Regions and cities called for increased funding for research and innovation (R&I) and a unified research market during the meeting of the commission for Social Policy, Education, Employment, Research and Culture (SEDEC) on 6 March. They urged the EU and member states to meet the target of 3 % of GDP on R&I, ensuring a […]
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Kaja Kallas hosts first Youth Policy Dialogue on EU Foreign Policy
On 6 March, High Representative/Vice-President (HR/VP) Kaja Kallas will host the first Youth Policy Dialogue on EU Foreign Policy in Brussels. This event marks a step towards a more inclusive and youth-driven approach to the EU’s actions around the world. The event will bring together 25 young individuals, aged 19-30, from diverse backgrounds and regions […]
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European Commission and World Bank Group Join Forces to Expand Energy Access in Africa
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and World Bank Group President Ajay Banga announced today following a meeting in Brussels their intent to align the European Commission’s ‘Scaling Up Renewables in Africa’ initiative with ‘Mission 300′, which aims to provide electricity to 300 million people in Africa by 2030. With some 600 million people in Africa […]
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Visit of von Dder Leyen and the College of Commissioners in New Delhi
President von der Leyen and the College of Commissioners were in New Delhi on 27-28 February to deepen relations with the largest democracy in the world. The President and the College met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government to discuss how to take the EU-India Strategic Partnership to the next level. This visit marks a significant step forward […]
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EU and UE partnership, new declarations by the president Metsola
The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola said that the EU and the US have stood on the same side of history “not because we are homogenous, but because our greatest victories come from our shared conviction to doing what is right. This partnership matters.” Speaking at the Johns Hopkins University in […]
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Teresa Anjinho elected as new European Ombudsman
The last Tuesday, Parliament backed Teresa Anjinho (Portugal) as the European Ombudsman for a five-year mandate, with the support of 344 MEPs in a secret plenary vote. The new European Ombudsman Teresa Anjinho is an independent human rights expert and academic researcher, serving as a member of the Supervisory Committee of the European Anti-Fraud Office […]
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Vasco Alves Cordeiro elected chair of the Commission for Territorial Cohesion Policy and EU Budget
At their first meeting of this new mandate, members of the Commission for Territorial Cohesion Policy and EU Budget (COTER) elected Vasco Alves Cordeiro as President and Emil Boc as First Vice-President to lead the work of regions and cities. The COTER commission plays an essential role in defending and promoting cohesion policy in the legislative process of the European Union. […]
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College of Commissioners travel to New Delhi to boost EU-India relations
On 27 and 28 February, President Ursula von der Leyen will visit New Delhi, accompanied by the College of Commissioners, to meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian Government. The unprecedented visit, one of the first by the College of Commissioners at an early stage of the new mandate, underlines the strong momentum in […]
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President von der Leyen at the CARICOM Leaders’ Summit to strengthen partnership between the European Union and the Caribbean
During the first-ever visit of a European Commission President to the Caribbean, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reaffirmed Europe’s commitment to deepening its relations and partnership with the region. At the invitation of Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Chair, Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley, President von der Leyen met the 15 leaders of the Caribbean Community during the 48th […]
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