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The High Representative of the EU Kaja Kallas will host the Fourth EU–Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum. The EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum will bring together the EU and its Member States with countries from the East coast of Africa in the West to the Pacific islands in the East, making it one of the largest diplomatic gatherings in Europe this year. It comes at a time of growing strategic ali...
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Thank you, dear Boris. Thank you for convening us today. We really had a very good and open discussion. Thank you everybody for that. I also want to thank Germany for further increasing its support to Ukraine from next year - the decision to increase annual support to €11.5 billion sends a powerful message of support. And Germany's leadership on Ukraine saves lives and sets an example for the r...
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Indicative programme All times are approximate and subject to change Place: Justus Lipsius building, Brussels Chair: Marie Bjerre, Minister for European Affairs From 7.30 Arrivals and possible doorsteps (live streaming) 8.00 Roundtable Beginning of the Seventh Accession Conference with Albania At the end of the meeting (+/- 9.20) press conference in live streaming. Videos a...
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On 17 November, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) will launch the 2025 Global Methane Status Report at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP30), in Belém, Brazil.  The 2025 Global Methane Status Report provides updates on global progress on methane mitigation and the remaining work needed to achieve the Global Methane Pledge, as well as the poten...
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Resilience is our strength Let me begin by expressing my gratitude to the organisers of the Sixth ECB Forum on Banking Supervision – it is a pleasure to be present in Frankfurt to speak here today The theme of this year’s conference “resilience in times of disruption” is very apt, and I am delighted to have the opportunity to contribute to this discussion. Our system of central banking and ...
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Today, the Council formally authorised the Commission to open negotiations with the UK on an agreement for a common sanitary and phytosanitary area (SPS) and to link greenhouse emissions trading systems (ETS). The aim of the SPS agreement is to reduce the burden of trading agricultural products between the EU and the UK by aligning sanitary and phytosanitary rules. Linking ETS would facilita...
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The Eurogroup discussed the latest economic and fiscal developments, focusing on inflation and budgetary trends. They also addressed the challenges faced by the euro area in a changing global context, including geopolitical and technological shifts, and outlined priorities ahead of the 2026 euro area recommendations. Ministers agreed on the Eurogroup’s role in strengthening fiscal policy coordinat...
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We started with an update on the macroeconomic situation from the Commission and the ECB. Uncertainty does remain high. But the latest figures continue to indicate the resilience of our economy, with better-than-expected economic growth in many parts of the euro area, and employment continuing to remain high. A number of colleagues updated us on their ongoing budgetary negotiations, key measure...
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The European Union commends the people of Iraq for exercising their democratic right to vote in the parliamentary elections held on 11 November. This election represents an important opportunity for Iraq to strengthen its institutions, ensuring inclusiveness and accountability, and consolidate its political future. We welcome the efforts of all those involved in organising and facilitating this...
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  Cooling demand set to triple by 2050, driving climate change and overloading power grids Sustainable Cooling Pathway would cut 64% off cooling emissions by 2050, protect 3 billion people from rising heat, save up to US$43 trillion in avoided electricity, infrastructure costs 185 cities join Beat the Heat initiative alongside 72 Global Cooling Pledge signatories   Belém, 11 ...
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