Belgium is providing emergency aid to Moldova via B-FAST after oil spilled into the Dniester River following damage to a Ukrainian hydroelectric power station caused by Russian air strikes. The Dniester is a major source of fresh and drinkable water for Moldova. Its contamination jeopardises the water supply, aquatic ecosystems and overall water quality in the region. As a precautionary measure...
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Dear Minister, dear Yusuf, It is really my great pleasure to be here in Nigeria today. And this morning, we co-chaired the Nigeria-EU Ministerial Dialogue. Nigeria is a key partner to the European Union, and a strong potential is there also to deepen our cooperation even further. This may be my first visit to Nigeria, but I know the strength of your country, and this will not be the last. As...
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Their Majesties the King and the Queen will undertake a State Visit to Norway from 24 to 26 March. It is the first Belgian State Visit to Norway in a generation and builds on the momentum created two years ago during the economic mission led by Her Royal Highness Princess Astrid.   The visit highlights the close strategic relationship between the two countries, which share the same val...
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On Sunday 22 March, World Water Day, the Agora of the Earth’s Inhabitants and Rise For Climate are organising a European march for water, the climate and peace in Brussels, with a gathering at 1.30 pm at Place Albertine, where Bernard Tirtiaux’s statue *La Soif* will be on display, followed by *Où va le bleu?* an epic and indignant farce” directed by Pietro Pizzuti, and a march towards the Europea...
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The Euro Summit, meeting in inclusive format, adopted a statement on 19 March 2026. Statement of the Euro Summit, 19 March 2026   Visit the website
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The Euro Summit, meeting in inclusive format, adopted a statement on 19 March 2026. Statement of the Euro Summit, 19 March 2026     Visit the website
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II. MIDDLE EAST Iran Developments in Iran and the wider region threaten regional and global security. The European Council calls for de-escalation and maximum restraint, the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure and full respect of international law by all parties, including the principles of the United Nations Charter and international humanitarian law. In this regard, it call...
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Please find below the European Data Protection Supervisor's (EDPS) latest press release, dated 19 March 2026, titled: EDPB and EDPS support strengthening EU’s cybersecurity and easing compliance while protecting individuals’ personal data. EDPB and EDPS support strengthening EU’s cybersecurity and easing compliance while protecting individuals’ personal data   The European Data Prote...
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Indicative programme All times are approximate and subject to change Thursday 19 March 08:30    Arrivals and doorsteps (live stream 1 / live stream 2) 09:30    PEC doorstep 10:00    Exchange of views with the President of the European Parliament (Roundtable) 10:30    Exchange of views with President of Ukraine via video conference 11:00    European Council working session - morning 13:00  ...
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It is great pleasure to welcome you in Brussels today, and I am really happy that we were able to sign this agreement today. The EU and Iceland are very close friends. Iceland has been a valued partner for the European Union for very long time, and a trusted ally also in the Northern Atlantic. And also what is important nowadays is really a strong supporter of the rules-based international o...
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