The 6th EU-China High-Level People-to-People Dialogue (HLPPD) on education, culture, youth and sport took place in Beijing, China. This was the first in-person meeting since 2017. The meeting was held as a follow-up of the EU-China Summit that took place in Beijing on 7 December 2023, where the EU and Chinese leaders agreed that the […]
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EU and Japan launch Enhanced Dialogue on advanced materials
The EU and Japan will work together on developing new materials used in critical sectors of the economy. Cementing close collaboration in research and innovation, Iliana Ivanova, Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, and Hiroki Matsuo, Vice-Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation Policy, Cabinet Office, announced the launch of the EU-Japan Enhanced Dialogue on […]
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Vice-President Schinas travels to Andalusia to discuss cybersecurity and dialogue with the Erasmus Generation
Today, European Commission Vice-President Margaritis Schinas, responsible for the Promotion of our European Way of Life will be in Malaga to visit the Andalusia Cybersecurity Centre and the Google Security Engineering Centre. The aim of this visit is to exchange information regarding the EU’s work on cybersecurity and to highlight the importance of capabilities in […]
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EU and Republic of Korea reaffirm their partnership for an inclusive and resilient digital transformation
The EU and the Republic of Korea held the second Digital partnership Council in Brussels. The Council was co-chaired by Commissioner for the Internal Market, Thierry Breton, and by Korean Minister for Science and Information and Communication Technology, Dr. Lee Jong-Ho. During the ministerial meeting, the EU and Korea reaffirmed their commitment to cooperate in […]
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EU and Norway sign strategic partnership on sustainable land-based raw materials and battery value chains
The EU together with the Kingdom of Norway signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) launching a strategic partnership to develop sustainable land-based raw materials and battery value chains. This is an important building bloc and another tangible result of the EU-Norway Green Alliance, announced by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Prime Minister of Norway Jonas […]
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International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination commemorates the victims of the Sharpeville massacre of 21 March 1960, in which peaceful demonstrators against apartheid were senselessly killed. While this tragic event marked a turning point and ultimately ushered in the transition to democracy and equality in South Africa, the fight against racism continues […]
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EU and Switzerland launch negotiations to deepen bilateral relations
President Ursula von der Leyen and President of the Swiss Confederation Viola Amherd launched the negotiations on a broad package of measures to deepen and expand the EU-Switzerland relationship. This follows the adoption of the Swiss and EU negotiating mandates on 8 and 12 March 2024, respectively. The two mandates authorise the Commission and Switzerland to […]
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Elecciones europeas 2024 – #usatuvoto
➡ 🙂 Inscríbete aquí para recibir recordatorios para votar y asegurarte de que no te olvidas de utilizar tu voto. ¿Por qué es importante votar? Entre el 6 y el 9 de junio de 2024, millones de personas participarán en la configuración del futuro de la democracia en Europa con ocasión de las elecciones europeas. […]
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European Parliament calls for the release of political prisoners and an end to repression in Venezuela
On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted two resolutions on the respect for human rights in Afghanistan and Venezuela. The repressive environment in Afghanistan, including public executions and violence against women MEPs are gravely concerned by the humanitarian and human rights crisis in Afghanistan. The Taliban have, they say, dismantled the judicial system, ordered judges to […]
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