In a demonstration of its unwavering political and economic support for Ukraine, the Council suspended all customs duties, quotas and trade defence measures on Ukrainian exports to the EU for another year, until June 2024. The Council adopted today a Regulation which renews the suspension of all customs duties, quotas and trade defence measures on Ukrainian exports […]
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Joint Statement on the repudiatory acts of violence in Putumayo and the process of dialogue between the Government and the Central General Staff
We, the undersigned, the National Conciliation Commission (CNC), international organizations and countries that have been following the process of rapprochement between the Government of Colombia and the Central High Command, declare the following regarding the repudiatory acts of violence that have occurred in Putumayo and the process of dialogue and ceasefire between the parties: We […]
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Project “Al-Invest Verde Ecuador Chapter”: Implementation of sustainable and eco-innovative practices
With the aim of implementing sustainable and eco-innovative practices in Ecuador for SMEs and/or associations that support environmentally responsible production, consumption and integrated solid waste management based on the principles of the circular economy, the “Al-Invest Verde Chapter Ecuador” project was presented. With the objective of implementing sustainable and eco-innovative practices in Ecuador for SMEs […]
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EU and Republic of Korea launch Green Partnership
The EU and the Republic of Korea have established a Green Partnership with the aim of strengthening bilateral cooperation and exchanging best practices on climate action, clean and fair energy transition, protection of the environment, and other fields of the green transition. The Green Partnership was launched in Seoul during the EU-Korea Summit by Commission […]
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EU-Republic of Korea summit: Main results
The 10th EU-Republic of Korea summit took place in Seoul, as both partners celebrate the 60th anniversary of EU-South Korea diplomatic relations. Main results The summit sent a strong signal of increased cooperation between two like-minded partners. The leaders took stock of the progress made to advance their strategic partnership and discussed the following issues: […]
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EU mobilises emergency equipment to assist Italian authorities
Following a new request for assistance from Italy, the EU has mobilised offers of pumping equipment from Austria, Bulgaria, Germany, France, Poland, Romania, Slovenia and Slovakia via the EU Civil Protection Mechanism to help the Italian authorities deal with heavy floods. The request comes after severe weather conditions in Italy have caused floods and landslides […]
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G7 leaders to meet in Hiroshima
G7 Hiroshima Leaders’ Communiqué 1. We, the Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7), met in Hiroshima for our annual Summit on May 19-21, 2023, more united than ever in our determination to meet the global challenges of this moment and set the course for a better future. Our work is rooted in respect for […]
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A delegation of MEPs visit Costa Rica to discuss joint challenges and challenges
The delegation of MEPs in charge of relations with Central America is visiting Costa Rica to evaluate the bilateral relationship and discuss: Human Rights, national policy, migration, sustainable development and environment. The group of MEPs led by the President of the Delegation for Relations with Central American Countries, Tilly Metz, will be in Costa Rica […]
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The European Commission proposes the most ambitious reform of the EU Customs Union since its creation in 1968
The measures proposed today present a world-leading, data-driven vision for EU Customs, which will massively simplify customs processes for business, especially for the most trustworthy traders. Embracing the digital transformation, the reform will cut down on cumbersome customs procedures, replacing traditional declarations with a smarter, data-led approach to import supervision. At the same time, customs […]
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