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European Commission Speech Brussels, 17 Jun 2026 Good morning. Welcome to Brussels, the capital of the rule of law, respect for human beings, and the land of human-centred progress and prosperity in the worl...

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European Commission Daily news Brussels, 17 Jun 2026 EU supports Ebola response with €493 million in emergency aid, vaccines, treatment and health security as G7 leaders call for a coordinated response to the outb...

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BRUSSELS, Belgium -- European lawmakers are to give final approval Wednesday to tougher migration rules that will grant authorities broader powers to detain irregular arrivals and allow for the creation of deportation centres outside the…

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 17 Jun 2026 The European Commission published the fourth State of the Digital Decade report, showing that Europe has made progress on its 2030 digital transformation targets, such as secure and…

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 17 Jun 2026 The European Commission has approved an €85 million Irish State aid scheme to support agricultural companies facing increased fuel prices due to the Middle East crisis.

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 17 Jun 2026 The European Commission has approved a €1 billion Slovak scheme to support clean technology (cleantech) manufacturing capacity in line with the objectives of the Clean Industrial…

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 16 Jun 2026 The European Commission will engage with consumers and publishers by the end of 2026 to explore ways to improve industry standards, as a response to the European Citizens' Initiative…

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European Commission Daily news Brussels, 16 Jun 2026 Commission welcomes political agreement on seeds and other plant reproductive materials The European Commission welcomes the political agreement reached yesterd...

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 16 Jun 2026 Today, the Commission is presenting an EU action plan for the Channel migratory route, setting out a comprehensive European response to the challenges posed by illegal migration along…

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 16 Jun 2026 From the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, the vast majority of bathing waters in Europe met the European Union's most stringent ‘excellent' bathing quality standards in 2025, according…

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 16 Jun 2026 Today, the College of Commissioners adopted the Annual Management and Performance Report for 2025 (AMPR).

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 16 Jun 2026 Today, the Special Panel on child safety online met for the third and final time. On 13 July, the Panel's Co-chairs will present recommendations to President Ursula von der Leyen on…

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BRUSSELS, June 15 (Reuters) - EU foreign ministers have not reached a consensus to approve sanctions against Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas said on Monday. "Many member states…

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 16 Jun 2026 The European Commission welcomes the political agreement reached by the Council of the EU and the European Parliament on the revision and simplification of EU rules for plant…

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European Commission Daily news Brussels, 15 Jun 2026 EU provides cyber support to Ukraine against major attacks Ukraine can now activate emergency EU cyber support to respond to large-scale cybersecurity incidents...

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 15 Jun 2026 The European Commission has approved an €8 million Croatian State aid scheme to support fishing companies facing increased fuel prices due to the Middle East crisis.

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 15 Jun 2026 The European Commission welcomes the political agreement reached by the European Parliament and the Council of the EU on the revision of EU air passenger rights.

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 12 Jun 2026 Speech of the Executive Vice-President Teresa Ribera after receiving the PoliTO Foresight & Innovation International Award 2026 in Torino

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European Commission Statement Brussels, 12 Jun 2026 Today, the European Union took a major step forward. All Member States agreed to open the first accession negotiations cluster with Ukraine and Moldova. At the...

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 12 Jun 2026 Ladies and gentlemen, Dear friends of the New European Bauhaus, Festival visitors. Good afternoon to you all, We're coming to the end of this year's New Europea...

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 12 Jun 2026 Thank you all for being here. Thank you also for your great interest in the bioeconomy. Not only as an environmental topic, but as part of the transformation we...

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Brussels became the latest stop in Jordan Bardella’s European outreach campaign on 11 June. The French far-right leader promoted closer cooperation on migration policy, while facing protests in the Belgian capital.

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 12 Jun 2026 Today, the European Commission presents measures to help farmers facing sharply rising fertiliser costs and to support Europe's food security, delivering on the recently announced…

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 12 Jun 2026 The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Xella international S.A. ('Xella') by Holcim Ltd ('Holcim'). The approval is…

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 11 Jun 2026 Ladies and gentlemen, Dear colleagues, It is my great pleasure to welcome you to this third day of the NEB festival. I am delighted to see so many of you here ...

