Today, the Council formally authorised the Commission to open negotiations with the UK on an agreement for a common sanitary and phytosanitary area (SPS) and to link greenhouse emissions trading systems (ETS). The aim of the SPS agreement is to reduce the burden of trading agricultural products between the EU and the UK by aligning sanitary and phytosanitary rules. Linking ETS would facilita...
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The Eurogroup discussed the latest economic and fiscal developments, focusing on inflation and budgetary trends. They also addressed the challenges faced by the euro area in a changing global context, including geopolitical and technological shifts, and outlined priorities ahead of the 2026 euro area recommendations. Ministers agreed on the Eurogroup’s role in strengthening fiscal policy coordinat...
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We started with an update on the macroeconomic situation from the Commission and the ECB. Uncertainty does remain high. But the latest figures continue to indicate the resilience of our economy, with better-than-expected economic growth in many parts of the euro area, and employment continuing to remain high. A number of colleagues updated us on their ongoing budgetary negotiations, key measure...
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The European Union commends the people of Iraq for exercising their democratic right to vote in the parliamentary elections held on 11 November. This election represents an important opportunity for Iraq to strengthen its institutions, ensuring inclusiveness and accountability, and consolidate its political future. We welcome the efforts of all those involved in organising and facilitating this...
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  Cooling demand set to triple by 2050, driving climate change and overloading power grids Sustainable Cooling Pathway would cut 64% off cooling emissions by 2050, protect 3 billion people from rising heat, save up to US$43 trillion in avoided electricity, infrastructure costs 185 cities join Beat the Heat initiative alongside 72 Global Cooling Pledge signatories   Belém, 11 ...
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On 11 and 12 November, High Representative/Vice-President (HR/VP) Kaja Kallas will attend the G7 Foreign Affairs Ministers’ Meeting in Niagara, Ontario. The meeting will provide an opportunity to discuss a number of topical foreign policy issues, as well as pressing global economic and security challenges. The HR/VP will also hold bilateral talks, including with the Canadian Minister of Foreign Af...
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It is a great pleasure to welcome you to this meeting today. I thank President Petro and our Colombian friends for their warm hospitality. First of all, I wish to give my condolences to the victims of the destruction left by Hurricane Melissa. The EU and its member states are providing assistance to the countries affected from day one and will carry on to do so for as long as necessary. If anyt...
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At the 4th CELAC-EU summit in Santa Marta (Colombia) on 9 November 2025, the EU and CELAC leaders agreed on a joint declaration. Joint declaration of the CELAC-EU summit 2025  
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The "off the record" press briefings ahead of the following Council meetings will take place on Monday, 10 November starting at 09.15 in this order: General Affairs Council of 17 November 2025 Economic and Financial Affairs Council of 13 November 2025 Economic and Financial Affairs Council (Budget) of 14 November 2025 These briefings will take place back-to-back in a hybrid format. E...
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The "off the record" press briefings ahead of the following Council meetings will take place on Tuesday, 11 November starting at 09.15 in this order: General Affairs Council of 17 November 2025 Economic and Financial Affairs Council of 13 November 2025 Economic and Financial Affairs Council (Budget) of 14 November 2025 These briefings will take place back-to-back in a hybrid format....
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