The start of a new rotating presidency is a moment of renewed energy. Rotating Presidencies play an essential role in ensuring national ownership of the European Union. They serve as an excellent reminder that our Union is composed of 27 distinct national sensitivities, cultures, and interests. The moto of the Danish presidency is “A Strong Europe in a Changing World”. Under your leadership, de...
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The press briefing ahead of the Eurogroup meeting will take place on Thursday, 3 July at 14.00. The briefing will be "off the record" and will be given by Tuomas Saarenheimo, President of the Eurogroup Working Group. The press briefing will take place in a hybrid format: EU accredited journalists will be able to participate and ask questions either remotely or in person at the Europa buildin...
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I would like to thank Spain and the United Nations for their invitation and, above all, for launching the Seville Platform for Action. As of today, we need USD 4 billion a year to close the funding gap. Without this, we will not achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. In addition, uncontrolled debt is resulting in an impossible dilemma for more and more governments. 3.3 billion people liv...
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On Wednesday, 2 July, the EU and China will hold their 13th Strategic Dialogue. The meeting will be co-chaired by EU High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas and Director of the Office of the Central Foreign Affairs Commission and Minister of Foreign Affairs of China Wang Yi. The Strategic Dialogue will start at 15:30 Brussels time. There will be a photo opportunity at the beginning of...
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The press briefing ahead of the EU-Moldova summit of 4 July 2025 will take place on Wednesday 2 July 2025 at 16.15. This briefing will be "off the record". The press briefing will take place in a hybrid format: EU accredited journalists will be able to participate and ask questions either in person at the Europa building press room or remotely. To attend the event remotely, please use thi...
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In response to a formal invitation by the Malawian authorities, the High Representative/Vice-President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas, has decided to deploy an EU Election Observation Mission (EOM) to observe the general elections scheduled for 16 September 2025. The High Representative has appointed Lucia Annunziata, Member of the European Parliament, as Chief Observer. Chief Obser...
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Dear Foreign Minister, ladies and gentlemen, It is really a pleasure to be here in Yerevan today and also visiting your wonderful country. I came here with a clear message. The EU and Armenia have never been as close as we are now. Earlier this year, you adopted a law to launch the EU accession process. We very much welcome your readiness to deepen our partnership. I am also very pleased ...
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Today marks the fifth anniversary of the imposition of the Hong Kong National Security Law on 30 June 2020. The past five years have seen a continuous erosion of civil liberties in Hong Kong, and a severe restriction of the space for the political opposition and independent civil society. As of today, 332 individuals have been arrested for national security-related offences. 165 individuals hav...
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On 29 and 30 June, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas will visit Armenia. On 29 June, the HR/VP will meet the President of the Republic of Armenia, Vahagn Khachaturyan. In the afternoon, the High Representative will visit the headquarters of the EU Mission in Armenia in Yeghegnadzor. On 30 June, the High Repres...
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Three ministers have put forward their candidacy to become president of the Eurogroup: Carlos Cuerpo, Minister for Economy, Trade and Business of Spain Paschal Donohoe, Minister for Finance of Ireland Rimantas Šadžius, Minister for Finance of Lithuania The election of the new president will take place at the next meeting of the Eurogroup on 7 July. The president is elected by a simpl...
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