The situation in the occupied West Bank is worsening rapidly. In recent days, there has been a steep rise in settler violence, intimidation, and the destruction of homes and property — including the killing of three Palestinians in Kafr Malik on Wednesday. This must come to an end. We call on Israel to take concrete action to prevent settler violence against Palestinians and ensure the perpetra...
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We have concluded the last European Council during the Polish Presidency. Donald, it was a true pleasure and honour to share this first full semester in office with you. Thank you very much for your support. The motto of your Presidency was “Security Europe”, and you have delivered: through agreements on strategic files, such as the SAFE instrument and the European Defence Industry Programme; t...
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On 26 June, the European Council adopted conclusions on Ukraine, the Middle East, European defence and security, EU in the world, competitiveness, migration, the Republic of Moldova, Western Balkans, internal security, preparedness, hybrid activities and other items. European Council conclusions, 26 June 2025 European Council, 26 June 2025, Ukraine     Visit the webs...
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III. EUROPEAN DEFENCE AND SECURITY 11. Recalling its conclusions of 6 March 2025, the European Council reiterates that Europe must become more sovereign, more responsible for its own defence and better equipped to act and deal autonomously and in a coordinated way with immediate and future challenges and threats, with a 360° approach. Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and its repercussio...
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I warmly welcome the political agreement reached by the Council and the European Parliament on the reform of the EU’s Crisis Management and Deposit Insurance (CMDI) framework. This agreement delivers on a key commitment made in the Eurogroup statement of June 2022 on the future of the banking union - to strengthen the EU’s framework for managing bank crises and improve the use of deposit guarantee...
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The Global Summit: Health & Prosperity through Immunisation sees a record number of donors pledge towards Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, securing more than €7.7 billion towards a target budget of €10.2 billion for its next strategic period (2026-2030) Additional commitments were made, including an unprecedented €3.8 billion in complementary financing from development finance institutions i...
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The European Commission’s Next Generation Internet Forum discusses the next steps for an open, inclusive, and trustworthy digital landscape in Europe The European Commission’s flagship event for discussing the future of internet technologies took place in Brussels on 19-20 June 2025. The event gathered high-level EU officials, Members of the European Parliament, innovators, researchers and citi...
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First of all, I would like to thank Gavi for their work to promote health in the world, and to thank Gates Foundation for being co-host of this event today. It is with great pleasure and a true sense of commitment that I am here today. A commitment to demonstrate the European Union’s role as a reliable partner to global health. Common goods demand common action. A commitment to health as a fund...
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Indicative programme All times are approximate and subject to change Thursday 26 June 09.30    Arrivals and doorsteps (live stream 1 / live stream 2) 11.00    Exchange of views with the President of the European Parliament TTBC    Exchange of views with the President of Ukraine via video conference 12.00    European Council working session - morning 13:15    European Council working lunch ...
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Thank you Mark (Rutte) for gathering us here today. Russian invasion of Ukraine remains a major threat to global peace in the world. Because this invasion is undermining the international rules based order. Because Russia is an intercontinental country, threatening Europe but also the Pacific region. Also, because Russia is acting in alliance with countries like North Korea or Iran. Secondly...
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