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At the 2026 G7 Leaders’ Summit held in Evian, the leaders of the G7 discussed topics ranging from international peace and security to global economic stability, growth, and emerging technologies. They adopted the following statements: Leaders' declaration on mutually beneficial international partnerships Leaders' call for a coordinated response to the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak Leaders' ...
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The Council today reached a partial negotiating position on Global Europe, the EU’s main financing instrument for external action for the period 2028 to 2034. Global Europe streamlines the EU’s external financing architecture by consolidating multiple previous instruments into a single framework. It brings together development, neighbourhood, enlargement and foreign policy tools, combin...
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The Council has agreed its position on targeted amendments to health legislation that seek to boost innovation in the EU’s biotechnology sector. The draft European Biotech Act I directive updates the rules on genetically modified micro-organisms (GMMs) and the processing of organs. “Today’s agreement sends a clear signal that Europe is committed to remaining a global leader in biotechnology...
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The press briefing ahead of the EU-Moldova summit of 22 June 2026, will take place on Wednesday 17 June 2026 at 14:30. 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 remotely. To attend the event remotely, please use ...
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Indicative programme All times are approximate and subject to change Place: ECCL Luxembourg Chair: Marilena Raouna, Deputy Minister for European Affairs of Cyprus Montenegro delegation: Milojko Spajić, Prime Minister of Montenegro Ukraine delegation: Taras Kachka, Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine Moldova delegation: Alexandru Munteanu, Prime Minister of Moldova From 15.45; ...
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Indicative programme All times are approximate and subject to change Place: ECCL Luxembourg Chairs: Neophytos Charalambides, Minister of Health of the Republic of Cyprus +/- 09.00 Arrivals (live streaming) +/- 09.15 Doorstep by Neophytos Charalambides (live streaming) 10.00 Beginning of the Health Council Approval of "A" items: non-legislative list legislative...
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Berlin, 12 June — Gabriela Pantring, CEO of NRW.BANK, has been elected President of the European Association of Public Banks (EAPB). She takes office at a pivotal moment for Europe, with a focus on strengthening security and industrial competitiveness, bolstering social resilience, and mobilising sustainable finance. The election took place during the EAPB General Assembly in Berlin, hosted in ...
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Good morning, We have a full day ahead.  First, we start with the breakfast on Armenia. We have the Foreign Minister of Armenia joining us. They just had elections, and we have seen really increased pressure by Russia to actually change their path. That is why we have to support them to be resilient. That is why we are also discussing with the Minister what more can we do to help them on their p...
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The press briefing ahead of the European Council meeting of 18-19 June 2026 will take place on Tuesday, 16 June 2026 at 14:30 in the Justus Lipsius building press room. This briefing will be "off the record". The press briefing will take place in a hybrid format: EU accredited journalists or journalists accredited for the summit will be able to participate and ask questions either in person ...
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Today, the European Union took a major step forward. All member states agreed to open the first accession negotiations cluster with Ukraine and Moldova. At the first Intergovernmental Conference on Monday, we will open the cluster on fundamentals; the backbone of the accession process. It covers the core values and principles on which the EU is built, from the rule of law to strong democratic i...
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