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European Commission News Brussels, 11 Jun 2026 The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, was in Tivat, Montenegro, last week to take part in the EU-Western Balkans Summit. This was the...

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European Commission Daily news Brussels, 11 Jun 2026 Pact on Migration and Asylum enters into application on 12 June Tomorrow, 12 June 2026, the Pact on Migration and Asylum will start to apply in all EU Member S...

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 11 Jun 2026 Tomorrow, 12 June 2026, the Pact on Migration and Asylum will start to apply in all EU Member States.

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European Commission Questions and answers Brussels, 11 Jun 2026 General questions What is the Pact on Migration and Asylum? The Pact on Migration and Asylum, adopted in June 2024 and in application as of 12 June 2026, consis...

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European Commission Discours Brussels, 12 Jun 2026 Het is een plezier bij u te zijn vanavond, zelfs al is het virtueel. Het spijt mij dat ik fysiek niet aanwezig kan zijn. Ik was op dringende humanitaire missie ...

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Ja'Kobe Tharp clocked 12.75sec to smash the 110m hurdles world record during heats at the NCAA collegiate athletics championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Wednesday. Tharp wiped out the long-standing previous record of 12.80sec set by…

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 10 Jun 2026 The European Commission welcomes the provisional political agreement reached today between the European Parliament and the Council of the EU to simplify security and defence…

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 10 Jun 2026 Executive Vice-President Fitto Today, the European Commission adopted two dedicated strategies, one for EU islands and one for EU coastal communities. For the ...

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European Commission Daily news Brussels, 10 Jun 2026 EU and partners agree to strengthen Europe's role in the orbital economy The European Commission is advancing plans for a new pilot mission to perform tasks in ...

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 10 Jun 2026 In a significant move to bolster Europe's economic future, the European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group today have signed an agreement, adding €22 billion in…

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 10 Jun 2026 Today, the European Commission published the final Code of Practice on marking and labelling of AI-generated content.

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 10 Jun 2026 Ladies and gentlemen, Unfortunately I cannot be with you in person today, but I am glad to participate to the Fuels Europe Annual Conference, to discuss what is...

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European Commission Factsheet Brussels, 10 Jun 2026 Factsheet on EU coastal communities strategy Factsheet on EU coastal communities strategy

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European Commission Factsheet Brussels, 10 Jun 2026 Factsheet on EU islands strategy Factsheet on EU islands strategy

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 10 Jun 2026 Today, the European Commission adopted two dedicated strategies, one for EU islands and one for EU coastal communities, setting out for the first time a coordinated European approach…

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European Commission Questions and answers Brussels, 10 Jun 2026 Full overview of the Commission proposal for the Draft Annual Budget 2027 The Commission proposes to allocate €200 billion to the various EU priorities (in comm...

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 10 Jun 2026 The European Commission has proposed today to set the 2027 annual EU budget at €200 billion (in commitments).

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 11 Jun 2026 Ladies and gentlemen, I am delighted to be part of today's celebration. And let me begin by congratulating everyone involved with KfW – past and present – for y...

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 09 Jun 2026 Thanks a lot to all of you for being here so that I can share with you that today we have adopted interim measures requiring Meta to restore free access to What...

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 09 Jun 2026 "Check against delivery" Dear António, Dear Members of the European Parliament, Dear Commissioners, Ladies and gentlemen, Welcome to the 2026 Festival of the ...

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 09 Jun 2026 Dear colleagues, Ladies and gentlemen, Good afternoon. Today, we are launching the Trans-Mediterranean Renewable Energy and Clean Tech Cooperation Initiative – ...

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European Commission Statement Brussels, 09 Jun 2026 Almost every day now, we wake up to the same kind of news. Another major Russian strike on Ukrainian cities, targeting civilians blindly. We also wake up to the...

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 09 Jun 2026 The European Commission has raised €8 billion of EU-Bonds in its 6th syndicated transaction for 2026.

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 09 Jun 2026 Executive director Lorraine Nolan, Chair of the Management Board Franz Pietsch First of all: welcome to Lorraine in her new role as Executive Director And to al...

