Europe
EU-South Africa Summit: Strengthening Ties Amid Global Challenges
Cape Town, March 13, 2025 – As global geopolitical tensions rise, the European Union (EU) and South Africa convene in Cape Town for their eighth summit, a pivotal event aimed…
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Europe
The EU Roadmap for Women’s Rights: a renewed push for gender equality
Returning home after sunset, a woman removes her headphones, lowers her hood, and keeps an eye on each man she passes. She cannot stop thinking about the man who followed…
Europe
Investigation finds many second-hand online traders fail to comply with EU consumer law
Today, the European Commission and national consumer protection authorities of 25 Member States as well as Iceland and Norway released the results of a screening (‘sweep') of online traders selling…
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Europe
EU speeds up efforts to strengthen defence readiness
At the Special European Council, EU leaders committed to strengthening the EU's defence readiness and capabilities. They also called for increased military support for Ukraine and set out principles for…
Defense
EU Leaders Forge Unified Front on Ukraine and Defense Amid Escalating Global Tensions
Brussels, 6 March 2025 — At a pivotal Special European Council meeting today, EU leaders reaffirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine and charted a bold path toward a more sovereign…
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Europe
Remarks by President António Costa at the press conference following the Special European Council meeting of 6 March 2025
During the press conference held at the end of the Special European Council meeting of 6 March 2025, President António Costa presented the main results of the discussions on Ukraine…
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Europe
Women-led science: breaking barriers, solving challenges
Women lead many of today's groundbreaking scientific initiatives, tackling some of society’s toughest challenges. Science benefits from diversity and inclusion. Yet, gender bias is still a major issue. Take heart failure…
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Europe
EIB Group and European Commission lay foundations for a new pan-European investment platform for affordable and sustainable housing
Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jørgensen joins EIB Group President Nadia Calviño to start laying the foundations of a pan-European investment platform for affordable and sustainable housing. This initiative…
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Frontex signs working arrangement with the European Commission to Strengthen Cooperation on Migration Management
Today Frontex and the European Commission signed a working arrangement that represents a strategic advancement in the EU’s ability to manage migration flows and respond to potential crises with resilience…
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Europe
New EU actions to boost European car sector
The European automotive sector is at critical turning point, challenged by rapid technological changes and increasing competition. To address the changes ahead, President von der Leyen in January launched a Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the…