El Consejo adopta unas Conclusiones que establecen orientaciones para el presupuesto anual de la UE para 2027. Las orientaciones ofrecen orientación política a la Comisión en lo que respecta a la elaboración de la propuesta de proyecto de presupuesto para el presupuesto del próximo año, el último ejercicio presupuestario anual del marco financiero plurianual (MFP) […]
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New initiatives promote immigrant integration in Hungary through language, art, and peer mentoring
Launch of a peer mentoring programme for third-country nationals The Subjective Values Foundation launched a peer mentoring programme as part of theAMIR project. Supporting the integration of third-country nationals (TCNs) in Hungary. The initiative connects participants with trained mentors who provide guidance on everyday life, including healthcare, education, housing, employment and financial services. The programme […]
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SAFE instrument: Council clears the way for financial assistance to eight Member States and the conclusion of the agreement with Canada
The Council adopted a series of implementing decisions making financial assistance available to eight EU Member States under the SAFE instrument: Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Spain, Croatia, Portugal and Romania. A second batch of Council Implementing Decisions on financial assistance for Estonia, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia and Finland has been authorised by the […]
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Commission acts against unfair imports of ABS from Korea and Taiwan
On 13 February, the Commission imposed definitive anti-dumping duties on imports into the EU of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) resins from Taiwan and the Republic of Korea. The anti-dumping duties imposed range from 5.2% to 7.5% for Korea and from 10.9% to 21.7% for Taiwan. The imposition of definitive duties follows a thorough investigation which concluded that […]
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Commissioner Lahbib visits Ukraine to reiterate EU support
As Russia continues to attack Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, leaving more than a million people without electricity or water, the European Union stands firm alongside Ukraine to help its people endure another winter under attack. Today, Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib is in Ukraine to reaffirm that Europe’s support is constant, concrete […]
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Council agrees its position on the legal framework to provide €90 billion in financial assistance to Ukraine
The Council today agreed its position on the legal framework for implementing the European Council’s agreement to grant Ukraine a loan of €90 billion for the years 2026-2027. The Council now aims to reach an agreement with the European Parliament quickly so that the first payment can be disbursed at the beginning of the second […]
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The Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, Costas Kadis, visits Palma de Mallorca
The European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, Costas Kadis, is visiting Palma de Mallorca this Thursday and Friday. Today, Thursday 5 February, the Commissioner will participate in the 1st Conference on Fisheries, Insularity and Co-management, which will take place at the Es Baluard Museum of Contemporary Art in Palma de Mallorca. The meeting will bring […]
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EU and Viet Nam upgrade ties to comprehensive strategic partnership
The European Union and Viet Nam have agreed to upgrade their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, strengthening ties in areas such as trade, energy, climate and security. This marks an important step forward after 35 years of working together. The EU and Viet Nam will cooperate more closely across a wide range of areas, […]
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EU-Singapore Digital Trade Agreement enters into force
On 1 February, the EU-Singapore Digital Trade Agreement entered into force. This is the EU’s first independent bilateral agreement on digital trade, marking an important step in the growing network of EU digital trade agreements and digital trade chapters in its free trade agreements. The Digital Trade Agreement strengthens trade between the EU and Singapore […]
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