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The EU strongly condemns the Houthi attack in the Red Sea on 06 July against the bulk carrier MV Magic Seas. The attack endangered the lives of the crew, who had to be evacuated, and risked a major ecological disaster in the region, as the vessel is currently drifting and at risk of sinking. It is the first such attack against a commercial vessel in 2025, a serious escalation endangering mariti...
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The euro area economy remains resilient, despite multiple shocks in recent years. Based on the Commission Spring forecast, euro area GDP growth, expected to be moderate this year, should accelerate in 2026 on the back of solid gains in households’ real disposable income, notwithstanding the current trade tensions. While risks to the growth outlook remain tilted to the downside, amid exceptional un...
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It is a true pleasure to be back in Chişinău. Thank you, Madam President, for your warm welcome and for hosting us today, in our first-ever EU-Moldova Summit, which marks a true milestone in the deepening of our relations. As Moldovans decided democratically, Moldova’s future is in the European Union. This is our common goal, and the European Union is here to support Moldova every step of the w...
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On 4 July 2025, the European Union and Moldova held their first-ever summit in Chișinău. The meeting marked a historic milestone in the EU-Moldova relations, reaffirming their shared commitment to peace, security and prosperity across Europe, and highlighting Moldova’s European future. During the summit, leaders adopted a joint declaration outlining a common vision and concrete deliverables for...
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The Eurogroup in regular format will discuss the euro area fiscal stance ahead of the 2026 budgets and is expected to adopt a statement. Ministers will also assess the international role of the euro and review the Commission’s proposal for a Council regulation on Bulgaria’s conversion rate to the euro. The Eurogroup will elect its president for the next two-and-a-half-year term. In inclusive forma...
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It is a pleasure to be here in Aarhus, to launch the Danish presidency of the Council. Let me start by wishing you, Mette, all the best for this presidency. Denmark has shown unwavering support to Ukraine from day one. You personally have set an example for strong leadership in Europe and to the world. As you rightly said, Ukraine’s fight for freedom is also our fight for freedom. First, the Ru...
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The start of a new rotating presidency is a moment of renewed energy. Rotating Presidencies play an essential role in ensuring national ownership of the European Union. They serve as an excellent reminder that our Union is composed of 27 distinct national sensitivities, cultures, and interests. The moto of the Danish presidency is “A Strong Europe in a Changing World”. Under your leadership, de...
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The press briefing ahead of the Eurogroup meeting will take place on Thursday, 3 July at 14.00. The briefing will be "off the record" and will be given by Tuomas Saarenheimo, President of the Eurogroup Working Group. 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 Europa buildin...
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I would like to thank Spain and the United Nations for their invitation and, above all, for launching the Seville Platform for Action. As of today, we need USD 4 billion a year to close the funding gap. Without this, we will not achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. In addition, uncontrolled debt is resulting in an impossible dilemma for more and more governments. 3.3 billion people liv...
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On Wednesday, 2 July, the EU and China will hold their 13th Strategic Dialogue. The meeting will be co-chaired by EU High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas and Director of the Office of the Central Foreign Affairs Commission and Minister of Foreign Affairs of China Wang Yi. The Strategic Dialogue will start at 15:30 Brussels time. There will be a photo opportunity at the beginning of...
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