Eastern Partnership Youth Conference 2026

The Eastern Partnership Youth Conference will be held on the 12-13 May in Stockholm, Sweden. It will bring more than 100 participants to explore how young people can meaningfully engage in civic and democratic life across the Eastern Partnership region. The event is organised by the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum, financed by the European Commission, and hosted by the Swedish Ministry for...
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Moldova: Press remarks by High Representative/Vice President Kaja Kallas at the joint press conference with Maia Sandu, President of Moldova

Dear President Sandu, dear Maia, It is great to be back here in Chișinău today. Standing here on the eve of Europe Day, like you said, it is a reminder that Europe is stronger together. Moldova is one of Europe's closest partners, but we also want you to be actually part of us. And that is why we recognise the progress you have made - the remarkable progress you have made - in pushing throug...
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Belgian economic mission to Türkiye focuses on growth, innovation and partnership

From 10 May, her Majesty the Queen will lead a Belgian economic mission to Türkiye. She will be accompanied by an official delegation, including Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Development Cooperation Maxime Prévot and Minister for Defence and Foreign Trade Theo Francken. The mission opens a new and ambitious chapter in relations between the two countri...
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Hydrogen Europe: High levels of competition in 3rd EU Hydrogen Bank auction

Today, the results of the third auction of the European Hydrogen Bank have been published: nine projects won across three baskets for a total of €1.09 billion, with a bid price range between €0.57/kg and €3.49/kg. Cumulatively, these projects will provide almost 1.1 GW in electrolyser capacity and produce 1.3 million tonnes of RFNBO and low-carbon electrolytic hydrogen over the first 10 years of o...
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EDPS’s Annual Report 2025 highlights record legislative consultations and the AI transition within European institutions.

EDPS’s Annual Report 2025 highlights record legislative consultations and the AI transition within European institutions The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) today published its Annual Report 2025, detailing a year of unprecedented activity and the operational launch of its expanded mandate under the EU’s Digital Rulebook. In a year marked by the rapid evolution of artificial intel...
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Remarks by President António Costa at the press conference following the EU–Armenia summit

Dear Prime Minister Pashinyan, allow me to begin by offering my warmest congratulations to you on the success of the summit of the European Political Community held yesterday, and today’s also historic first-ever summit between the European Union and Armenia. These are remarkable achievements and a testament of your leadership. Thank you as well for the generous and exceptional hospitality that...
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Media advisory – European Council meeting of 18 and 19 June 2026

The meeting of the European Council will take place on 18 and 19 June 2026 in the Europa building in Brussels. Address: Rue de la Loi 155/Wetstraat 155, 1040-Brussels. Registration Media representatives wishing to cover the meeting in person are required to register in advance, following this link. The deadline to register is Friday 29 May 2026 at 14:00 CEST. IMPORTANT: Media representa...
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Iran: Statement by the Spokesperson on latest attacks against neighbouring countries

The EU strongly condemns Iran’s unprovoked missiles and drone strikes against our strategic partners in the Gulf. We express our solidarity with the United Arab Emirates and Oman that have been affected by the strikes. We call on Iran to immediately cease these attacks in blatant violation of international law and respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of countries in the region, ...
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Joint declaration following the first Armenia–EU Summit

On 5 May 2026, the European Union and Armenia held their first-ever summit in Yerevan. The summit was a key opportunity to further strengthen bilateral relations, in particular on connectivity, energy, transport and digital cooperation. During the summit, leaders adopted a joint declaration reaffirming the EU’s steadfast commitment to further strengthen its relations with Armenia and to support...
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Press statement by President António Costa following the meeting of the European Political Community

Thank you, Prime Minister Pashinyan, dear Nikol, for your warm welcome to Yerevan. You and your team have done an exceptional job of hosting this summit of the European Political Community, bringing together more than 40 leaders from across our continent. Dear Nikol, the fact that Armenia is hosting this summit, the fact that we are all here today – it is a powerful illustration of the country’...
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