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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…

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 11 May 2026 The European Commission has unconditionally approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition by Suzano S.A. ('Suzano') of Kimberly Clark IFP NewCo B.V.…

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Palestinian Christian delegation warns EU of growing threat to Christians in Gaza A delegation from the Higher Presidential Committee for Church Affairs in Palestine warned European Union officials that current Israeli policies pose a…

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European Commission News Brussels, 08 May 2026 The President of the Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, was in Yerevan on the 4 and 5 May to attend the eighth Summit of the European Political Community as w...

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Belgian Defense and Foreign Trade Minister Theo Francken says Türkiye’s defense industry has reached a highly advanced level in innovation and in building a strong defense capability, describing it as “a role model.”

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European Commission Daily news Brussels, 08 May 2026 Commission issues guidance for EU transport sector affected by Middle East crisis Today, the European Commission has adopted guidance to the EU transport and to...

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 08 May 2026 Published ahead of Europe Day, the new Eurobarometer survey shows nearly three quarters of Europeans believe their country has benefited from being a member of the EU. In a…

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 04 May 2026 Κυρίες και κύριοι, Είναι ιδιαίτερη τιμή χαρά για μένα να απευθύνομαι έστω και με αυτό τον τρόπο, στο Travel West Forum, μιλώντας για μια περιοχή που κατέχει ξεχ...

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 08 May 2026 Today, the European Commission reports on the state of play on the Pact on Migration and Asylum's implementation.

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 08 May 2026 On 9 May, Europeans will celebrate Europe Day.

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 07 May 2026 Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear colleagues, Today, we begin by remembering Daphne Caruana Galizia. When she was murdered in 2017, Daphne was facing 48 lawsuits – f...

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European Commission Daily news Brussels, 07 May 2026 EU agrees to simplify AI rules to boost innovation and ban ‘nudification' apps to protect citizens The European Commission welcomes the political agreement reac...

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 07 May 2026 Thank you, Professor Patrizia Nanz, for the invitation. President Costa, dear Antonio, President Metsola, dear Roberta, Distinguished guests, But most important...

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 07 May 2026 President Tütto, dear Kata, Dear members, I am delighted to be with you today. As you know, I value the collaboration with you. At the beginning of my mandate, ...

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 07 May 2026 Today, the European Commission positively assessed Austria's fourth payment request for €325 million under the Recovery and Resilience Facility, the centrepiece of NextGenerationEU.

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 07 May 2026 Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. It's a pleasure to return to the Brussels Economic Forum which continues to go from strength to strength, helping to frame a...

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 07 May 2026 Today, the European Commission has selected 9 hydrogen production projects under the third auction of the European Hydrogen Bank (EHB).

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 06 May 2026 Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. My thanks to Aleksandra and the team at Better Finance for putting together today's conference and for inviting me to take...

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 06 May 2026 Thank you for the floor Themis. I would like to start by thanking Makis, Kata and Enrico for your contributions. What we heard today confirms something very cle...

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The European Union should include Türkiye to its defense and security programs for the good sake of the continental security, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told a senior EU official, stressing the importance of the prevail of a more…

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 06 May 2026 Good afternoon, and welcome to the read-out of our College meeting. Today, we adopted new measures to fight poverty and improve the lives of persons with disabi...

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European Commission Daily news Brussels, 06 May 2026 Commission seeks feedback on revised sustainability reporting standards Today, the Commission is launching a consultation on the draft revised European Sustaina...

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European Commission Factsheet Brussels, 06 May 2026 Factsheet: On promoting the rights of persons with disabilities across the EU Factsheet: On promoting the rights of persons with disabilities across the EU

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 06 May 2026 Today, the European Commission has unveiled an ambitious social plan aimed at helping to eradicate poverty and promoting the rights of persons with disabilities across the EU.

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European Commission Questions and answers Brussels, 06 May 2026 Why do we need an EU Anti-Poverty Strategy? The EU and Member States have committed to lifting at least 15 million people out of poverty by 2030 (compared to 20...

