Ukraine will soon receive around €2.3 billion in funding after the Council adopted a decision on the sixth regular disbursement of support under the EU's Ukraine Facility. This amount reflects Ukraine’s successful completion of eight steps required for the sixth disbursement, as well as the completion of an outstanding step from the fourth disbursement. This funding aims primarily to bolster Ukrai...
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I chaired today’s Eurogroup meeting in an acting capacity, following the departure of Paschal Donohoe, who as you know has taken up a new role at the World Bank. I take this opportunity to recognise – as many have already done – his years of dedicated service to the Eurogroup. Paschal’s drive, energy and contribution to the Eurogroup’s collegial spirit took us through the end of the pandemic, t...
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The Council and the European Parliament have reached an agreement on the ‘pharma package’, a new set of rules that will increase patients' access to medicine and make the EU’s pharmaceutical sector fairer and more competitive. The package represents a far-reaching reform of the EU’s pharmaceutical legislation and will help ensure fair access to safe, effective and affordable medicines across th...
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Les ministres des affaires européennes poursuivront la préparation de la réunion du Conseil européen de décembre et tiendront un débat d'orientation consacré au cadre financier pluriannuel (CFP) 2028-2034 de l'UE. En outre, le Conseil sera invité à approuver des conclusions sur l'élargissement de l'UE. La Commission présentera également son rapport annuel sur les progrès accomplis en matière de si...
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The Council has approved an agreement reached with the United Kingdom on fishing opportunities for 95 total allowable catches (TACs) for stocks jointly managed by the EU and the UK under the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA). The agreement secures the fishing rights of EU fishers in the Atlantic and the North Sea for 2026 and its timely conclusion will ensure stability and certainty for ...
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Nairobi, 10 December 2025 – As the world moves to slow climate change and create a more sustainable future, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) today named five climate forerunners as its 2025 Champions of the Earth. These five extraordinary leaders, who work on issues ranging from climate justice to sustainable cooling and forest protection, show that bold action can drive real change for people ...
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Brussels, 10 December 2025 – The European Biogas Association (EBA) today unveils the 15th edition of its Statistical Report, the landmark annual publication offering the most comprehensive assessment of biogas and biomethane markets in Europe. The 2024–2025 dataset underscores the strategic importance of biogases for Europe’s energy independence and defossilisation pathway, while warning that pers...
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One hundred and eleven journalists, including seven women, have been killed in 2025, according to the International Federation of Journalists’ (IFJ) annual report on journalists and media professionals killed in 2025. Launched ahead of Human Rights Day (10 December), the report’s findings highlight another highly lethal year for journalists and media workers - with 46% of the deaths occurrin...
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UN Report: Investing in planetary health would deliver higher GDP, fewer deaths, less poverty Environmental degradation claiming millions of lives, costing trillions annually Business-as-usual will lead to even bigger impacts, threatening national prosperity Global Environment Outlook points to annual gains of at least US$20 trillion from transforming five key systems   Nairo...
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On International Human Rights Day, Foreign Affairs emphasises its ongoing commitment to the protection and promotion of human rights. Human rights remain a core priority of Belgian foreign policy. This message comes at a symbolic moment: Belgium's mandate in the UN Human Rights Council has just come to an end. This year also marks the 80th anniversary of the entry into force of the UN Charter –...
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