On 4 July, the European Union (EU) and Mexico held the 10th session of the High Level Dialogue on Human Rights in Brussels. The Dialogue between the EU and Mexico offers an important platform for both sides to update one another on the situation in the field, exchange information on their latest legislative initiatives and policies in the […]
The European Union and the Republic of Korea advance their strategic partnership at annual Joint Committee meeting
The 18th meeting of the Joint Committee between the European Union (EU) and the Republic of Korea (RoK) was held in Seoul on 28 June 2022. This was an opportunity to review achievements in bilateral and strategic cooperation and frame further collaboration in the run up to a bilateral Summit meeting planned to take place later this year in Seoul. The EU and the RoK condemned Russia’s unjustified and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine as a blatant violation […]
New Roaming rules for travellers in the EU
Today, 1 July 2022, the new improved Roaming regulation enters into force. It extends “Roam-like-at-home” until 2032 – the scheme thanks to which travellers in the EU and the EEA can call, text and surf abroad without extra charges. The new rules will also bring about significant benefits for EU businesses and citizens, who will […]
New EU Authority for Anti-money laundering: Council agrees its partial position
In order to boost the efficient functioning of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CTF) framework of the Union the EU will create a dedicated Anti-money laundering Authority (AMLA). Today, the Council agreed its partial position on the proposal. Given the cross-border nature of crime, the new Authority is expected to make a […]
EU starts delivery of more than 90 off-road trucks to support Ukraine’s Armed Forces
The logistical equipment is part of a broader Assistance Measure worth EUR 31 million adopted on 2 December to support Ukraine. The EU has started to deliver more than 90 off-road trucks to the Armed Forces of Ukraine under the European Peace Facility. The trucks will support medical, engineering and logistic units of the Ukrainian […]
Head of Unit – Equality, Roma and Social Rights
The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) is organising a selection procedure to constitute a reserve list, from which to fill a vacant post for a Head of Unit (temporary agent function group AD, grade 9) in the Equality, Roma and Social Rights Unit. Duties The successful candidate will be expected to carry out […]
EU-Latin America and Caribbean Partnership
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 […]
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 […]
The EU and FIIAPP, through the ICRIME project, deliver modern equipment to the Scientific Police of the Dominican Republic
In order to strengthen actions in the fight against organized crime in the member countries of the Central American Integration System (SICA), the Dominican Republic’s Forensic Police received a donation of innovative equipment that will allow them to improve their forensic investigation capabilities. This donation is part of the actions contemplated in the project “Cooperation […]