The High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the European Union/European Commission Vice-President Kaja Kallas and the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Cho Hyun held the second EU-RoK Strategic Dialogue in Brussels on 22 January. In their discussions, High Representative Kallas and Foreign Minister Cho reaffirmed their unwavering joint commitment...
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The decision by the Israeli authorities to enter and demolish the UNRWA headquarters in East Jerusalem is a serious attack against the UN agency, and constitutes a violation of Israel's obligations under the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations according to which UN Member States must protect and respect the inviolability of UN premises. The EU remains a staunch sup...
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The press briefing ahead of the fourth EU-India summit, New Delhi (India), 27 January 2026, will take place on Friday 23 January 2026 at 11.00. 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 ev...
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EDPB and EDPS support streamlining AI Act implementation but call for stronger safeguards to protect fundamental rights The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) have adopted a Joint Opinion on the European Commission’s Proposal for the ‘Digital Omnibus on AI’. The Proposal seeks to simplify the implementation of certain harmonised rules under ...
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The press briefing ahead of the informal meeting of the members of the European Council of 22 January 2026 will take place on Thursday, 22 January 2026 at 14.00 in the Justus Lipsius building press room. This briefing will be "off the record". The press briefing will take place in a hybrid format: EU accredited journalists or journalists accredited for the meeting will be able to participate...
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Me gustaría empezar por expresar mis más sinceras condolencias por las víctimas de los accidentes ferroviarios ocurridos en los últimos días en España. Todo mi apoyo para sus familiares y seres queridos. The debate we are having today in this house could not be more timely. Let’s face it: taken together, the geopolitical challenges Europe is facing sometimes seem daunting: Russia’s war of ...
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The ceasefire between Syrian interim authorities and SDF is a vital step to prevent the country from sliding back into turmoil and to consolidate state functions. All military activities must cease immediately, de-escalation commitments must be fully respected, and civilians must be protected. The EU goal remains a genuinely inclusive political transition in Syria. For this to happen, the in...
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The Eurogroup was updated on the state of play on the changeover to the euro in Bulgaria. Ministers exchanged views on the policy priorities based on the Commission’s draft euro area recommendation for 2026. They were also briefed on the most recent G7 meetings and endorsed Boris Vujčić for the post of European Central Bank Vice-President.     View meeting page ...
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On 17 January 2026, the BBNJ (Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction) Agreement will officially enter into force. Belgium welcomes this historic milestone. This Agreement is a crucial step forward in better protecting biodiversity in the high seas and providing sustainable solutions to the challenges facing the ocean. The BBNJ Agreement is the result of nearly 20 years of diplomatic efforts ...
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