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Large crowds gathered in Brussels on 8 June to condemn what protesters described as excessive police force during recent demonstrations. The dispute is rooted in planned spending cuts affecting French-speaking education in Belgium

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 09 Jun 2026 Ladies and gentlemen, Thank you for your invitation to speak at the European Sustainable Tourism Mobility Forum. Unfortunately, I cannot be with you in person t...

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 09 Jun 2026 Today, the European Commission positively assessed Slovenia's sixth payment request for €41 million under the Recovery and Resilience Facility, the centrepiece of NextGenerationEU.

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 09 Jun 2026 Today, Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration, Magnus Brunner and the European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) are presenting the 2026 European Drug Report 2026, with the latest…

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European Commission Questions and answers Brussels, 09 Jun 2026 What is the EU Air Safety List?

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 09 Jun 2026 The Commission published its 48th update of the EU Air Safety List yesterday.

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 09 Jun 2026 Ladies and gentlemen, dear colleagues, While I regret that I cannot be with you in person, I am honoured to address this Annual European Coast Guard Event. EMSA...

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 09 Jun 2026 Today, the European Union launches the Trans-Mediterranean Renewable Energy and Clean Tech Cooperation (T-MED) – a flagship initiative under the Pact for the Mediterranean. T-MED aims…

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European Commission Factsheet Brussels, 09 Jun 2026 Solidarity with Ukraine Solidarity with Ukraine

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 09 Jun 2026 The European Commission has ordered Meta to restore free access to WhatsApp for rival general-purpose AI assistants, and maintain it until the end of the Commission's antitrust…

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Kaja Kallas was speaking to reporters in Brussels this morning and the issue of the Russian owned factory sending refined alumina to Russia was raised.

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 08 Jun 2026 Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. My thanks for inviting me to take part in your anniversary event. Let me start by congratulating EFRAG on 25 years of shap...

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 08 Jun 2026 Thank you so much, dear Sophie. Dear guests, Thank you very much for giving me the opportunity to offer a very brief introduction. It was very important for me ...

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European Commission Daily news Brussels, 08 Jun 2026 EU disburses nearly €2.8 billion to support Ukraine's financial stability and reform efforts The European Commission has released nearly €2.8 billion to Ukraine...

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European Commission Factsheet Brussels, 08 Jun 2026 Factsheet - EU solidarity with Ukraine Factsheet - EU solidarity with Ukraine

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European Commission Statement Brussels, 06 Jun 2026 World Food Safety Day is a moment to recognise what Europe has built: one of the safest food systems in the world – and we are making it even stronger. Our high...

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 05 Jun 2026 Thank you very much. Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. As you know, on 17 May, the World Health Organization determined the latest outbreak of Ebola in the ...

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 05 Jun 2026 Ladies and gentlemen, It is a pleasure to return to the Brussels Economic Security Forum, so let me thank the European Policy Centre for the invitation. Twelve ...

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European Commission Daily news Brussels, 05 Jun 2026 Commission endorses Lithuania's €884 million Social Climate Plan to support vulnerable households and small enterprises in the clean transition The European Co...

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 05 Jun 2026 The European Commission has approved a €100 million Austrian scheme to support clean technology ('cleantech') manufacturing capacity, in line with the objectives of the Clean…

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 05 Jun 2026 The European Commission has approved Lithuania's Social Climate Plan – the second national plan approved under the new Social Climate Fund, which uses revenues from carbon pricing to…

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European Commission Daily news Brussels, 04 Jun 2026 Commission adopts its June infringement procedures To help citizens and businesses benefit fully from the European Union's legislation, the European Commission ...

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European Commission Read-out Brussels, 04 Jun 2026 Today I spoke with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan about Russia's recent restrictions targeting Armenia. This is nothing short of economic coercion, and it is un...

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 04 Jun 2026 Today, the European Commission revealed the winners of the 12th edition of the European Prize for Women Innovators at the European Innovation Council (EIC) Summit in Brussels.

