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The press briefing ahead of the EU-Moldova summit of 4 July 2025 will take place on Wednesday 2 July 2025 at 16.15. 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 thi...
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In response to a formal invitation by the Malawian authorities, the High Representative/Vice-President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas, has decided to deploy an EU Election Observation Mission (EOM) to observe the general elections scheduled for 16 September 2025. The High Representative has appointed Lucia Annunziata, Member of the European Parliament, as Chief Observer. Chief Obser...
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Dear Foreign Minister, ladies and gentlemen, It is really a pleasure to be here in Yerevan today and also visiting your wonderful country. I came here with a clear message. The EU and Armenia have never been as close as we are now. Earlier this year, you adopted a law to launch the EU accession process. We very much welcome your readiness to deepen our partnership. I am also very pleased ...
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Today marks the fifth anniversary of the imposition of the Hong Kong National Security Law on 30 June 2020. The past five years have seen a continuous erosion of civil liberties in Hong Kong, and a severe restriction of the space for the political opposition and independent civil society. As of today, 332 individuals have been arrested for national security-related offences. 165 individuals hav...
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On 29 and 30 June, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas will visit Armenia. On 29 June, the HR/VP will meet the President of the Republic of Armenia, Vahagn Khachaturyan. In the afternoon, the High Representative will visit the headquarters of the EU Mission in Armenia in Yeghegnadzor. On 30 June, the High Repres...
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Three ministers have put forward their candidacy to become president of the Eurogroup: Carlos Cuerpo, Minister for Economy, Trade and Business of Spain Paschal Donohoe, Minister for Finance of Ireland Rimantas Šadžius, Minister for Finance of Lithuania The election of the new president will take place at the next meeting of the Eurogroup on 7 July. The president is elected by a simpl...
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The situation in the occupied West Bank is worsening rapidly. In recent days, there has been a steep rise in settler violence, intimidation, and the destruction of homes and property — including the killing of three Palestinians in Kafr Malik on Wednesday. This must come to an end. We call on Israel to take concrete action to prevent settler violence against Palestinians and ensure the perpetra...
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We have concluded the last European Council during the Polish Presidency. Donald, it was a true pleasure and honour to share this first full semester in office with you. Thank you very much for your support. The motto of your Presidency was “Security Europe”, and you have delivered: through agreements on strategic files, such as the SAFE instrument and the European Defence Industry Programme; t...
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On 26 June, the European Council adopted conclusions on Ukraine, the Middle East, European defence and security, EU in the world, competitiveness, migration, the Republic of Moldova, Western Balkans, internal security, preparedness, hybrid activities and other items. European Council conclusions, 26 June 2025 European Council, 26 June 2025, Ukraine     Visit the webs...
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III. EUROPEAN DEFENCE AND SECURITY 11. Recalling its conclusions of 6 March 2025, the European Council reiterates that Europe must become more sovereign, more responsible for its own defence and better equipped to act and deal autonomously and in a coordinated way with immediate and future challenges and threats, with a 360° approach. Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and its repercussio...
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