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World NGO Day: Statement by the EEAS Secretary General Belén Martínez Carbonell
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World NGO Day: Statement by the EEAS Secretary General Belén Martínez Carbonell

Civil society is the beating heart of democracy, its pulse sustaining freedom and amplifying the voices of citizens. Civil society organisations build bridges where divisions threaten to take hold, fostering…

27 February 2025 · 4 min read

Renovated hospital and preschool open in Lviv Oblast with EU bank support
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Renovated hospital and preschool open in Lviv Oblast with EU bank support

EIB Lviv’s St Luke’s Hospital has been upgraded to provide better medical care and a more resilient environment for patients, visitors and healthcare workers amid wartime challenges. Preschool No.7 in…

27 February 2025 · 7 min read

New action plan to lower energy costs for European citizens and businesses
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New action plan to lower energy costs for European citizens and businesses

The EU is at a crucial turning point for its competitiveness, decarbonisation and security, with a clear need to act. Structurally high energy costs are hurting our citizens and businesses.…

26 February 2025 · 5 min read

Commission presents plan for competitiveness and decarbonisation in the EU
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Commission presents plan for competitiveness and decarbonisation in the EU

Today, the Commission presents the Clean Industrial Deal, a bold business plan to support the competitiveness and resilience of our industry. The Deal will accelerate decarbonisation, while securing the future of…

26 February 2025 · 6 min read

Poland in orbit: five EU-funded space research projects in the spotlight
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Poland in orbit: five EU-funded space research projects in the spotlight

During the first half of 2025, Poland is holding the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union for the second time. As president, Poland is steering work across…

26 February 2025 · 4 min read

Happy 30th birthday, Europa website!
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Happy 30th birthday, Europa website!

On 25 February, the Europa website celebrates its 30th birthday. Once small enough to fit on a CD-Rom and available in 3 languages only, Europa has grown to be a…

25 February 2025 · 1 min read

EFSA updates Xylella host plant database
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EFSA updates Xylella host plant database

Source: EFSA. EFSA has released an update of its Xylella species host plant database, which tracks plant species affected by the plant pathogen Xylella fastidiosa. The latest update, covering research published between January and June 2024,…

25 February 2025 · 1 min read

Council appoints new EU Special Representative for Central Asia and extends the mandate of the EUSR for the Gulf region
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Council appoints new EU Special Representative for Central Asia and extends the mandate of the EUSR for the Gulf region

Today the Council appointed Mr Eduards Stiprais as new EU Special Representative (EUSR) for Central Asia. He will take up his duties on 1 March 2025 with an initial mandate of 2 years, succeeding…

25 February 2025 · 2 min read