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 04 Jun 2026 Today, the European Commission published the fourteenth edition of the EU Justice Scoreboard, an annual report providing comparative data on the efficiency, quality, and independence…

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European Commission Infringement decisions Brussels, 04 Jun 2026 Overview by policy area In its regular package of infringement decisions, the European Commission takes legal action against Member States that fail to comply w...

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European Commission Questions and answers Brussels, 04 Jun 2026 Today, the European Commission has published the fourteenth edition of the EU Justice Scoreboard, an annual overview providing comparative data on the efficienc...

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 03 Jun 2026 Good evening, everyone. It is a real pleasure to be here among so many people who dedicate their talent, expertise and energy to protecting our environment and ...

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 03 Jun 2026 In the past year, health has continued to make headlines, in Europe and around the world. The Hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks are clear reminders of the importan...

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 03 Jun 2026 Commissioner Kadis Ladies and gentlemen, let me welcome you to the presentation of the Ocean Eye Communication, a flagship initiative for President von der Leye...

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 03 Jun 2026 Dear Chair, Honourable members and colleagues, I am pleased to be back to the PECH committee. Today is a special day – not only because of our exchange here, bu...

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 03 Jun 2026 Ladies and gentlemen, partners, friends, Welcome to Green Week. I am delighted to open this flagship conference, and to kickstart two days of discussion – not j...

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European Commission Daily news Brussels, 03 Jun 2026 Eurobarometer shows continued public support for biodiversity protection across Europe Published at the start of the EU Green Week, the Special Eurobarometer su...

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 03 Jun 2026 Thank you. Good afternoon, everyone. The European Commission is presenting the European Semester 2026 Spring Package at a moment of profound geopolitical uncert...

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 03 Jun 2026 Executive Vice-President Virkkunen When I came into my role as Executive Vice President of the European Commission, one of my main missions was to secure Europe...

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 03 Jun 2026 Today, Jim Hagemann Snabe has been appointed as Special Envoy for Industrial Artificial Intelligence.

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European Commission Factsheet Brussels, 03 Jun 2026 Factsheet: Ocean Observation at a glance Factsheet: Ocean Observation at a glance

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BRUSSELS -- The EU will set out on Wednesday how the 27-country bloc hopes to slash its dependence on American and Asian technology, and favour European digital alternatives. Read More

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A month after the provisional entry into force of the trade agreement between the European Union (EU) and Mercosur, exchanges have been governed since May 1 by the terms agreed upon, while political and legal attention in Brussels centers…

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European Commission Questions and answers Brussels, 03 Jun 2026 What is included in this year's European Semester Spring Package? The 2026 European Semester Spring Package includes: A Chapeau communication on the main eleme...

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 03 Jun 2026 Today, the Commission adopted the 2026 European Semester Spring Package.

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 03 Jun 2026 Published at the start of the EU Green Week, the Special Eurobarometer survey on biodiversity shows continued support among Europeans for biodiversity and nature protection, despite…

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European Commission Questions and answers Brussels, 03 Jun 2026 How will this initiative help mitigate the impact of the current energy crisis?

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 03 Jun 2026 The European Commission today presented the European Technological Sovereignty Package, a set of measures to strengthen Europe's capacity in semiconductors, artificial intelligence…

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European Commission Factsheet Brussels, 03 Jun 2026 Factsheet: Tech Sovereignty Factsheet: Tech Sovereignty

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European Commission Questions and answers Brussels, 03 Jun 2026 What is technological sovereignty? Technological sovereignty refers to Europe's ability to develop, control and scale its critical technologies, infrastructure...

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 03 Jun 2026 Commissioner Zaharieva,Dear Ekaterina, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a pleasure to welcome you to the fifth European Innovation Council Summit. Today is about sho...

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 03 Jun 2026 Today, the European Commission adopted OceanEye to expand the EU's role in ocean observation.

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A month after the provisional entry into force of the trade agreement between the European Union (EU) and Mercosur, exchanges have been governed since May 1 by the terms agreed upon, while political and legal attention in Brussels centers…

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 02 Jun 2026 Dear Vice-President, Honourable Members of the European Parliament, representatives of territories, colleagues, and friends, Today we are not simply presenting ...

