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The press briefing ahead of the European Political Community of 4 May 2026, and the EU-Armenia summit of 4-5 May 2026, will take place on Wednesday 29 April 2026 at 15.00. 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 Europa building press room or r...
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L’Union européenne condamne fermement les attaques terroristes perpétrées au Mali le 25 avril. L’Union européenne adresse ses sincères condoléances aux familles des victimes ainsi qu’aux autorités maliennes, et exprime également sa pleine solidarité avec le peuple malien. Nous réaffirmons notre détermination dans la lutte contre le terrorisme, ainsi que notre engagement en faveur de la paix,...
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First, I would like to thank President Christodoulides for hosting this important meeting at such a crucial time. The war in the Middle East has already had disastrous consequences. For people, for infrastructure and for the global economy. And with every day that passes without a solution, the situation is only getting worse. The current situation clearly underscores how closely Europe’s se...
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Regarding the international crisis that we are in. First, good news about Ukraine: the €90 billion loan we got done, and also the 20th sanctions’ package. Now we should also revisit the previous red lines that have been there for blocking some of the sanctions, and what more can we do so. Prime Ministers were really pushing to go on with the 21st package of sanctions, as well. It sends a very cl...
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Today is a very good day. We have taken two very important steps in order to strengthen Ukraine:    delivering on our €90 billion loan, in order to support Ukraine for this year and next year, to satisfy their main needs for financial support and to defend themselves against Russian aggression;    and, the second step, increasing the pressure on Russia, with our 20th package of sanction...
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On 23 April, President of the European Council António Costa, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a trilateral meeting in Lefkosia, before the informal meeting of the EU Heads of State or Government. Following the European Council's decision in December to provide Ukraine with a support loan of €90 billion for 2026 and 2027...
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The world stands at a critical juncture. The international order we have known for 80 years is under growing pressure. International law is being bent, ignored or openly violated. The institutions designed to uphold peace and security are being challenged — including by those who once helped to build them. From Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, to the wars in the Middle East, Sudan and ...
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Information EU leaders will meet in Lefkosia and Agia Napa (Cyprus) on 23-24 April for an informal meeting of heads of state and government. The leaders will be joined by key regional partners in the Middle East for an informal working lunch on 24 April. The informal meeting will be chaired by the President of the European Council, António Costa, and hosted by the President of Cyprus, Nikos...
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Brussels, 22 April 2026 — Biomethane can help shield Europe from fossil fuel shocks, but current policy momentum remains insufficient to scale them at the required pace. As the European Commission publishes its Accelerate EU communication today, a new report highlights both the strategic value of biomethane and the gap between ambition and implementation. Europe’s exposure to global energy mark...
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The streets of the European capital will be decked out in the colours of the rainbow for Brussels Pride. This year’s event will be the 30th anniversary of this celebration of diversity in Brussels, marking three decades of campaigning and raising the profile of the LGBTQIA+ community. This year, RainbowHouse Brussels has chosen the theme ‘When Times Get Darker, We Shine Brighter’ – a powerful and ...
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