Author: Web Master

We have reached another crucial step towards the creation of a concrete and useful European identity – a European Digital Identity Wallet (EDIW) that will enable all EU citizens to access national administrations and private services in all 27 Member States. Initially presented by the EU Commission in 2021, the S&Ds ensured a high level of cybersecurity and data protection. The EDIW will boost...
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Background brief - Special European Council, 9-10 February 2023 View meeting page           Council of the European Union: +32 22816319 | Press European Council / President: +32 22815150 | Press President www.consilium.europa.eu/press  
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The Socialists and Democrats group in the European Parliament sets out its progressive vision for the digital transition in the European Union in a new position paper adopted today: Our Inclusive Digital Europe: Leaving Nobody Behind - Offering Opportunities for Everyone The digital revolution is turning our world upside down by creating new opportunities and challenges deeply affecting people’...
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Thank you to all of you and in particular to you, dear Tony [Anthony Blinken, US Secretary of State], for gathering us today. Everybody agrees that the pandemic has taught us that we need to approach health at the global level. That is why we have been fully mobilised to contribute to the successful implementation of the Global Action Plan (GAP) to beat the pandemic. We must now reflect on w...
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Rule of law issues came up high on the European agenda in the past decade. The general decline of democracy and problems of rule of law cannot be solved solely by EU institutions. Local level, cities and regions have a pivotal role in defending and promoting the rule of law, while they are also among the first ones to suffer from the lack of the rule of law in a country. The Pact of Free Citie...
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Madam Prime Minister [of Moldova], dear Natalia [Gavrilița], it is a great pleasure to welcome you here in Brussels again. This is our first Association Council since Moldova became a European Union candidate country. And we have embarked on a new strategic phase in our relations. But it is also the first meeting since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. We sincerely appreciate your incredible sol...
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Just one week to go until the seventh Bright Festival!  From 16 to 19 February 2023, the Royal district, the European district and, for the first time, the municipality of Schaerbeek, will host some 30 light installations and numerous night-time activities. It is an extensive programme, full of nods to Art Nouveau, and promises to be the biggest ever organised. Read the press release 
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Brussels, 06.02.2023 Open letter Joint statement of the EU industry: CO2 Regulation for Heavy-Duty Vehicles should recognise decarbonisation potential of sustainable and renewable fuels As European industry, including fuel and automotive suppliers, vehicle manufacturers, dealers, repairers and transport operators we eagerly anticipate the European Commission proposal on the revisi...
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The subcommittee has to bring its focus back to the core task of its work - human rights. After the election, Udo Bullmann, Chair of the European Parliament’s subcommittee on human rights, said: "Human rights are at the heart of the European Union and our common values in the European Parliament. In the face of multiplying global crises, human rights are under pressure worldwide, whether as ...
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The press briefing ahead of the special meeting of the European Council of 9-10 February 2023 will take place on Wednesday 8 February 2023 at 16.00. This briefing will be "off the record". The press briefing will take place in a hybrid format: EU accredited journalists will be able to participate and ask questions either in person at the Justus Lipsius press room or remotely. To attend the e...
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