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November was a decisive month for the EU’s climate and energy agenda. With COP30 opening on 10 November, the EU entered the month still carrying a substantial amount of unfinished business. Chief among the pending tasks were its 2040 climate target and its updated Nationally Determined Contribution, effectively, the bloc’s 2035 goal, which was expected to be showcased at the summit. Against thi...
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The EU notes with concern the developments in Guinea-Bissau. In line with the statements issued by the Chair of ECOWAS Authority and the African Union Commission Chairperson, we call for a swift return to the constitutional order and the resumption of the electoral process. The vote count interrupted by the military intervention just before its consolidation should be allowed to proceed as plan...
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On 27-28 November, High Representative/Vice-President (HR/VP) Kaja Kallas will be in Barcelona, together with Commissioner for the Mediterranean, Dubravka Šuica, where she will co-chair an event to launch the Pact for the Mediterranean at ministerial level, with EU Member States and Southern Mediterranean partners. This launch comes on the 30th anniversary of the Barcelona Declaration. The l...
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Brussels, 27/11/2025 – Brussels, 27/11/2025 – Today, the European Commission unveiled its new Bioeconomy Strategy, aimed at boosting circularity, climate neutrality, and competitiveness across the EU. The European Biogas Association (EBA) welcomes the recognition of biogases and their co-products as a core pillar of Europe’s sustainable bioeconomy. The European Commission proposal acknowledges th...
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The press briefing ahead of the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (Employment, social policy and health) will take place on Thursday, 27 November 2025 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 remotely or in person at the Euro...
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Good afternoon everybody, We just met with the EU Foreign Ministers in video format to discuss latest developments in ending Russia’s war. Foreign Minister Sybiha also joined us online to brief us regarding the situation from the Ukrainian side. It is important that we continue to support Ukraine and pressure Russia. That is what we are working on. Everyone welcomes the United States push...
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Bright Brussels Festival returns from 12 to 15 February 2026 to once again transform the European capital in the depths of winter. The programme includes a magical journey through the historic centre of Brussels, enhanced by nearly twenty original art installations from Belgium and abroad. For its tenth edition, the festival will feature a culinary programme with Bright Brussels Food. Read the ...
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The Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional deal on the welfare of cats and dogs and on traceability. The agreement sets minimum EU-wide rules for the first time ever. The agreement aims to improve the welfare of cats and dogs that are kept by breeders, selling establishments and shelters, while also improving consumer protection, ensuring fair competition and fighting illegal tr...
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The meeting of the European Council will take place on 18 and 19 December 2025 in the Europa building in Brussels. It will be preceded by the EU-Western Balkans summit on 17 December 2025. Address: Rue de la Loi 155/Wetstraat 155, 1040-Brussels. Registration Media representatives wishing to cover one or both meetings in person are required to register in advance, following this link. Pleas...
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At the 7th African Union - European Union summit in Luanda (Angola) on 24-25 November 2025, the EU and African Union leaders agreed on a joint declaration. Joint declaration of the 7th African Union - European Union summit 2025
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