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 02 Jun 2026 The Ebola outbreak in Uganda and DRC continues to spread at a rate faster than the response. Conflict in the Middle East is hitting the global economy, driving ...

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 02 Jun 2026 With wildfire risks rising across Europe, the European Commission is helping finance and coordinate the deployment of a record number of firefighters, aircraft and emergency experts…

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European Commission Daily news Brussels, 02 Jun 2026 Commission disburses €7.2 billion to Poland under NextGenerationEU Today, the European Commission disbursed €7.2 billion to Poland, marking the fourth payment u...

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 02 Jun 2026 Labrīt, Rīga! Good morning from Brussels. I regret that I am unable to join you in Riga in person. But I'm grateful that I can still contribute to this year's ...

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 02 Jun 2026 Good morning, esteemed colleagues, representatives of Regional Fisheries Management Organisations, and distinguished guests, It is a pleasure to join you today ...

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In some of Europe’s richest countries, including Belgium, overcrowding is driving a severe deterioration of conditions.

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 02 Jun 2026 The European Commission has approved a €54 million Spanish State aid scheme to support agricultural companies facing increased fuel prices due to the Middle East crisis.

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 02 Jun 2026 The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of BASF's coatings division ('BASF Coatings') by The Carlyle Group Inc. ('Carlyle').

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 01 Jun 2026 The Commission welcomes today's political agreement between the European Parliament and the Council on the Regulation establishing a new Common European System for Returns.

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European Commission Daily news Brussels, 01 Jun 2026 Stronger EU-wide rules to fight corruption take effect More harmonised anti-corruption rules took effect across the EU yesterday under the new Directive on comb...

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 01 Jun 2026 Today, the European Commission presented a roadmap towards phasing out animal testing for chemical safety assessments, which lays out clear, tangible steps to ensure the transition…

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 01 Jun 2026 A new Eurobarometer survey shows that nearly half of European small and medium companies (SMEs) (46%) face difficulties in finding workers with the right skills.

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Russia said on May 30 it had recalled its ambassador to Armenia for “consultations” over Yerevan’s growing ties with the EU, a day after President Vladimir Putin warned the Caucasus country against pivoting to Brussels.

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European Commission Statement Brussels, 30 May 2026 It is fitting that 31 May marks both the last day of the European Week Against Cancer and World No Tobacco Day. Both Europe's Beating Cancer Plan and the Safe H...

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Fired in 2011 from Hungarian state media for protesting government meddling in news programmes, Aranka Szavuly is eager to return to work as a journalist, but says significant reforms are needed after 16 years of nationalist Viktor…

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European Commission News Brussels, 29 May 2026 Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, was in Lithuania this week to reaffirm Europe's solidarity with Baltic countries in the face of the...

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 29 May 2026 Thank you very much, Minister Damianou. Today we advanced on two key priorities for Europe's competitiveness and global leadership: the next Horizon Europe prog...

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European Commission Statement Brussels, 29 May 2026 Prime Minister Magyar, dear Péter, A very warm welcome to Brussels. The 12 April will stay in our memory for a very long time. On that day, the Hungarian people...

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European Commission Daily news Brussels, 29 May 2026 Poland receives first €6.6 billion payment under SAFE Today, Poland received its first payment of €6.6 billion under the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) defen...

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 29 May 2026 Europe's startup and scaleup ecosystem has been growing steadily, according to the first-ever European Startup and Scaleup Scoreboard (ESSS) published today by the European Commission.

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BRUSSELS, May 28 (Reuters) - The EU Council on Thursday imposed sanctions on four entities and three individuals for abuses against Palestinians in West Bank, it said in a statement. The list includes what the EU Council called extremist…

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European Commission Statement Brussels, 28 May 2026 Dear Prime Minister Radev, It is a great pleasure to welcome you again to the Berlaymont today. This has been a very important year for Bulgaria. Since January,...

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European Commission Daily news Brussels, 28 May 2026 Commission takes action to ensure complete and timely transposition of EU directives The European Commission is taking action against several EU Member States t...

