On Wednesday, the European Parliament approved the implementation of the EU’s 2021 budget for most of the EU institutions, except the European Council. Most of the EU’s expenditure is managed by the European Commission, whose budgetary performance was approved by the European Parliament with 421 votes in favour, 151 against and 5 abstentions. In 2021, […]
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EU launches Humanitarian Air Bridge to provide essential supplies to Sudan
In view of the rising humanitarian needs due to the raging conflict in Sudan, the EU launched a Humanitarian Air Bridge transporting critical supplies to our humanitarian partners in Port Sudan. The 30 tonnes of essential items, including water, sanitation and hygiene as well as shelter equipment were transported from the warehouses of the United […]
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The EU and the UASB Sede Ecuador inaugurate the stand “Education, Cooperation and Alliances that unite Europe and Ecuador”.
To commemorate Europe Day, on Tuesday, May 9, the European Union (EU) and the Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar Sede Ecuador (UASB), inaugurated the permanent stand “Education, Cooperation and Alliances that unite Europe and Ecuador”, located on the 4th floor of the Eugenio Espejo building of the UASB. The presentation ceremony included speeches by the Rector […]
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Press statement by President von der Leyen with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy
Dear President Zelenskyy, dear Volodymyr, It is an honour and it is a privilege to be here on the 9 May. The 9 May is a day to celebrate peace and unity in Europe, to remember the lessons of our history and to commit to leave a better future for the next generations. So it […]
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Chancellor Olaf Scholz calls before the European Parliament for a geopolitical, larger and reformed EU, open to the future
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz debated with MEPs during the ‘This is Europe’ series, calling for a united Europe capable of changing to secure its place in the world of tomorrow. Chancellor Scholz stressed that Europe has a global responsibility beyond its borders “because the well-being of Europe cannot be separated from the well-being of the […]
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9 de mayo: Día de Europa
El 9 de mayo, la Unión Europea celebrará el Día de Europa 2023, un momento para conmemorar la Declaración Schuman, de 9 de mayo de 1950. Para conmemorar este especial acontecimiento, las instituciones de la UE, incluidas las delegaciones y las representaciones de la Unión en todo el mundo, organizarán una amplia gama de actividades, […]
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EU, Latin America and Caribbean step up cooperation on environment
At the second EU – Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) ministerial meeting on environment and climate, Ministers from the two regions committed to step up cooperation to tackle the triple planetary crisis of climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss. They agreed to promote a transition towards low carbon, circular and clean economies where nature […]
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European Year of Capabilities is the theme of ONCE’s Europe Day coupon
The reason for the ONCE coupon is dedicated to Europe Day, 9 May, is due to the European Year of Capabilities. Five million coupons will be distributed throughout Spain to celebrate this day. Alberto Durán, Vice-President for Institutional Coordination, Solidarity and External Relations of the ONCE Social Group, presented María Andrés, Director of the European […]
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Preliminary assessment of the EU Election Observation Mission in Paraguay
This press statement is a preliminary analysis of the pre-election period and voting day, observed in all the departments of the country by 124 observers from the European Union, Canada and Norway, who visited 383 polling stations. During the presentation of the preliminary assessment, the Chief Observer, Mr. Gabriel Mato, said: “We are grateful for […]
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