as flexible support for the period 2024-2027 to Ukr...
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Good afternoon! Today I will present you our MFF review which has just been adopted by the College. Before going into the details of our proposal, let me briefly outline the political context. The EU budget has been instrumental to enable the EU response to unprecedent challenges over the past years: the pandemic, the war of aggression against Ukraine with all its consequences: infl...
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The Socialists and Democrats are committed to working towards a reform of the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) – the budget of the EU for the period 2021-2027. The S&D Group believes it is no longer possible to respond to the emerging needs of our citizens and businesses without changing the way the MFF works. The Group has long been calling for an in-depth revision and – under the leader...
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The European Union is strongly concerned by the latest events in Jenin, which have led to several civilian casualties. Military operations must be proportionate and in line with international humanitarian law. In line with its long-standing strong opposition to Israel’s settlement policy, the European Union is concerned by Israel’s announced plans to advance planning for more than 4,000 set...
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Overview of the main topics and events at the Council of EU and European Council for the coming fortnight. Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (Energy), 19 June 2023 Ministers will seek a general approach on a reform of the EU electricity market design. Under other business ministers will hear from the Commission on winter preparedness and on external energy relations. Read mo...
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Upon the proposal of Foreign Minister Hadja Lahbib and Minister of Development Cooperation Caroline Gennez, the Council of Ministers approved a new financial support package for Ukraine on 16 June 2023. These include support of NATO initiatives for Ukraine and Moldova, the UN Fund to Support Women's Organizations, the International Atomic Energy Agency and the Trust Fund for Victims of the Interna...
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The Council today adopted an amending implementing decision as regards the recovery and resilience plan of Estonia. Estonia’s plan is now the first national plan which includes a REPowerEU chapter. This will contribute to accelerating Estonia’s transition towards clean energy, diversifying its energy supplies and improving its energy efficiency. Additional amendments were made to reflect the...
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Today, the Commission is proposing new rules to help consumers make informed and sustainable choices when purchasing mobile and cordless phones, and tablets, under the existing EU Energy Labelling Regulation. This new proposal comes on the same day as the approval of measures to make these devices more energy efficient, durable and easier to repair by the European Parliament and Council, fol...
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Today’s meeting marks the 25th anniversary from our very first Eurogroup meeting, which was also held here in Luxembourg on June 4, 1998. If I look back at what has unfolded since our last milestone – our 20th anniversary in 2018 – the scale of the challenges that have confronted us in the intervening period has been unprecedented. We have taken extraordinary actions to support our citizens ami...
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Date: Tuesday, 20 June at 9.00 AM Location: near the National Bank of Belgium (Boulevard de Berlaimont, Brussels) Agenda: Action to urge the National Bank of Belgium to provide more affordable loans for energy renovation On Tuesday, 20 June at 9.00 AM, Rise for Climate Belgium, Positive Money Europe, Grands-Parents pour le Climat, Grootouders voor het Klimaat, FairFin, and Attac Bruxelles...
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