I wish to invite you to our informal meeting of Heads of State or Government on 1 October. Prime Minister Frederiksen will be hosting us in Copenhagen for this occasion. Our focus will be twofold: strengthening European common defence readiness and reinforcing our support for Ukraine. Russia’s recent airspace violations in Poland and Romania are a stark reminder that we must accelerate and deep...
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On 19 September, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas, will visit Brazil. In Brasília, High Representative Kallas is scheduled to meet with Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira, followed by a joint press statement at the Itamaraty Palace (Ministry of Foreign Affairs), which will be broadcast by EBS. The ...
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The EU welcomes the roadmap announced by Syria, Jordan and the United States to address the crisis in the governorate of Suwayda. We encourage the swift implementation of the agreement and continued dialogue among all parties, in view of reaching a sustainable solution that protects all Syrians without distinction and preserves Syria’s security, independence, sovereignty and territorial integri...
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Today, the Council adopted a decision on the position that the EU will take in the EU – Moldova Association Committee in Trade Configuration as regards increasing market access for some exports not yet liberalised: plums, table grapes, apples, tomatoes, garlic, cherries and grape juice. These products are not yet fully liberalised for export from Moldova to the EU and would normally be subject ...
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Please find below the European Data Protection Supervisor's (EDPS) latest press release, dated 18 September 2025, titled: Sharing of personal data with the United States must be accompanied by comprehensive and effective safeguards. On 17 September 2025, the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) issued an Opinion on the negotiating mandate for a framework agreement between the European Uni...
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The Council adopted today a decision authorising the opening of negotiations with the UK and with Canada, respectively, on their participation in the €150 billion SAFE defence loan instrument. Negotiations will be conducted by the Commission and will centre in particular on the conditions under which British and Canadian companies and products may be involved in procurements under the Security Act...
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Make way for the ninth art! In just over a week, Brussels will be hosting the BD Comic Strip Festival in Tour & Taxis’ Gare Maritime. From 26 to 28 September, comic-book fans of all ages can expect to be treated to a whirlwind of exhibitions and wild, fun activities. The cherry on top: this year, a draw will let one lucky winner take home their own weight in comic books! Read the press rele...
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Good afternoon, Before updating you on the college meeting, I would also like to focus on one key issue, which is in recent weeks, Russia has escalated its war against Ukraine thrown incursions into Poland and Romania signalling more a dangerous stage of this war. Russia is testing the West. Should Putin sense any weakness, he will continue to push forward because he wants to test us. Europe...
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The Eurogroup will discuss and adopt its work programme for the rest of 2025 and the first half of 2026. Ministers will assess macroeconomic developments and hear from Ms Aurore Lalucq, Chair of the European Parliament’s Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee, on Parliament’s views. Ministers will also provide political guidance on the digital euro’s institutional framework and receive an update ...
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The Council started preparations for the October 2025 European Council and discussed legislative programming, the rule of law situation in the EU and the general trend of rule of law in four candidate countries. View meeting page
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