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The Brussels Renaissance Festival has been captivating the city for several weeks now — and the celebrations continue until 5 July. Visitors are invited to follow in the footsteps of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V and experience a series of events highlighting European heritage and Brussels’ rich Renaissance history. The festival will conclude with a spectacular edition of the Ommegang. Read the ...
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The press briefing ahead of the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alberta (Canada) of 15-17 June 2025 will take place on Saturday 14 June 2025 at 16.15 CET (8.15 MDT/GMT-6). This background briefing will be online only. EU accredited journalists will be able to participate and ask questions. To attend the event remotely, please use this form to register and have the possibility to ask questions. ...
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Good afternoon. This context, where we adopt this package proposal today, is very stark. It is clear that Russia does not want peace. Nothing suggests that Russia is ready for peace. On the contrary, Russia is escalating its war in Ukraine. Maternity hospitals, emergency medical wards, civilian houses and infrastructure are not military targets. This is an outright illegal war. Russia ...
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The High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the European Union/Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas and the Minister of External Affairs of India Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar held the first EU-India Strategic Dialogue on 10 June in Brussels. During the Dialogue, High Representative Kallas and Minister Jaishankar discussed EU-India bilateral relations, regi...
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Allow me to begin by saying a few words about the terrible events in Graz. I was devastated by the news this morning. The death of innocent children is the worst thing that can happen to a family or community. Today my thoughts are with the families of the dead, the injured and their friends and relatives. Schools are symbols of hope, future and youth. It is simply unbearable when they beco...
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The Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional deal on the update the regulation on detergents and surfactants. The new rules simplify the placement and free movement of this products in the internal market, while accompanying market developments in terms of product innovation (such as microbial cleaning products or detergents containing microorganisms) and consumer habits (such as ...
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Il y a moins de trois mois, le Conseil européen a adopté des conclusions très ambitieuses sur les océans. Pour la première fois, les 27 chefs d’état et de gouvernement ont adopté, à l'égard de ce qui constitue un atout stratégique, une approche qui l'est tout autant. En somme une approche globale. À des fins de protection, de sécurité et de durabilité économique. Et aujourd'hui, l'Union europée...
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Dear Secretary-General António Guterres, I salute our distinguished hosts, Distinguished guests, Thank you very much for bringing us together here at this stunning coastline, an ocean we have all seen. It inspired painters like Matisse and Chagall and many more. But we all know that the Ocean is so much more than just inspiration; it is life. It feeds us, cools us, and connects us to ...
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The provisional application of the EU-Chile Advanced Framework Agreement as of 1 June 2025 marks a major milestone in our partnership. It boosts cooperation on climate action, green energy, security, and digital innovation and delivers real benefits for citizens and businesses on both sides. The EU-Chile Advanced Framework Agreement is the first such agreement that the EU has negotiated in Latin A...
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The EU and India will hold their first Strategic Dialogue on 10 June in Brussels. The Strategic Dialogue encompasses discussions on security and defence issues and international matters of concern. The meeting will be co-chaired by the High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas and the Minister of External Affairs of India, Dr S. Jaishankar. The High Representative and the Minister of Ex...
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