The meeting of the Oil Coordination Group brought together experts from the European Commission, EU member states and the Energy Community Secretariat to discuss the state of oil supply security in Europe and how best to coordinate at EU level whilst the conflict in the Middle East continues. Whilst there is currently no fuel shortage […]
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The EU and Armenia strengthen their ties at their first summit held in Yerevan
The first EU-Armenia Summit will take place on 4 and 5 May in Yerevan. This meeting marks a significant step forward in their relations and reaffirms the European Union’s firm commitment to Armenia’s sovereignty, resilience and reform agenda. The summit will bring together President Ursula von der Leyen and Prime Minister António Costa, representing the […]
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The Commission and the European Parliament have signed an agreement to promote closer cooperation
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen,and the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, signed the revised Framework Agreement between the two institutions. This agreement reinforces cooperation between the Commission and the European Parliament, strengthens representative democracy, improves dialogue and ensures greater transparency. It establishes an updated framework for cooperation to […]
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EU and ASEAN reinforce Strategic Partnership at 25th Ministerial Meeting in Brunei
The 25th EU-ASEAN Ministerial Meeting convened on 28 April in Bandar Seri Begawan, bringing together Foreign Ministers from the European Union and ASEAN to advance their longstanding partnership and address pressing global challenges. Marking nearly five decades of dialogue relations, both sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to a rules-based international order, multilateral cooperation, and sustainable development. Ministers welcomed progress under the EU-ASEAN Plan of Action […]
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The EU and the US launch a strategic partnership on critical minerals
The EU and the US signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on a strategic partnership on critical minerals and agreed on an EU-US Action Plan on Critical Minerals. These initiatives reflect the EU’s commitment to deepening cooperation on critical raw materials. This is a key step towards improving the resilience and diversification of supply chains, […]
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European institutions agree on a roadmap to achieve “One Europe, One Market” by the end of 2027
During the informal meeting of Heads of State or Government in Cyprus, the President of the Republic of Cyprus, in his capacity as rotating President of the Council of the European Union, and the Presidents of the European Parliament and the European Commission signed the ‘Roadmap for a Single Market’. This agreement demonstrates the three […]
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Implementing the EU’s foreign policy to promote peace, security and social cohesion in the Great Lakes region
The visit, led by Peter M. Wagner, Head of the European Commission’s Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI) Service, aimed to discuss the EU’s multifaceted engagement in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, focusing on conflict resolution, the strengthening of security institutions and social cohesion in one of Africa’s most complex crisis environments. “This visit is proof […]
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Commissioners Kubilius and Kos reaffirm the EU’s commitment to enlargement and global partnerships
The Commissioner for Defence and Space, Andrius Kubilius, and the Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos, are bringing together representatives from Member States, partner countries and the international community involved in institution-building to reaffirm the EU’s commitment to enlargement and global partnerships. This meeting marks the 30th anniversary of the Technical Assistance and Information Exchange Instrument […]
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The EU announces €235 million in humanitarian aid for West and Central Africa
The European Commission has announced €235 million in humanitarian aid to support the most vulnerable people in West and Central Africa. These funds will be allocated to people affected by current conflicts and food crises, those who have been forcibly displaced, host communities and hard-to-reach populations. In the central Sahel, €75 million in EU humanitarian […]
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