Thank you very much for this meeting, dear Petteri. For me, these visits to the capitals are really important — not just because it is my duty to try to bring the European institutions close to the European citizens, but because we are a union in diversity. It is essential to engage with all the leaders. In our Union, every voice matters — we need to take them into account to build our unity. ...
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Dear President Zelenskyy, dear Volodymyr. This is my third visit to Ukraine in less than a year, but my very first time in Western Ukraine, a region bordering the European Union. That means and that proves that we are so close that in the future this region will be not anymore in the borders of the European Union, but it is a part of the European Union, because Ukraine will be a member, a full ...
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Brussels, 05/09/2025 – The “Let Green Gas Count” campaign, coordinated by a coalition of eight organisations, including the European Biogas Association, has published High-Level Recommendations on the treatment of low-carbon gases in corporate greenhouse gas reporting. Launched in February 2025, “Let Green Gas Count” is an industry-led campaign calling for clarity around market instruments for re...
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Belgium has adopted a comprehensive package of measures to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and reaffirm its enduring commitment to a two-state solution. Our country will join the New York Declaration on the margins of the UN General Assembly, underscoring its support for a sovereign Palestinian state alongside Israel. A political signal of recognition will be issued, with formal legal r...
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Dear Rossen, first of all, I would like to thank you for your kind words about the tragedy that occurred yesterday in Lisbon. It was very, very sad. Thank you also for welcoming me here in Sofia. This is my third visit to Bulgaria since I started my new functions, and it is very important to be here close to Bulgarian citizens, engaging with you and working together with all the leaders to prep...
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Brussels is preparing to welcome science enthusiasts for another edition of the I Love Science Festival. This free event offers them a genuine immersion into the exciting world of science. The programme includes fun experiments, workshops and exhibitions to learn more about this captivating field. Read the press release
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Good afternoon. Before updating you on the college meeting, I would like to quickly mention the ongoing work we do on Ukraine. We also had the Security College talking about this. We have the Defence Ministers from the Coalition of the Willing meeting virtually today to discuss our support for Ukraine. It is clear that Russia shows no real wish to end this war. We have seen, last night, stri...
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The European Commission has put forward its proposals to the Council for the signature and conclusion of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement (EMPA) and the EU-Mexico Modernised Global Agreement (MGA). These landmark deals form a critical part of the EU's strategy to diversify its trade relations and strengthen economic and political ties with like-minded partners around the world. These p...
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First of all, I would like to thank Chancellor Christian Stocker for this warm welcome during my visit to Vienna. This tour des capitales is a very important moment for me. First, because the European institutions must be close to the different member states. Secondly, because we need to engage with the different leaders. The Union is a union of nations, and all the voices matter. We need to ta...
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A celebration of matter and an ode to the elements, pop colours, urban poetry and ever-present humour: the new season promises a wealth of artistic experiences. Starting in September, the capital surprises us with the boldness and diversity of its offerings. Read the press release
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