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The Eurogroup will discuss the euro area's fiscal stance ahead of the preparation of national budgets for next year, with a view to adopting a statement on the matter. Ministers will also exchange views on the international role of the euro and discuss and approve the Eurogroup's work programme for the coming months. Ministers will also discuss the impact of artificial intelligence and cybersecuri...
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High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas will participate in the NATO Summit in Ankara on 7 July 2026. On Tuesday, the High Representative/Vice-President will attend the Defence Ministers’ Reception hosted by the Minister of National Defence of Türkiye, followed by the official dinner of the NATO-Ukraine Council at the level of Foreign Ministers. The High Representative/Vice-President will...
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The President of the European Council, António Costa, will visit Ankara, Türkiye, on 7 and 8 July. On Tuesday, he will attend NATO Summit leaders’ dinner. On Wednesday, together with President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, he will meet President of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. NATO summit The NATO summit will focus on defence investment, industrial production, support for U...
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The press briefing ahead of the Eurogroup meeting of 9 July 2026 will take place on Tuesday, 7 July at 15.30. 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 ...
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Following the official proclamation of results in Peru’s presidential elections by the National Elections Board, the EU congratulates Keiko Fujimori for her election as President of Peru. Relations between the European Union and Peru are based on deep historical, cultural and human ties, and on shared values such as democracy, rule of law, human rights and the defence of multilateralism and int...
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The European Union strongly condemns the terrorist attack that took place on 2 July in Musheyreyyeh Café in Central Damascus. We express our condolences and sympathy to the victims and their families. The European Union reaffirms its commitment in support of a peaceful and inclusive transition in Syria and its rejection of all forms of violence. The EU will continue engaging with the Syri...
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Good day, everybody. It is good to be back in Sarajevo. It is the third time already in 16 months. This shows that the stability, territorial integrity, and sovereignty of Bosnia and Herzegovina are of strategic importance to the European Union. We remain committed to the country's EU path and to the security of the wider region. Over the past two days, I have engaged with political representat...
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Christof holds a Master Degree in industrial Engineering and has 30 years of experience in public waste governance and circular economy policy at national, European and international levels. He began his career with a local authority, joined Interafval, the partnership association of all Flemish inter-municipal waste companies and the Association of Flemish Cities and Municipalities (VVSG) created...
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It is a great privilege and a great pleasure to be joining you today. I am particularly pleased because the topic that we are discussing is one that, in my dual capacity as Finance Minister of Greece and President of the Eurogroup, I am naturally reflecting extensively upon. And the question framing today's conference could not be more timely: How does the European budget support the euro? T...
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