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January 20
2023
Macron and Sanchez Seal Barcelona Treaty
Spanish government officials will take part in ministerial conferences in France and Spain as Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed at...
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January 03
2023
Ukraine and EU to hold summit on the 3rd of February in Kyiv
Zelensky's first order of business in 2023 was an agenda discussion with the European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, the statement read. "The parties discussed...
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December 20
2022
Council Adopts Further Sanctions Targeting Russian Federation
On 16th December, the Council adopted the ninth package of restrictive measures targeting the Russian government, as the conflict against Ukraine continues to escalate.
This...
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December 15
2022
Foreign Affairs Council adopts further restrictive measures against Iran and North Korea
On 12th December, the Foreign Affairs Council adopted restrictive measures against Iran for the ongoing situation on human rights and for the help that Iran has provided to...
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December 09
2022
The Council has decided: Croatia will join the Schengen area.
Croatia will join Europe’s Schengen visa-free travel zone on January 1. Romania and Bulgaria, however, will have to wait.
“I am confident that these successes will pave...
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As part of the broader EU €95.5 billion research and innovation programme, Horizon Europe, this funding will contribute to the EU reaching its climate goals,...
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October 21
2022
EU sanctions against Iran
Following the EU Council on 20 and 21 October, the EU has agreed on further restrictive measures against Iran. Three Iranian individuals were added to the list, in relation to...
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October 20
2022
Sweden’s new government
Ulf Kristersson, Sweden’s new prime minister, has announced the members of his new Cabinet and set out priorities for his government.
Kristersson, who was appointed this...
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October 19
2022
Hydrogen strategy announced at Port of Antwerp-Bruges
The official inauguration took place with ministers, including Secretary of State for Strategic Investments Thomas Dermine, European representatives, and industry leaders. De...
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October 18
2022
Commission adopted its Work Programme for 2023
Today, the Commission adopted its 2023 Work Programme. It sets out an agenda to respond to the current set of crises affecting Europe, while doubling down on the ongoing green...
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MEPs have endorsed the deal reached with the Council on extending the mandate of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). The new legislation...
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October 06
2022
EU approves 8th round of sanctions against Russia
The European Commission has welcomed the agreement on the adoption of a new round of sanctions on Russia. This is the eighth package of sanctions that the EU has extended...
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