The international community gathered last week for the 2023 International Conference of Solidarity with Venezuelan Refugees and Migrants and their host countries and communities, jointly organized by the European Union and Canada to reaffirm their support for Venezuelans in need suffering from the country’s protracted crisis. On the occasion, the European Commission is releasing over […]
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EU and international donors to donate 7 billion euros to help people in Turkey and Syria following devastating earthquakes
The international community pledged a total of €7 billion on 20th March at the ‘Together for the People of Turkey and Syria’ International Donors’ Conference, co-hosted by the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the Prime Minister of Sweden, Ulf Kristersson, for the Swedish Council Presidency. More than 60 delegations from […]
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European Commission launches New European Bauhaus capacity building programme to rebuild Ukraine
Following the Commission’s meeting with the Ukrainian government in Kiev on February 2, the EU-Ukraine Summit on February 3, the Commission, in cooperation with Ukrainian organizations and Commissioner Virginia Sinkevich, launched the new European Bauhaus reconstruction and capacity building program for Ukraine on February 16. during a visit to Kiev. 17 to discuss cooperation and […]
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European Union strengthens its digital partnership with Colombia through Digital Economy Package
On this occasion, the Vice President held meetings with the Senior Advisor to the President of the Republic of Colombia for Digital Transformation, Saúl Kattan, the Minister of Information and Communication Technologies, Sandra Urrutia, the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Arturo Luna and representatives of other ministries and national agencies. In these meetings, a bilateral […]
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European Commission presents new strategic framework for integrated border management in Europe
On 14 March, the Commission adopted a communication outlining a five-year strategic framework for integrated border management in Europe and recommendations to Member States on mutual recognition of return decisions and accelerated returns. The European Council, at its extraordinary meeting on 9 February 2023, confirmed the importance of ensuring effective control of the EU’s external […]
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Agreement on naval cooperation reached between European Union and Japan
In a move aimed at further facilitating joint naval activities, on 15 March the European Union’s Naval Force Atalanta (EUNAVFOR Atalanta) and Japan’s Deployment Surface Force for Counter-Piracy Enforcement off the Coast of Somalia and the Gulf of Aden (DPSA) signed a new Administrative Arrangement for communication and coordination on joint anti-piracy exercises. The document […]
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EU and Thailand relaunch trade negotiations
The EU and Thailand announced the relaunch of negotiations for an ambitious, modern and balanced free trade agreement (FTA), with sustainability at its core. This announcement confirms the key importance of the Indo-Pacific region for the EU trade agenda, paving the way for deeper trade ties with the second largest economy in South-East Asia and […]
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The European Union-Latin America and Caribbean Digital Alliance was launched in Colombia
The European Union-Latin America and Caribbean Digital Alliance was launched, a joint initiative to champion a human-centric approach to digital transformation. It is supported by an initial contribution of €145 million from Team Europe, including €50 million from the EU budget to boost digital cooperation between both regions. The Alliance’s aim is to foster the […]
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An international donors’ conference in support of the people of Turkey and Syria will be hosted by the European Commission and the Swedish Presidency of the Council on 20 March in Brussels
The EU and its Member States intend to make a substantial pledge for additional relief, recovery, and reconstruction in Turkey, as well as additional relief, recovery, and rehabilitation in Syria. The EU urges other international partners and global donors to demonstrate solidarity with the people of Turkey and Syria in these trying times by mobilising […]
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