Advancing the Istanbul Process
Freedom of religion or belief is a long-standing priority of the European Union. On Monday, 8 April, the EU Delegation in Geneva hosted a stocktaking meeting on progress with [...]
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EU Going Digital
Characterised by a fusion of advanced technologies, digital transformation is a major priority for the European Union. As the biggest global donor of development aid, the EU [...]
Support for EU remains at historically high level despite sceptics
The latest EU public opinion survey, conducted in late February 2019, highlights continued strong support for the European Union. The European Parliament’s Spring 2019 [...]
EU approach to international cultural relations
Cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue are an integral part of the values of the European Union and play an important role in promotion of human rights, [...]
BRAZIL ESSENTIALLY DIVERSE
The Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (Apex-Brasil), in partnership with the Consulate General of Brazil in Milan, reserved the prestigious Museo della [...]
EUNAVFOR MED Operation Sophia extended
The Council extended the mandate of EUNAVFOR MED Operation Sophia until 30 September 2019. The Operation Commander has been instructed to suspend temporarily the deployment [...]
New street art mural brings the Western Balkans to Brussels
Dedicated to the people of the EU and the Western Balkans, a new street art mural in the centre of Brussels conveys messages of peace, tolerance and reconciliation. [...]
MEP Tanja Fajon on Schengen suspension
Temporary internal border checks within the Schengen area have been in place for three years. MEPs are pushing for clearer conditions for their use as a measure of last [...]
EU on Juan Guaidó’s parliamentary immunity in Venezuela
Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the decision to lift Juan Guaidó’s parliamentary immunity in Venezuela “The EU rejects the decision [...]
Mobility package on overhaul of road transport rules
MEPs amend rules to fight illegal practices in road transport and improve working conditions for drivers. On Thursday, Parliament approved its position to negotiate with the [...]
Future of the blue planet on the table
“No country can succeed alone in reversing the worrying trends that we face in our Oceans today. For the past two years, we have shown that we will only achieve safe and [...]
EU new copyright rules
Creatives and news publishers will be empowered to negotiate with internet giants thanks to new copyright rules which also contain safeguards on freedom of expression. MEPs [...]
The EU and the Crisis in Syria
Eight years after the outbreak of the conflict, the situation in Syria is still critical, with millions of Syrians displaced and in need of protection and humanitarian [...]
Brexit: plans to mitigate impact of no deal
If the UK leaves the EU without a deal, the effects will be felt by people and companies across Europe. The EU has adopted measures to mitigate the impact of a disorderly [...]
InvestEU: EU ambassadors confirm common understanding reached with Parliament
The EU is shaping up its new financial tool to support investment and job creation. EU ambassadors today confirmed the common understanding reached by the Romanian Presidency [...]
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