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On 12 April, participants from throughout the EU will gather to jointly identify and share experiences from their work promoting LGBTIQ people’s rights and opportunities. It will also serve as a springboard for continued work on the EU…
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The 10th EU-US Energy Council met today in Brussels, chaired by EU High Representative/Vice President Josep Borrell Fontelles, European Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and US Deputy Secretary of…
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Human trafficking for sexual purposes has increased in Europe in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. On 29–30 March in Stockholm, Swedish Minister for Justice Gunnar Strömmer hosted a conference on combating human trafficking. The…
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is in the running to be the new head of NATO, The Sun newspaper reported on Friday, citing a diplomatic source. A number of NATO member states have suggested von der Leyen would take over…
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Support for Ukraine and continued pressure on Russia, climate and energy issues, and putting long-term EU competitiveness on the agenda have defined the first half of the Swedish Presidency. The Presidency has led the work in the Council…
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The Council and the Parliament negotiators today reached a provisional political agreement to raise the share of renewable energy in the EU’s overall energy consumption to 42.5% by 2030 with an additional 2.5% indicative top up that would…
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On Friday 31 March, Minister for EU Affairs Jessika Roswall will hold a press briefing on the occasion of the halfway point of the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Date and time: 31 March 2023, 10.30 Venue: Bella,…
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At the Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (TTE) meeting on 28 March, the ministers agreed on a general guideline on the gas market package. It includes a proposal for common rules for the internal market for renewable and…
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The European Union’s Ursula von der Leyen warned of a deliberate toughening in China’s strategy, with a new era of security and control, but urged the bloc to respond by working to reduce risks rather than decouple from the Asian nation.…
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Germany announced draft reforms on immigration, skills training and promoting immigration aimed at plugging labour shortages in the country. "With this, we are laying the foundation for a new start in migration policy," Germany's finance…
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