It is my distinct privilege to co-chair today’s historic event, the first-ever European Union-Central Asia Summit. First and foremost, I want to express my heartfelt thanks to President Mirziyoyev for the warm welcome we have received in your beautiful country, and for hosting us in the ancient city of Samarkand – a city that has made its significant mark in the history of our regions. Today, I am...
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On Thursday 3 April, the first edition of visit.brussels Night was held at Mix in Watermael-Boitsfort. This new event is the result of a merger of two flagship soirées: the visit.brussels Awards Night and the Brussels Business Events Ambassadors Night. Read the press release  
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Thank you dear Władysław [Kosiniak-Kamysz, Deputy Prime Minister-Minister of National Defence]. Thank you for hosting us here in Warsaw today. Thank you for last night's dinner. Everybody was very happy with the event. We have just concluded a productive meeting of European Union Defence Ministers, and I would like to share some points with you dear journalists. First, on Ukraine. Euro...
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Brussels, 3rd April 2025: Solar Heat Europe, the voice of the solar thermal industry in Brussels, announced today its recently updated statutes, corporate identity and website, affirming its intention to further grow its network and have a bigger impact on European policy discussions promoting climate neutrality objectives by 2050. Established in 1992, the Brussels-based association represents ...
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On Friday, 4 April, the EU and Japan will hold their 2nd Strategic Dialogue. The meeting will be co-chaired by High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan Takeshi Iwaya. During the meeting, the EU and Japan will discuss how to further strengthen bilateral relations, particularly in the security and defence area, as well as address ongoing challenges t...
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The new legislation, including Foreign Agents Registration Act and Law on Broadcasting, adopted by the parliament, without due public consultations, give additional tools to the Georgian authorities to supress dissent and tighten the policy of repression. These laws risk stigmatising the work of civic activists, threatening the survival of civil society and independent media, rolling back human ri...
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China’s large-scale military drills around Taiwan are increasing cross-strait tensions. Peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait are of strategic importance for regional and global security and prosperity. The EU has a direct interest in the preservation of the status quo in the Taiwan Strait. We oppose any unilateral actions that change the status quo by force or coercion. We call on all...
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Background brief - EU-Central Asia summit, 4 April 2025
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Two weeks ago, we concluded a very productive European Council. We addressed many crucial issues, including our support to Ukraine, defence, and migration. And, at a time when people’s concerns focus on their economic situation, on wages, on quality jobs, on the twin transition, Leaders do not lose sight of the urgency to deliver answers to these concerns. To the contrary. Our meeting had a str...
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The European Union welcomes the formation of the new transitional government in Syria. The EU is ready to engage with the new government in order to help tackle the immense challenges ahead.  The aspirations of all Syrians must be fulfilled, as recently underscored at the IX Brussels Syria Conference. The European Union will stand by the Syrian people, while making sure that the commitments of the...
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