At the European Development Days, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and Pedro Sánchez, Prime Minister of Spain, launched a new European Union – Latin America and Caribbean partnership on local manufacturing of vaccines, medicines and other health technologies, and strengthening health systems resilience, that will complement and further enhance social, economic and scientific […]
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EU leaders to discuss EU enlargement, Ukraine and the economic situation
European Council, 23-24 June 2022 The European Council will discuss the wider Europe, Ukraine, EU membership applications from Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and Georgia, economic issues, the Conference on the Future of Europe and external relations. Ahead of the European Council meeting EU and Western Balkan leaders will meet in the morning of 23 […]
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Further actions to protect journalists and media professionals
Against the backdrop of increasing threats to journalists and thus impediments to freedom of expression and freedom to inform, the Council today approved conclusions on the protection and safety of journalists and media professionals. Member states call on the Commission to strengthen funding for independent and investigative journalism and take into account online safety and […]
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Statement by President von der Leyen with Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez
Dear Prime Minister, dear Pedro, I am very glad to see you here. This is a very special moment we have, because today is a real landmark in relations between the European Union and Latin American and Caribbean countries. Because we are launching a new partnership for vaccines and medicines made in Latin America, for […]
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State aid: Commission approves €3.9 million Estonian scheme to support agricultural producers in context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
The European Commission has approved a €3.9 million Estonian scheme to support the beef, poultry and horticulture sectors in the context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The scheme was approved under the State aid Temporary Crisis Framework, adopted by the Commission on 23 March 2022, based on Article 107(3)(b) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the […]
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TikTok improves its platform to better protect consumers
Following dialogues with the Commission and the network of national consumer protection (CPC) authorities, TikTok has committed to align its practices with the EU rules on advertising and consumer protection, namely, the Unfair commercial practices Directive, the Consumer rights Directive and the Unfair contract terms Directive. This dialogue first originated from a complaint of the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC). […]
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Council approves conclusions on a strategic partnership with the Gulf
On June 20, the Council approved conclusions on a strategic partnership with the Gulf region. The objective is to build a strategic partnership with the Gulf Cooperation Council and its member states. An enhanced and deep cooperation between the EU and the Gulf partners is a key priority for the European Union and a shared interest in […]
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EU extends sanctions over Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol for a year
The Council has decided to renew the sanctions introduced by the EU in response to the illegal annexation of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol by the Russian Federation, until 23 June 2023. EU – NATO cooperation: seventh progress report The restrictive measures currently in place were first introduced in June 2014, and include prohibitions targeting the imports […]
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Lorenzo Natali Media Prize 2022
Join us for the #NataliPrize Award Ceremony The winners of the 2022 Lorenzo Natali Media Prize will be announced during the European Development Days on June 22. You can register to join us at the ceremony live at the Brussels Expo, or to follow online. The ceremony will start at 15.25 CET. The Grand Jury This […]
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