Press Releases

A programme of more than 25 Irish focused cultural events throughout Belgium will mark Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union Cultúr 2026: Sharing Ireland’s Culture, an extensive programme of Irish focused cultural events in Belgium, and across Ireland and Europe, has been announced to mark Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union, which commences on July 1st...
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Indicative programme All times are approximate and subject to change Thursday 18 June 2026 17:00 Arrivals and doorsteps (live stream 1 / live stream 2) TTBC Doorstep by President Costa 18:00 Exchange of views with President of the European Parliament 18:45 Exchange of views with President of Ukraine 20:45 European Council working dinner Friday 19 June 2026 08:30 Arrivals and doorsteps (li...
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The President of the European Council, António Costa, together with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, will represent the EU at the second EU-Moldova  Summit taking place in Brussels on 22 June 2026. President Maia Sandu will represent the Republic of Moldova. The Summit will be a key opportunity to highlight the strategic importance of Moldova’s future within the E...
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At the 2026 G7 Leaders’ Summit held in Evian, 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: Leaders' declaration on mutually beneficial international partnerships Leaders' call for a coordinated response to the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak Leaders' ...
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The Council today reached a partial negotiating position on Global Europe, the EU’s main financing instrument for external action for the period 2028 to 2034. Global Europe streamlines the EU’s external financing architecture by consolidating multiple previous instruments into a single framework. It brings together development, neighbourhood, enlargement and foreign policy tools, combin...
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The Council has agreed its position on targeted amendments to health legislation that seek to boost innovation in the EU’s biotechnology sector. The draft European Biotech Act I directive updates the rules on genetically modified micro-organisms (GMMs) and the processing of organs. “Today’s agreement sends a clear signal that Europe is committed to remaining a global leader in biotechnology...
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The press briefing ahead of the EU-Moldova summit of 22 June 2026, will take place on Wednesday 17 June 2026 at 14:30. 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 ...
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Indicative programme All times are approximate and subject to change Place: ECCL Luxembourg Chair: Marilena Raouna, Deputy Minister for European Affairs of Cyprus Montenegro delegation: Milojko Spajić, Prime Minister of Montenegro Ukraine delegation: Taras Kachka, Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine Moldova delegation: Alexandru Munteanu, Prime Minister of Moldova From 15.45; ...
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Indicative programme All times are approximate and subject to change Place: ECCL Luxembourg Chairs: Neophytos Charalambides, Minister of Health of the Republic of Cyprus +/- 09.00 Arrivals (live streaming) +/- 09.15 Doorstep by Neophytos Charalambides (live streaming) 10.00 Beginning of the Health Council Approval of "A" items: non-legislative list legislative...
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Berlin, 12 June — Gabriela Pantring, CEO of NRW.BANK, has been elected President of the European Association of Public Banks (EAPB). She takes office at a pivotal moment for Europe, with a focus on strengthening security and industrial competitiveness, bolstering social resilience, and mobilising sustainable finance. The election took place during the EAPB General Assembly in Berlin, hosted in ...
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