I would like to invite you to our June European Council. We will address several issues that must be tackled together to advance our common ambitions: to build a more competitive, safer and more autonomous Europe for our citizens, and to ensure that the European Union can be an effective, predictable and reliable global actor. The interplay between a challenging international context and our in...
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The Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional deal on the OSOA (one substance one assessment) package, which aims to streamline assessments of chemicals across relevant EU legislation, strengthen the knowledge base on chemicals, and ensure early detection and action on emerging chemical risks. The package contains three proposals: a directive concerning the re-attribution of scient...
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From June 14-16, 2025, the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in the Kingdom of Belgium invites the public in Brussels to an exceptional cultural weekend dedicated to theater, literature and identity. The events mark a vibrant celebration of Moldovan and Romanian heritage in the heart of Europe, which is organized in partnership with the Romanian Embassy in the Kingdom of Belgium and the Free Univ...
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The Brussels Renaissance Festival has been captivating the city for several weeks now — and the celebrations continue until 5 July. Visitors are invited to follow in the footsteps of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V and experience a series of events highlighting European heritage and Brussels’ rich Renaissance history. The festival will conclude with a spectacular edition of the Ommegang. Read the ...
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The press briefing ahead of the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alberta (Canada) of 15-17 June 2025 will take place on Saturday 14 June 2025 at 16.15 CET (8.15 MDT/GMT-6). This background briefing will be online only. EU accredited journalists will be able to participate and ask questions. To attend the event remotely, please use this form to register and have the possibility to ask questions. ...
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Good afternoon. This context, where we adopt this package proposal today, is very stark. It is clear that Russia does not want peace. Nothing suggests that Russia is ready for peace. On the contrary, Russia is escalating its war in Ukraine. Maternity hospitals, emergency medical wards, civilian houses and infrastructure are not military targets. This is an outright illegal war. Russia ...
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The High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the European Union/Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas and the Minister of External Affairs of India Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar held the first EU-India Strategic Dialogue on 10 June in Brussels. During the Dialogue, High Representative Kallas and Minister Jaishankar discussed EU-India bilateral relations, regi...
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Allow me to begin by saying a few words about the terrible events in Graz. I was devastated by the news this morning. The death of innocent children is the worst thing that can happen to a family or community. Today my thoughts are with the families of the dead, the injured and their friends and relatives. Schools are symbols of hope, future and youth. It is simply unbearable when they beco...
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The Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional deal on the update the regulation on detergents and surfactants. The new rules simplify the placement and free movement of this products in the internal market, while accompanying market developments in terms of product innovation (such as microbial cleaning products or detergents containing microorganisms) and consumer habits (such as ...
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