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Speech by President António Costa at the opening ceremony of the Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union

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Dear Taoiseach, dear Micheál, Dear President Zelenskyy, It is a pleasure to join you here in Dublin to mark the beginning of Ireland’s presidency of the Council. Over the next six months, Ireland will be the steward of the Council agenda, working on behalf of 450 million European citizens. Your presidency motto is crystal clear: “strength with unity". Now, it is time to bring the wisdom ...
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Remarks by President António Costa at the press conference with Taoiseach of Ireland Micheál Martin

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It is a pleasure to be here in Dublin, for the launch of the Irish Presidency of the Council. Let me start by wishing you, Micheál, all the best as Ireland takes on this responsibility. You have chosen competitiveness, values and security as the three pillars of your Presidency agenda – these fit perfectly with the priorities of the work at Leaders’ level in the European Council. Starting wi...
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Media advisory: HR/VP Kallas travels to Bosnia and Herzegovina

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High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas is in Bosnia and Herzegovina on 1-2 July. Today, the HR/VP is meeting with the Members of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina. She will also hold talks with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Elmedin Konaković. Tomorrow the HR/VP will meet with the Chairwoman of the Council of Ministers, Borjana Krišto. Also on Thursday, the HR/VP will als...
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Panel Discussion “On the Record” on the expectations of the Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union

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Beginning on July 1, Ireland will assume its eight rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union, its most recent being in 2013. On the Tuesday 30 June,  FOURTOLD hosted an exclusive “On the Record” panel discussion examining what to expect over the next few months. Introduced by Victoria Maine and mediated by Méabah Mahon (Euronews), the panel brought together top Brussels-based jou...
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Press Club hosts discussion on the European Democracy Shield and the future of journalism

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As part of the Press Club Brussels Europe's 15th anniversary celebrations, the Club hosted "The European Democracy Shield and Journalism: Meet the People Behind the EU Media Toolbox", organised in partnership with the National Union of Journalists (NUJ). The briefing brought together journalists, media professionals and stakeholders for an open discussion on the European Commission's latest initi...
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Council and Parliament strike deal for a stronger European Chemicals Agency

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The Council of the European Union and the European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on bolstering the management and funding of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). The new rules will create a standalone legal framework to help ECHA manage its growing number of duties efficiently. Since its establishment in 2006, ECHA and its scientific committees has been central to implementin...
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President Costa travelling to Ireland and France

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The President of the European Council, António Costa, will travel to Dublin on Wednesday (1 July) for the opening ceremony of the Irish presidency of the Council of the EU, as Ireland takes over the rotating presidency from Cyprus. He will meet with Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, to mark the handover and discuss priorities for the months ahead, including the next steps in the negotiations on the ne...
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Media advisory: HR/VP Kallas travels to Türkiye

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High Representative/Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas will travel to Türkiye on 29-30 June, with Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos and Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner. The High Representative and the Commissioners will meet Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. This will be the second official visit to Türkiye of the High Representati...
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Lebanon-Israel: Statement by the Spokesperson on the framework agreement

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The framework agreement signed by Lebanon and Israel in Washington offers a much needed positive perspective in the efforts towards de-escalation and peace. The European Union commends the constructive engagement of all parties and urges them to implement their commitments including through the newly established trilateral Military Coordination Group. The EU reiterates that any lasting solut...
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Press remarks by Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis following his meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Magyar and Hungarian Finance Minister Kármán

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Prime Minister Magyar, Minister Kármán, Thank you very much for your warm welcome and hospitality. I am very pleased to be here today. Your government took office only a few weeks ago. Since then, we have seen clear words and concrete actions that underline Hungary’s commitment to Europe. My visit today is dedicated precisely to this cooperation, for the benefit of the Hungarian people and E...
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