The European Parliament will vote on a proposal to have more common rules for EU elections and the addition of an EU-wide constituency. The EU elections determine the representatives of Europeans at EU level, but how they are organised is largely decided at national level. This means that countries vote on different days, only national […]
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Chile and Europe united for the development of Green Hydrogen
In Santiago de Chile yesterday, 28 April 2022 , with the participation of Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, the work plans that the EU and Chile have jointly defined for sustainable transformation were presented to Chile’s ministers and leaders. The European Union (EU) and Chile are […]
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Biodiversity and peace: joint EU cooperation priorities with Colombia
As part of his visit to Colombia to prepare for the Conference of the Parties on Biodiversity (COP 15), which will take place in the second half of 2022, the Commissioner for the Environment, Oceans and Fisheries, Virginijus Sinkeviĉius, has presented the joint priority areas of cooperation with Colombia. The European Union (EU) will provide […]
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Food security in Horn of Africa: EU steps up support to drought-affected countries
A devastating climate-induced drought is affecting the Horn of Africa. The situation is worsened by the impact of COVID-19, conflict and insecurity situation in the region, as well as the expected aggravation of food insecurity and nutrition due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The European Commission is therefore reinforcing its political and financial commitment to […]
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Statement by Von der Leyen following Gazprom’s announcement of gas supply disruption to Europe
The announcement by Gazprom that it is unilaterally stopping delivery of gas to customers in Europe is yet another attempt by Russia to use gas as an instrument of blackmail. This is unjustified and unacceptable. And it shows once again the unreliability of Russia as a gas supplier. We are prepared for this scenario. We […]
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European Peace Facility backs African Union with 600 million euros
The Council adopted on 21 April a decision establishing an assistance measure under the European Peace Facility to support the African Union for an amount of EUR 600 million. The EU reiterates its strong commitment to the partnership between the European Union and the African Union and to cooperation in the field of peace and […]
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EU – India: Strengthening our partnership is a key priority for this decade
President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, agreed to launch the EU-India Trade and Technology Council at their meeting in New Delhi on Monday. This strategic coordination mechanism will allow both partners to tackle challenges at the nexus of trade, trusted technology and security, and thus […]
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Closer to a common charger for the whole EU
The EU is working on making USB type-C the common charging standard for small electronic devices. Find out what MEPs want from the new law. Having different chargers for different devices inconveniences consumers and produces tonnes of unnecessary e-waste. To help achieve its environmental objectives and lower costs, the EU wants to introduce one common charger. That is […]
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President Ursula von der Leyen to visit India from 24-25 April to strengthen EU India strategic partnership
President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen will travel to India on April 24th and 25th. This will be her first visit to India after taking over the European Commission office. President von der Leyen will open as chief guest the Raisina Dialogue 2022. She will highlight the vast potential of the EU India […]
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