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The first ministerial meeting under the Belgian Presidency of the European Union brought together the Ministers for Employment and Social Affairs in the Walloon capital of Namur. During the first day, Ministers discussed how social policies…
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The Informal EPSCO Council takes place in Namur on 11 and 12 January, and will bring together ministers from EU Member States, EFTA countries and 2 candidate countries, European social partners and institutions. At the heart of Europe The…
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A lengthy selection process takes place between the European elections and the entry into function of the Commissioners of the European Commission. The process for Ursula von der Leyen and her 26 commissioners took six months. The College…
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The EU’s top diplomat Josep Borrell offered his condolences to Iran after what he described as a “terrorist attack” that killed 95 people during a call Wednesday with Iran’s foreign minister. Twin bomb blasts in southern Iran ripped…
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A long-awaited European Union’s visa liberalization scheme allowing Kosovo nationals to travel to Europe’s borderless zone without a visa came into force on Monday. The new regime, which came into force at midnight (2300 GMT Sunday),…
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2024 is a pivotal year for us all. With the ‘Fit for 55’ package finalised and upcoming EU elections, the focus will shift increasingly be on the implementation of the European Green Deal. The first half of 2024 will also be the Belgian…
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Russia said on Friday that the European Union's decision to open membership talks with Ukraine and Moldova was a politicised decision that could destabilise the bloc. "Negotiations to join the EU can last for years or decades. The EU has…
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EU leaders will face off against Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Thursday as he threatens to veto a massive aid package and a start to membership talks for Ukraine. The crunch summit in Brussels — which diplomats fear could drag…
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The European Union should consider toughening sanctions on Hamas and its finances, and imposing sanctions on Israeli settlers responsible for violence in the West Bank, the bloc’s diplomatic service says in a paper prepared for EU foreign…
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The European Union's drugs regulator has asked pharma companies including Novo Nordisk A/S and Eli Lilly & Co. for more information as it reviews the potential risk of suicidal thoughts associated with a new class of weight-loss…
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