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Dear Rossen, first of all, I would like to thank you for your kind words about the tragedy that occurred yesterday in Lisbon. It was very, very sad. Thank you also for welcoming me here in Sofia. This is my third visit to Bulgaria since I started my new functions, and it is very important to be here close to Bulgarian citizens, engaging with you and working together with all the leaders to prep...
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Brussels is preparing to welcome science enthusiasts for another edition of the I Love Science Festival. This free event offers them a genuine immersion into the exciting world of science. The programme includes fun experiments, workshops and exhibitions to learn more about this captivating field. Read the press release
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Good afternoon. Before updating you on the college meeting, I would like to quickly mention the ongoing work we do on Ukraine. We also had the Security College talking about this. We have the Defence Ministers from the Coalition of the Willing meeting virtually today to discuss our support for Ukraine. It is clear that Russia shows no real wish to end this war. We have seen, last night, stri...
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The European Commission has put forward its proposals to the Council for the signature and conclusion of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement (EMPA) and the EU-Mexico Modernised Global Agreement (MGA). These landmark deals form a critical part of the EU's strategy to diversify its trade relations and strengthen economic and political ties with like-minded partners around the world. These p...
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First of all, I would like to thank Chancellor Christian Stocker for this warm welcome during my visit to Vienna. This tour des capitales is a very important moment for me. First, because the European institutions must be close to the different member states. Secondly, because we need to engage with the different leaders. The Union is a union of nations, and all the voices matter. We need to ta...
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A celebration of matter and an ode to the elements, pop colours, urban poetry and ever-present humour: the new season promises a wealth of artistic experiences. Starting in September, the capital surprises us with the boldness and diversity of its offerings. Read the press release
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First of all, I would like to thank Prime Minister Andrej Plenković for his welcome and this opportunity to talk in person about the main priorities for the European Union. This visit to the capitals is very important. First of all, because it is my duty to bring the European institutions closer to the European citizens. It is also very important because we need to engage with the different ...
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On 1-2 September, ministers for European affairs from all 27 EU countries attended an informal ministerial meeting in Copenhagen. The focus was on the candidate countries' efforts to adapt to the Copenhagen criteria, and the incentives that could accelerate their progress towards EU membership. The 27 EU countries also discussed the rule of law in the EU, and how countries could strengthen thei...
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LEVA-EU has launched a Europe-wide open letter addressed to ZIV, CONEBI, and the European Commission, urging all stakeholders in light electric mobility to unite against ZIV’s proposal to change the definition of Electrically Power Assisted Cycles (EPACs). The open letter warns that ZIV’s plan—set out in its 7 April 2025 paper “E-bikes – Active Mobility as Success Factor”—would introduce arbitr...
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The European Union supports the statement of the UN Secretary General of 01 September 2025 and strongly condemns the additional arbitrary detentions of at least 11 UN personnel by the Houthis in Yemen, as well as the seizure of UN property and attempts to enter the UN premises in Sana’a in violation of International Law and the Vienna Conventions, providing for the inviolability of diplomatic prem...
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