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 04 May 2026 Ladies and gentlemen, I have been asked to present the EU perspective on the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. But first, allow me to welcome that finally after ...

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 28 May 2026 Today, the European Commission issued a fine of €200 million to Temu under the Digital Services Act (DSA).

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 28 May 2026 The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess, under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation ('FSR'), the proposed acquisition by JD.com, Inc. ('JD.com') of CECONOMY…

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 28 May 2026 The European Commission has approved a €15 million French State aid scheme to support agricultural and aquaculture companies facing increased fuel prices due to the Middle East crisis.

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European Commission Infringement decisions Brussels, 28 May 2026 The European Commission is taking action against several EU Member States that have failed to notify the Commission of measures they have adopted to transpose E...

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 28 May 2026 The European Commission has unconditionally approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition by Arla Foods amba ('Arla') of Deutsches Milchkontor eG ('DMK') and…

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 28 May 2026 The European Commission has approved a €500 million Spanish State aid scheme to support agricultural companies facing increased fertiliser prices due to the Middle East crisis.

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European Commission Statement Brussels, 27 May 2026 Qui n'a pas de principes ? Tout le monde a des principes ! Mais ce n'est que lorsqu'ils sont soumis à rude épreuve, que l'on sait s'ils seront plus que des prin...

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 27 May 2026 Bonjour, Qui n'a pas de principes ? Tout le monde a des principes ! Mais ce n'est que lorsqu'ils sont soumis à rude épreuve, que l'on sait s'ils seront plus que...

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European Commission Daily news Brussels, 27 May 2026 Commission disburses €18.9 million to Malta under NextGenerationEU Today, the European Commission disbursed €18.9 million to Malta, marking the fourth payment u...

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European Commission Questions and answers Brussels, 27 May 2026 Why was there a need for a new Communication on Humanitarian Aid? Since the previous Communication on Humanitarian Action, published in 2021, the international ...

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 27 May 2026 The Joint Communication on Humanitarian Aid adopted today sets out how the EU will remain a reliable and principled donor in a global aid system under severe pressure.

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 27 May 2026 The European Commission adopted a proposal for the selection of mobile satellite services (MSS) providers who will be authorised to use the harmonised 2 GHz frequency band beyond…

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 27 May 2026 Ladies and gentlemen, In 2008, EU Member States made an important decision. To give the European Commission the power to license a specific satellite spectrum b...

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The minibus, carrying nine people, drove through closed crossing barriers during the morning rush hour.

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 26 May 2026 Your Excellency, Ministers, friends of the Ocean and the Arctic, ladies and gentlemen, It is a privilege to address you at the Ocean Connectivity Conference in ...

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Congolese protesters marched in Brussels to condemn the EU for what they say is complicity in violence in eastern DRC.

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 26 May 2026 Good afternoon. I would like to thank the Lisbon Council for organising today's event and for the invitation to join you. Because good policymaking doesn't happ...

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 26 May 2026 Good morning and a warm welcome to all. It is truly a pleasure to host all of you. I had planned on being here with fellow Commissioner Andrius Kubilius but he ...

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European Commission Daily news Brussels, 26 May 2026 Six EU-supported films awarded at 2026 Cannes Film Festival, including prestigious Palme d'Or Six EU funded films have received awards at the 79th edition of th...

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Brussels has initiated infringement proceedings.

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European Commission Daily news Brussels, 22 May 2026 Commission launches €16.5 million call to dismantle criminal networks Yesterday, the European Commission published a call for proposals to co-fund projects aim...

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The push comes amid heightened outcry this week after an Israeli minister taunted activists from the Gaza aid flotilla.

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 22 May 2026 The European Commission has approved a €13 million French aid scheme to support fishing companies to address the increase in fuel prices due to the Middle East crisis. The scheme was…

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 22 May 2026 Today, the European Commission has selected 65 projects under the Innovation Fund Heat Auction.

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 22 May 2026 The European Commission published today guidance to ensure simpler and more harmonised implementation of EU water laws by reducing uncertainties about compliance.

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 22 May 2026 Professor Dàstoli,Thank you for inviting me to this important event on the life and legacy of Altiero Spinelli. Mayor Gualtieri,Excellencies,Ladies and gentleme...

