EU member states have reached an agreement on removing air and maritime internal border controls with Bulgaria and Romania. The decision has been taken by unanimity, following a written procedure. From 31 March 2024, there will no longer be checks on persons at EU internal air and maritime borders between Bulgaria and Romania and the […]
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Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the parliamentary elections in Bangladesh
The European Union takes note of the outcome of the Parliamentary elections, which were held in Bangladesh last Sunday and reiterates that the long-term EU-Bangladesh partnership is underpinned by the values of democracy, human rights and the rule of law. The EU regrets that not all major parties participated in this election. The EU welcomes […]
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Priorities of the Belgian presidency of the Council of the European Union
Belgium holds the presidency of the Council of the European Union in the first half of 2024, from 1 January to 30 June. Here are the six priorities of the Belgian presidency for this semester. Defending rule of law, democracy, and unity The European Union is based on the respect for fundamental rights, the rule […]
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December infringement package: main decisions for Spain
In its regular package of infringement decisions, the European Commission pursues legal action against Member States for failing to comply with their obligations under EU law. These decisions, covering various sectors and EU policy areas, aim to ensure the proper application of EU law for the benefit of citizens and businesses. The key decisions taken […]
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Commission launches three new initiatives to support Ukrainian researchers and innovators
Yesterday, the Commission has launched three new initiatives boosting the EU research and innovation cooperation with Ukraine New Horizon Europe Office in Kyiv; New European Innovation Council (EIC) action to support the Ukrainian deep tech community; New European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Community Hub. Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, Iliana Ivanova, […]
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Human rights breaches in Belarus, Tanzania and Tibet
On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted three resolutions on the human rights situation in Tanzania, Belarus and Tibet. The Maasai communities in Tanzania MEPs urge the Tanzanian government to immediately halt ongoing forcible evictions of Maasai communities in the country’s Ngorongoro District due to, among other reasons, plans to turn large parts of traditional grazing […]
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Rwanda and the European Union strengthen partnership
Today, President of the Republic of Rwanda Paul Kagame and the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen met to discuss how to take the EU-Rwanda partnership forward, including with mutually beneficial investments under the EU Global Gateway strategy. The European Union and its Member States in a Team Europe approach are investing more than €900 […]
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European Union and Kenya sign major Economic Partnership Agreement
The EU and Kenya signed on last 18th December, an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) to boost bilateral trade in goods, increase investment flows, and contribute to sustainable economic growth. The EPA provides a platform to support job creation on both sides, along with targeted cooperation to enhance Kenya’s economic development. It is the most ambitious […]
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Eurobarometer: Europeans continue to strongly support Ukraine
Support for a range of actions taken in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine remains very high. Almost nine in ten (89%) agree with providing humanitarian support to the people affected by the war, and more than eight in ten (84%) agree with welcoming into the EU people fleeing the war. 72% agree with providing financial support to Ukraine. The same proportion […]
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