Brussels is still the world's leading city for international meetings organised by international associations, according to the annual UIA ranking published today. This excellent result confirms the record figures for tourism in our capital.   Read the press release    
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Premièrement bienvenu à Bruxelles, à l’Union européenne. C’est toujours un plaisir de recevoir un ami très spécial comme c’est le premier ministre du Canada. Our 20th Summit is much more than a symbolic milestone. It is a powerful political statement. The European Union and Canada are among the closest allies in the transatlantic space. We see the world through a similar lens and we stand for t...
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The heavy prison sentences imposed on Abzas Media journalists and staff are a worrying development. Independent journalism plays a vital role in upholding transparency, accountability, and informed public discourse. The European Union calls on Azerbaijan to respect human rights and fundamental freedoms, uphold its international obligations, and take immediate steps to ensure a safe and enabl...
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Good morning, everybody. We have a very extensive Foreign Affairs Council today. We already had a breakfast discussing Iran, but of course, we will discuss this further. So, Ministers are very much focused on the diplomatic solution. Also, the concerns of retaliation and this war escalating are huge, especially the closing of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran is something that it would be extreme...
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The EU strongly condemns the terrorist attack perpetrated earlier today against Mar Elias church in Damascus, which claimed a large number of victims. We extend our deepest condolences to the families of the victims. This heinous and cowardly violence against Christians is an attack against all Syrians. It is a grave reminder of the need to intensify efforts against the terrorist threat and to ...
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From 24 to 26 June 2025, Their Majesties the King and Queen of the Belgians, accompanied by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Development Cooperation, Maxime Prévot, will pay a State Visit to Chile, at the invitation of President Gabriel Boric. The program includes several political, diplomatic, economic, scientific and social meetings in Santiago d...
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The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom (E3), together with the High Representative of the European Union, met with their Iranian counterpart in Geneva on Friday, 20 June 2025. They shared their grave concerns with regard to the escalation of tensions in the Middle East and reiterated their firm commitment to Israel’s security. They expressed their view that ...
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EU health ministers met in Luxembourg to discuss the mental health of children and adolescents, the critical medicines act, and policy measures to reduce tobacco and alcohol consumption.     View meeting page
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Indicative programme 17.00 - Arrival of Prime Minister Carney and Official welcome by President Costa and President von der Leyen (photo opportunity) 17.05 - Leaders’ meeting 17.30 - Plenary session 18.30 - Signing ceremony At the end of the meeting (+/- 19.00) - Press conference in the Europa building press room in live streaming. Access for the media Journalists holding a valid in...
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Today, the Eurogroup endorsed a recommendation from euro area member states to the Council of the European Union. Ministers agreed with the positive assessments provided by the European Commission and the European Central Bank regarding Bulgaria’s fulfilment of the convergence criteria in their respective Convergence Reports. The recommendation proposes that Bulgaria should introduce the euro o...
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