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European Commission Factsheet Brussels, 06 May 2026 Factsheet: Anti-poverty package Factsheet: Anti-poverty package

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European Commission Questions and answers Brussels, 06 May 2026 Why is the Commission enhancing the Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021-2030 now? Halfway through the implementation of the 2021–2030 Stra...

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 05 May 2026 Thank you, Markus. Ladies and gentlemen, Thank you very much for inviting me today. And thank you to BusinessEurope and your members for the work you have put i...

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 05 May 2026 Ministers, esteemed guests, ladies and gentlemen, good evening. Let me begin by thanking Professor Letta for inviting me to take part in the launch of the IE Co...

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 05 May 2026 Ladies and gentlemen, Thank you for the invitation to address this Solar+ summit. The growth of the sector over the last decade is truly remarkable. In 2016, ju...

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European Commission Statement Brussels, 05 May 2026 Thank you. Good afternoon, everyone. Let me begin with the update I provided on Ukraine. Since our last meeting, there have been some positive steps forward. Ve...

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 05 May 2026 Today, the European Union and Armenia held their first ever Summit in Yerevan, reinforcing cooperation in the areas of connectivity, security and defence, economic development and…

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 05 May 2026 The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, capital injections worth €813 million and €15 million per year in corporate income tax and dividend payment exemptions…

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 04 May 2026 Thank you very much Chair, Honourable Members, Very good to see you. Thank you for inviting me to take part in today's exchange. If you look at the world, if yo...

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on May 4 called on the EU to refrain from actions and rhetoric that could undermine Ankara's "constructive stance," adding Brussels should praise the stance.

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European Commission Statement Brussels, 04 May 2026 Thank you, Kyriakos. Good evening, everyone. Let me begin with the European Commission's assessment of the economic outlook. As a result of the war in the Middl...

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 04 May 2026 Speech by Commissioner Lahbib at the European Parliament on the Recent Mission to the Great Lakes Region Let me start with what I saw in Goma. I toured hospital...

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European Commission Daily news Brussels, 04 May 2026 Commission publishes simplification review of EU Deforestation Regulation Today, the Commission published a report on the simplification of the revised EU Defor...

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It will be the last meeting before Irland assumes the EU presidency this summer.

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 04 May 2026 Today, the Commission published a report on the simplification of the revised EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and a set of further measures for a smooth and effective…

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European Commission News Brussels, 01 May 2026 President Ursula von der Leyen was in Cyprus last week to attend the informal meeting of European Heads of State and Government and meet with Middle Eastern pa...

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 01 May 2026 The first-ever EU-Armenia Summit will take place on 4-5 May, in Yerevan. This marks a significant step forward in their relations, reaffirming the European Union's strong commitment…

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The lack of political will on the EU side is the major problem in improving ties with Türkiye, the Turkish top diplomat has said, reiterating Ankara’s readiness and commitment to advance the full-membership process should the former adopt…

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 30 Apr 2026 The European Commission today published its evaluation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) Regulation, covering the decade from 2014 to 2024.

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 30 Apr 2026 Ladies and gentlemen, good morning, Our discussion today is not just about pension frameworks or policy tools. This is about people. About financial security in...

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European Commission Daily news Brussels, 30 Apr 2026 Commission issues recommendations to protect vulnerable consumers from high energy prices The European Commission has today issued a set of recommendations to h...

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 30 Apr 2026 The European Commission has proposed to mobilise €2 million from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF) to support 803 workers dismissed after the…

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 30 Apr 2026 The European Commission has launched today a public consultation inviting comments on the draft of the new EU Merger Guidelines. These will replace the current Horizontal Merger…

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Hungary's incoming PM Peter Magyar has travelled to Brussels, hoping to unfreeze billions of euros.

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 29 Apr 2026 The European Commission welcomes the approval by EU Member States of the revision of the social security coordination rules.

