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The Council today adopted its negotiating position ('general approach') on a proposal to review the industrial emissions directive. The new rules will offer better protection of human health and the environment by reducing harmful…
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On 13–14 March, the EU social affairs and employment ministers gathered in Brussels for the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (EPSCO). On the agenda were the situation of Ukrainian refugees in the EU labour…
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On 14 March, EU finance ministers adopted Council conclusions on the ongoing review of the economic governance framework. It was an important step in designing a reformed regulatory framework to deal with economic challenges. "This is one…
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On 14 March 2023, member states agreed on the Council’s guidelines for the establishment of the EU’s budget for 2024. The EU’s annual budget lays down all the European Union’s expenditure and revenue for one year. It provides for the…
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The Council has approved conclusions reaffirming that EU climate and energy diplomacy is a core component of EU’s foreign policy, and stressing the EU determination to engage and work with partners worldwide to implement the Paris…
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On 13–14 March, the EU social services and labour market ministers will gather in Brussels for a formal meeting of the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (EPSCO). On the agenda are the situation of Ukrainian…
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EU economic and finance ministers will meet in Brussels on Tuesday 14 March. During the meeting, the ministers are expected to approve Council conclusions on the ongoing EU economic governance review. "The Presidency has worked hard to…
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On 7 March, Minister for Schools Lotta Edholm will chair a meeting on education at the Council of the European Union in Brussels. The education ministers will meet to approve Council conclusions on skills and competences for the green…
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On 16–17 February, the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, in cooperation with the European Commission, organised a conference on the implementation of national action plans against racism. Some 150 participants…
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Ministers for competitiveness agreed today on a negotiating mandate (general approach) for the regulation on data collection and sharing for short-term accommodation rental services, as part of the ongoing efforts to promote a balanced…
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