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 21 May 2026 Good afternoon. The ancient Greeks had a saying about war: War is the father of all things, even of instruments for peace. The EUMC was forged in the dark shado...

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 21 May 2026 Good morning. Let me begin right away with the five key messages contained in our Spring 2026 Economic Forecast. First, on the broader context. The conflict in ...

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 21 May 2026 The Spring 2026 Economic Forecast projects weaker economic activity, as the conflict in the Middle East triggers a new energy shock that reignites inflation and shakes economic…

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BRUSSELS, May 20 (Reuters) - The European Commission found the treatment of the Gaza flotilla activists shown in a video released by Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is "completely unacceptable", a spokesperson said on…

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 20 May 2026 We are living in a reality of 360 degrees of challenges to our security. The Iran war brings real threats to our Southern and Mediterranean Flank countries, and...

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 20 May 2026 Prime Minister Nielsen, ladies and gentlemen, It is a real pleasure to be in Nuuk. I have never visited a place quite like Greenland - with its pure nature and ...

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European Commission Statement Brussels, 20 May 2026 Academic freedom, the right to question, discover, teach, learn and debate without fear or censorship, intimidation or undue interference, is under growing pres...

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 20 May 2026 The European Commission has today made available €49 million to Albania, €44.2 million to Montenegro, and €65.7 million to North Macedonia under the Reform and Growth Facility. This…

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European Commission Statement Brussels, 19 May 2026 Statement by Executive Vice-President Fitto Today the College of Commissioners approved the Fertiliser Action Plan I want to start by thanking Commissioner Han...

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European Commission Daily news Brussels, 19 May 2026 Commission registers two European Citizens' Initiatives on the protection of biodiversity and ecosystems Today, the European Commission registered two European ...

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 19 May 2026 Ladies and gentlemen, It is an honour to welcome you to the Clean Tech Conference 2026. Today is about Europe's world-leading clean tech community - a sector cr...

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 19 May 2026 Today, the European Commission adopted the Fertiliser Action Plan: an initiative to support farmers facing rising fertiliser costs and scarcity, reinforce domestic production and…

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European Commission Questions and answers Brussels, 19 May 2026 Why does the EU need a new Fertiliser Action Plan? Fertilisers are essential for agricultural production and food security. However, the EU remains heavily depe...

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More than six decades after Lumumba’s death, the search for truth and justice continues to resonate in both Belgium and the Congo, where his legacy remains deeply tied to the struggle for sovereignty and dignity.

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 18 May 2026 The European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund Board has chosen EQT as the preferred investment adviser and fund manager for the Scaleup Europe Fund, following a rigorous and highly…

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 18 May 2026 Today, the European Commission positively assessed Lithuania's sixth payment request for €178 million (in grants) under the Recovery and Resilience Facility, the centrepiece of…

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 18 May 2026 The Commission published its fifth State of the Schengen report, reviewing developments in the Schengen area over the past year and setting priorities for the year ahead.

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The country's top goalscorer has not started for Napoli this season and made just seven substitute appearances.

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 15 May 2026 The European Commission welcomes the political declaration on migration adopted today by the Council of Europe, at the Ministerial conference in Chișinău. The declaration highlights…

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 15 May 2026 The European Commission, on behalf of the European Union, joined the Enlarged Partial Agreement of the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine and ratified the…

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Belgian Defense and Foreign Trade Minister Theo Francken has said that the world needs more people like Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of modern Türkiye, as the Belgian delegation concluded its large-scale visit to Türkiye on May 14.

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 14 May 2026 Today, the European Commission issued a positive preliminary assessment of Romania's fourth payment request for €2.62 billion under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), the…

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European Commission Discours Brussels, 13 May 2026 En décembre, ici à Berlaymont, j'ai rencontré des victimes de pratiques de conversion. Je n'oublierai jamais ce que j'ai entendu. Appelons-la Sarah. Elle m'a ra...

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Ankara and Brussels described the Belgian Economic Mission’s visit to Türkiye as an important step toward strengthening economic cooperation and building closer political relations, according to a joint statement issued on May 13.

