The FPS Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation is expanding its communication channels with a public newsroom on Belga.share. This platform provides journalists, news enthusiasts, communication professionals, and anyone who wants to stay informed with instant access to official information. Through our newsroom, Belgian diplomacy now shares press releases, photos, videos and...
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The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) has issued its Opinion on the European Commission’s Proposal to amend Regulation (EU) No 904/2010, aimed at strengthening the fight against intra-Community value added tax (VAT) fraud by granting the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) and the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) specific direct and centralised access to VAT information at EU leve...
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It is a great pleasure to be here in Nicosia, as Cyprus assumes the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Rotating presidencies always inject fresh momentum into the European Union. They ensure that each Member State has the opportunity to shape the European agenda. They make the European Union stronger. Because it benefits from the diversity of our Union, made up of 27 unique countr...
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From 8 to 10 January, High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas will travel to Egypt. On Thursday, the High Representative will hold a bilateral meeting with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty. This will be followed by a joint press conference around 12:00, which will be transmitted on EBS. On Saturday, the High Representative/Vice-President will hold talks with President Abdel Fa...
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The humanitarian situation in Gaza continues to worsen. As winter sets in, Palestinians are left exposed to heavy rain and falling temperatures, without safe shelter. Children remain out of schools. Medical facilities are barely functioning, with minimal staff and equipment. In its conclusions of December 18, the European Council welcomed the adoption of the United Nations Security...
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This badge is intended for journalists resident in Belgium and gives access, during the whole calendar year 2026, to the Council premises during summits and high-level meetings, as well as on regular working days. Application deadline: Friday 16 January 2026 at 14:00 Apply for the one-year badge More information on the one-year badge (PDF) Procedure Before starting the online procedure plea...
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EU leaders will participate in an informal meeting in Alden Biesen (Belgium) on 12 February 2026. The Council services will set up a fully-fledged press centre within the Alden Biesen compound. This facility will be operational as of 7:30 and until 3 hours after the press conference, including live stand-up positions, a covered doorstep area, tables, chairs, desks, screens and access to the hos...
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On 6 January, High Representative/Vice-President (HR/VP) Kaja Kallas will be in Paris, France, to attend the meeting of the Coalition of the Willing. Audio-visual material will be available on EBS and on X.
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Voting for the 2026 visit.brussels Awards is now open until midnight on Thursday 12 February. These awards recognise the most creative initiatives in Brussels, those that have contributed to the capital's reputation in Belgium and abroad over the past year. The public is invited to vote for their favourite from a selection of projects at www.awards.brussels.   Read the press release
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L’Union européenne salue la tenue de l’élection présidentielle du 28 décembre 2025 en Guinée qui constitue une étape décisive et attendue vers la fin de la transition politique. Elle se tient prête à poursuivre son partenariat de long terme avec la Guinée, sur base d'intérêts partagés. L’Union européenne appelle à ce que la tenue des élections suivantes nécessaires pour compléter le retour à l’ord...
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