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I warmly welcome the political agreement reached by the Council and the European Parliament on the reform of the EU’s Crisis Management and Deposit Insurance (CMDI) framework. This agreement delivers on a key commitment made in the Eurogroup statement of June 2022 on the future of the banking union - to strengthen the EU’s framework for managing bank crises and improve the use of deposit guarantee...
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The Global Summit: Health & Prosperity through Immunisation sees a record number of donors pledge towards Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, securing more than €7.7 billion towards a target budget of €10.2 billion for its next strategic period (2026-2030) Additional commitments were made, including an unprecedented €3.8 billion in complementary financing from development finance institutions i...
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The European Commission’s Next Generation Internet Forum discusses the next steps for an open, inclusive, and trustworthy digital landscape in Europe The European Commission’s flagship event for discussing the future of internet technologies took place in Brussels on 19-20 June 2025. The event gathered high-level EU officials, Members of the European Parliament, innovators, researchers and citi...
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First of all, I would like to thank Gavi for their work to promote health in the world, and to thank Gates Foundation for being co-host of this event today. It is with great pleasure and a true sense of commitment that I am here today. A commitment to demonstrate the European Union’s role as a reliable partner to global health. Common goods demand common action. A commitment to health as a fund...
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Indicative programme All times are approximate and subject to change Thursday 26 June 09.30    Arrivals and doorsteps (live stream 1 / live stream 2) 11.00    Exchange of views with the President of the European Parliament TTBC    Exchange of views with the President of Ukraine via video conference 12.00    European Council working session - morning 13:15    European Council working lunch ...
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Thank you Mark (Rutte) for gathering us here today. Russian invasion of Ukraine remains a major threat to global peace in the world. Because this invasion is undermining the international rules based order. Because Russia is an intercontinental country, threatening Europe but also the Pacific region. Also, because Russia is acting in alliance with countries like North Korea or Iran. Secondly...
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Brussels is still the world's leading city for international meetings organised by international associations, according to the annual UIA ranking published today. This excellent result confirms the record figures for tourism in our capital.   Read the press release    
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Premièrement bienvenu à Bruxelles, à l’Union européenne. C’est toujours un plaisir de recevoir un ami très spécial comme c’est le premier ministre du Canada. Our 20th Summit is much more than a symbolic milestone. It is a powerful political statement. The European Union and Canada are among the closest allies in the transatlantic space. We see the world through a similar lens and we stand for t...
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The heavy prison sentences imposed on Abzas Media journalists and staff are a worrying development. Independent journalism plays a vital role in upholding transparency, accountability, and informed public discourse. The European Union calls on Azerbaijan to respect human rights and fundamental freedoms, uphold its international obligations, and take immediate steps to ensure a safe and enabl...
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Good morning, everybody. We have a very extensive Foreign Affairs Council today. We already had a breakfast discussing Iran, but of course, we will discuss this further. So, Ministers are very much focused on the diplomatic solution. Also, the concerns of retaliation and this war escalating are huge, especially the closing of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran is something that it would be extreme...
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