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 13 May 2026 Good afternoon to all of you. I am very pleased to be in the press room today to present the Global Health Resilience Initiative. It was announced by the Presid...

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 13 May 2026 Executive Vice-President Fitto Good afternoon, Today, the College of Commissioners adopted the Passenger Mobility Package. This package includes three legislati...

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 13 May 2026 En décembre, ici à Berlaymont, j'ai rencontré des victimes de pratiques de conversion. Je n'oublierai jamais ce que j'ai entendu. Appelons-la Sarah. Elle m'a ra...

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European Commission Daily news Brussels, 13 May 2026 Commission welcomes political agreement on the rights of adults in need of protection in cross-border situations The European Commission welcomes the political ...

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 13 May 2026 Today, the European Commission adopted a Global Health Resilience Initiative. This strategy positions the EU as a reliable and frontline actor in global health by scaling up global…

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 13 May 2026 Good morning, Thank you Ambassador, We are living in the real environment of 360 degrees of challenges to our security. The Iran war brings real threats to our ...

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Selçuk Bayraktar, chairman of Turkish defense company Baykar, told Belgium’s Queen Mathilde that mass drone production is one of the most powerful deterrents a country can have, saying "if you produce enough of them, no one can attack you."

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European Commission Factsheet Brussels, 13 May 2026 Factsheet - Passenger Package Factsheet - Passenger Package

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 13 May 2026 The European Commission has proposed new rules to make seamless travel across Europe a reality.

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European Commission Questions and answers Brussels, 13 May 2026 What are the benefits for citizens, in particular travellers? How will the benefits be achieved?

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 13 May 2026 Today, the European Commission adopted a Communication responding to the European Citizens' Initiative (ECI) ‘Ban on conversion practices in the European Union'.

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European Commission News Brussels, 12 May 2026 President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, delivered an address at the High-level Meeting of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukr...

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European Commission Statement Brussels, 12 May 2026 Many thanks to Minister Lisovyi and to the Ukrainian delegation for today's very productive High-Level Dialogue on Education.This first EU-Ukraine Dialogue on E...

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European Commission Daily news Brussels, 12 May 2026 EU steps up fight against antimicrobial resistance with updated list of countries authorised to export food-producing animals and animal products to the EU The ...

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 12 May 2026 The European Commission welcomes the landmark political agreement on the Critical Medicines Act (CMA), last night by the Council and the European Parliament. This marks an important…

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 12 May 2026 The European Commission has raised €10 billion of EU-Bonds in its 5th syndicated transaction for 2026.

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 11 May 2026 The European Commission is taking action to coordinate and support national authorities' responses to the Hantavirus outbreak.

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 11 May 2026 President Zelenskyy, dear Volodymyr, Prime Minister Carney, dear Mark, Thank you for hosting this event together on an issue that is so dear to our hearts. Mini...

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BRUSSELS, May 11 (Reuters) - European Union foreign ministers reached an agreement on Monday on new sanctions targeting violent Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, as well as leading Hamas figures, European Union foreign policy…

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Developments in the Middle East have once again highlighted the geopolitical importance of Türkiye-European Union relations, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan told Belgium’s Queen Mathilde during her economic mission to Istanbul.

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European Commission Daily news Brussels, 11 May 2026 EU coordinates international support for the recovery of Syria's economy and reconstruction process The European Commission, together with the Syrian Transition...

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 11 May 2026 The European Commission, together with the Syrian Transitional Authorities, hosted today the Syria Partnership Coordination Forum in Brussels. This meeting further delivered on the…

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 11 May 2026 The European Commission has today launched a public consultation inviting all interested parties to comment on its draft revised Guidelines on State aid to the air transport sector.…

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European Commission Questions and answers Brussels, 11 May 2026 Questions and answers on the EU Emissions Trading System benchmarks

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 11 May 2026 The European Commission has today proposed the updated European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) benchmark values for 2026-2030, which will now be open to public and Member…

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 11 May 2026 The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €1.5 billion Spanish scheme to support farmers affected by a series of adverse meteorological events in the regions…