Speaking at the weekend in the wake of the unfolding crisis in the Middle East as well as the continuing conflict in Ukraine European Council President Charles Michel said “Hamas’ brutal…
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FEATUREDPOLITICS
Spanish presidency will promote changes and decisions needed to tackle the EU’s major challenges
The President of the Government of Spain, Pedro Sánchez, received the College of Commissioners of the European Union in Madrid on Monday. This is one of the first events of…
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The goal has been to send “a strong message of support” to Ukraine from both the EU and Spain, as he explained at the joint press conference with the Ukrainian…
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SECURITY & DEFENCE
European Peace Facility: Council agrees on second top-up of the overall financial ceiling by €3.5 billion
This decision is intended to ensure the EPF financial sustainability and predictability in the longer term, and preserve its global geographical scope and the EU’s ability to prevent and swiftly…
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HUMAN RIGHTS
Iran: five individuals and two entities targeted by EU’s eighth package of sanctions for human rights violations
The European Council has decided to impose restrictive measures on an additional five individuals and two entities responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran. The new listings include the current…
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FEATUREDPOLITICS
Moldova: EU sets up a civilian mission to strengthen the resilience of the security sector
The European Council today established the EU Partnership Mission in the Republic of Moldova (EUPM Moldova) under the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP). The objective of this civilian mission…
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FEATUREDSECURITY & DEFENCEVIDEOS
Statement by High Representative Josep Borrell on North Korea’s launch of a long-range ballistic missile
The DPRK’s repeated demonstrations of its intention to continue developing the means to deliver weapons of mass destruction threaten international peace and security. The DPRK must cease all illegal and dangerous…
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BUSINESS & ECONOMYFEATURED
Intensive efforts to enable frozen Russian assets to be used in the reconstruction of Ukraine
During the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU, intensive efforts are being made to enable frozen Russian assets to be used in the reconstruction of Ukraine. The work…
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BUSINESS & ECONOMYFEATURED
Eurogroup President Paschal Donohoe will represent the euro area at the Spring Meetings of the IMF and World Bank Group
President of the Eurogroup and Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery, and Reform, Paschal Donohoe, will travel today, 11th April, to Washington D.C. to attend the Spring Meetings…
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ENVIRONMENT
Fluorinated gases and ozone depleting substances: EU member states ready to talk to MEPs
EU Member states have agreed on a mandate for the European Council presidency to start negotiations with the European Parliament on two proposals for regulations that aim to phase down…