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The EU strongly condemns the terrorist attack perpetrated earlier today against Mar Elias church in Damascus, which claimed a large number of victims. We extend our deepest condolences to the families of the victims. This heinous and cowardly violence against Christians is an attack against all Syrians. It is a grave reminder of the need to intensify efforts against the terrorist threat and to ...
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From 24 to 26 June 2025, Their Majesties the King and Queen of the Belgians, accompanied by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Development Cooperation, Maxime Prévot, will pay a State Visit to Chile, at the invitation of President Gabriel Boric. The program includes several political, diplomatic, economic, scientific and social meetings in Santiago d...
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The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom (E3), together with the High Representative of the European Union, met with their Iranian counterpart in Geneva on Friday, 20 June 2025. They shared their grave concerns with regard to the escalation of tensions in the Middle East and reiterated their firm commitment to Israel’s security. They expressed their view that ...
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EU health ministers met in Luxembourg to discuss the mental health of children and adolescents, the critical medicines act, and policy measures to reduce tobacco and alcohol consumption.     View meeting page
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Indicative programme 17.00 - Arrival of Prime Minister Carney and Official welcome by President Costa and President von der Leyen (photo opportunity) 17.05 - Leaders’ meeting 17.30 - Plenary session 18.30 - Signing ceremony At the end of the meeting (+/- 19.00) - Press conference in the Europa building press room in live streaming. Access for the media Journalists holding a valid in...
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Today, the Eurogroup endorsed a recommendation from euro area member states to the Council of the European Union. Ministers agreed with the positive assessments provided by the European Commission and the European Central Bank regarding Bulgaria’s fulfilment of the convergence criteria in their respective Convergence Reports. The recommendation proposes that Bulgaria should introduce the euro o...
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The press briefing ahead of the EU-Canada summit of 23 June 2025 will take place on Friday 20 June 2025 at 15.00. 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 this ...
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The Eurogroup will hear a presentation by the International Monetary Fund on the findings of the Article IV review and its recent analysis of internal barriers in the single market. Ministers will also discuss national budgetary developments in the context of the new fiscal framework. The Eurogroup will welcome Bulgarian representatives and discuss and endorse a draft recommendation by euro area m...
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European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met Prime Minister Anthony Albanese today and agreed to start negotiations on a Security and Defence Partnership (SDP) at the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Alberta, Canada. The Partnership will provide a framework for current and future cooperation including in areas such as defence industry, cyber and count...
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At the 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit held in Kananaskis, the leaders of the G7 discussed topics ranging from international peace and security to global economic stability, growth, and emerging technologies. They adopted the following statements: G7 Leaders’ statement on recent developments between Israel and Iran G7 Leaders' statement on transnational repression G7 Leaders' statement on AI fo...
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