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 Textiles Recycling Expo , Europe’s leading exhibition and conference dedicated exclusively to textile recycling and circularity is taking place on 24–25 June 2026 at Brussels Expo, Belgium.  Returning for its second edition following a highly successful launch event, Textiles Recycling Expo, completely free-to-attend, will bring together the entire textile recycling value chain for two days of...
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"India–EU FTA: From Market Access to Strategic Economic Corridors" report by Water & Shark and EICBI was formally released in the European Parliament by Ms Angelika Niebler, the German Member of European Parliament (MEP) who chairs the European Parliament's Delegation for Relations with India. Ms Niebler was joined by Mr Vladimir Prebilic MEP, the European Parliament's standing rapporteur on I...
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Indicative programme All times are approximate and subject to change. Monday 22 June 2026 11:00 Arrival of President of Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu Welcome by President Costa and President von der Leyen Family photo 11:15 Leaders' meeting 11:45 Plenary sessions Opening remarks (live stream) 12:45 Working lunch 14:05 Signing ceremony +/- 14:30 Joint press conference At the e...
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On 18 and 19 June, the European Council adopted conclusions on Ukraine, the Middle East, the next multiannual financial framework, competitiveness and global economic challenges, European defence and security, migration, illicit drugs, enlargement and reforms, the Republic of Moldova, Western Balkans and other items. European Council conclusions, 18 and 19 June 2026   Visit the...
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III. NEXT MULTIANNUAL FINANCIAL FRAMEWORK 34. Following the work by the Cyprus Presidency and the presentation of the Negotiating Box with figures, the European Council held an exchange of views on the new Multiannual Financial Framework. 35. The European Council calls on the Irish Presidency to take the work forward on the Negotiating Box by the October European Council, with a view to a time...
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Today, more than 130 armed conflicts are ongoing around the world, involving more than 60 countries and 120 non-state actors. Behind these figures are millions of civilians, whose lives are turned upside down on a daily base. This is why, since its signing of the first Geneva Convention in 1864, Belgium has been actively committed to the application of international humanitarian law (IHL) and the ...
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IV.    COMPETITIVENESS AND GLOBAL ECONOMIC CHALLENGES Against the backdrop of the challenging geoeconomic context, the European Council discussed ongoing efforts to strengthen EU competitiveness and strategic autonomy, increase resilience and economic security, promote technological innovation, sustain Europe’s prosperity and social model and improve living standards. Recalling the objecti...
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I. UKRAINE 1. The European Council held an exchange of views with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine. 2. The European Council reaffirms its continued firm and unwavering support for Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders. The European Union will continue to provide, in coordination with like-minded partners and...
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Good afternoon, We have two busy days ahead - European Council meeting. First, we start, of course, with Ukraine. We see that Russia is not doing well in this war, and we see that Ukraine is stronger on the battlefield, as well as on the other issues. We were just talking in the Ukraine Support Group - what more can be done to support Ukraine, but also pressure Russia, so that they would sit...
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Final preparations are underway as the global coffee community prepares to arrive in Brussels for three days of competition, education, and industry networking Brussels, Belgium, June 12, 2026 - With just one week to go, the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) is putting the finishing touches on World of Coffee Brussels 2026, taking place June 25-27 at Brussels Expo. As the largest specialty cof...
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