On Thursday, MEPs approved nearly €720 million in EU Solidarity Fund aid following natural disasters in seven EU countries in 2021. The €718.5 million in aid from the European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF) will be distributed as follows: In relation to the catastrophic floods in July 2021: €612.6 million for Germany €87.7 million for Belgium €4.7 […]
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New 210 million food aid package for the most vulnerable countries
Ahead of the G20 Summit in Bali, the Commission is stepping up support to help those most affected by the devastating effects of rising food insecurity globally. A new humanitarian aid package of €210 million will be provided in 15 countries to meet their growing needs. This brings the EU’s overall support for global food […]
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The Ambassador of the European Union in Colombia visits Bucaramanga
Gilles Bertrand, Ambassador of the European Union (EU) in Colombia, is conducting a four-day visit to the city of Bucaramanga and its metropolitan area, in the department of Santander. The purpose of this visit is to establish a dialogue with departmental and district authorities, the Santander business sector, academia and partners with whom the EU […]
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UfM member states commit to strengthening women’s role in society in response to regional crises
The 5th UfM Ministerial Meeting on strengthening the role of women in society was held on October 26 in Madrid. The host was the Spanish Minister of Equality, Irene Montero, in the presence of the European Commissioner for Equality, Helena Dalli, and the Secretary General of the UfM, Nasser Kamel. The UfM Member States adopted […]
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EU – CELAC Ministerial meeting, 27 October 2022
Ministers of foreign affairs from the EU and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) met for the third time on 27 October 2022 in Buenos Aires, holding discussion around the theme “Renewing the bi-regional partnership to strengthen peace and sustainable development“. The meeting was chaired by Argentina’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Santiago Andres […]
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Conclusions adopted by the European Council on October 20 and 21, 2009.
On 20-21 October 2022, the European Council adopted conclusions on Ukraine/Russia, critical infrastructure, energy and economy and external relations. This meeting follows the informal European Council held in Prague on 7 October, during which EU leaders discussed Russia’s war against Ukraine and the impact it is having on the energy market and the economy in […]
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UAL presents UNIgreen to associate members and the university community
The University of Almeria coordinates this European university composed of several international partners specialised in sustainable agronomy, green biotechnology and environmental and life sciences. UNIgreen will mean more versatility of study programmes – with more international degrees – a wider scope of research projects and more mobility options for the entire university community. UNIgreen – […]
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EU sanctions Nicaragua’s regime prolonged for a further year
The Council has today prolonged the framework for imposing targeted restrictive measures in view of the situation in Nicaragua for an additional year, until 15 October 2023. The restrictive measures currently in place apply to a total of 21 persons and three entities. Those designated are subject to an asset freeze and EU citizens and companies are forbidden from […]
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EU sanctions perpetrators of serious human rights violations in Iran
The Council added eleven individuals and four entities to the list of those subject to restrictive measures in the context of the existing Iran human rights sanctions regime. This is in view of their role in the death of Mahsa Amini and the violent response to the recent demonstrations in Iran. The designations include those responsible for the […]
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