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On Wednesday, Parliament backed €2 million in EU aid for workers laid off after the bankruptcy of Liberty Steel Belgium. Committee on Budgets Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

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European Commission Daily news Brussels, 29 Apr 2026 Commission urges Member States to rollout EU age verification app Today, the Commission adopted a recommendation urging Member States to accelerate the rollout...

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Hungary and Slovakia are still buying Russian oil. Seeing weakness in Brussels, Kyiv means to stop that trade.

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 29 Apr 2026 The European Commission has preliminarily found Meta's Instagram and Facebook in breach of the Digital Services Act (DSA) for failing to diligently identify, assess and mitigate the…

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 29 Apr 2026 Today, the European Commission decided to refer Hungary to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to bring its retail tax regime in line with the freedom of…

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European Commission Infringement decisions Brussels, 29 Apr 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 Press release Brussels, 29 Apr 2026 Today, the European Commission decided to refer Czechia and Hungary to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to comply with the Framework Decision on the European…

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 29 Apr 2026 Today, the European Commission decided to refer Greece, Malta and Portugal to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to transpose into national legislation the EU's…

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 29 Apr 2026 The European Commission has adopted a temporary State aid framework to enable Member States to support the EU economy in the context of the Middle East crisis. The Middle East crisis…

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 30 Apr 2026 Today, Maria Luís Albuquerque, Commissioner for Financial Services and the Savings and Investments Union, in charge of sanctions implementation, chaired the nin...

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Military expert Christian Leuprecht talks about the Rail Baltica project between the EU and the Baltics and why it is essential to military infrastructure jv58 Tue, 04/28/2026 - 15:37 Link…

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European Commission Daily news Brussels, 28 Apr 2026 New Generalised Scheme of Preferences approved for application in 2027 The European Commission welcomes today's vote by the European Parliament in favour of the...

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 28 Apr 2026 The European Commission's first review of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) found that in the first two years of its application, the DMA remains fit for purpose and has opened up new…

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 28 Apr 2026 The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed creation of a joint venture between UPM-Kymmene Corporation…

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 28 Apr 2026 Today, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Parliament President Roberta Metsola signed the revised Framework Agreement between both institutions.

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 27 Apr 2026 Thank you, Chair (Pierfrancesco Maran), Honourable Members, Thank you for this opportunity to reflect on the past year and to outline my plans for the months ah...

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European Commission Statement Brussels, 27 Apr 2026 Madame Chair, Vice-President DeGroot, honourable Members. I would like to thank the European Parliament for the report and the opportunity to present the Commis...

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 27 Apr 2026 Good morning to everybody. Good morning, Prime Ministers, Dear Donald, Dear Yulia Good morning also to the participants of the conference and the people of Rzes...

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European Commission Daily news Brussels, 27 Apr 2026 Commission approves close to €72 million Hungarian State aid measure to support new tyre manufacturing line The European Commission has approved, under EU State...

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An alternative song festival titled “United for Palestine” will be held in Brussels as a protest against Israel’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest, organizers said on April 24.

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 27 Apr 2026 The Commission has sent its preliminary findings to Google as part of the specification proceedings it started on 27 January 2026 under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). These…

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Belgium’s Queen Mathilde is set to visit Türkiye in May at the head of a large delegation of around 450 people, with the agenda expected to focus on economic, trade and defense cooperation, the Belgian diplomat has announced.

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European Commission Statement Brussels, 25 Apr 2026 Forty years ago, the disaster at the Chornobyl Power Plant marked one of the gravest nuclear disasters in human history. Its true toll, long obscured by Soviet secrecy, has only become…

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 24 Apr 2026 The European Union and partner development finance institutions have signed the Global Green Bond Initiative (GGBI) Fund, a new public-private investment tool to mobilise up to €20…

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European Commission Daily news Brussels, 24 Apr 2026 EU and partners sign the Global Green Bond Initiative Fund to mobilise up to €20 billion in investments for sustainable infrastructure The European Union and p...

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European Commission Speech Brussels, 24 Apr 2026 Dear Young Europeans, It is a pleasure to welcome you to European Youth Week. This week is about you. Today, you join more than a thousand young people from acr...