Europe
Speech by Commissioner Lahbib at the LAC-EU Civil Society Forum
European Commission Speech Brussels, 07 Nov 2025 A vast ocean may separate us, but Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe are close at heart. Our histories, our hopes, and our…
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Statement by Commissioner Lahbib at the Signature of the HERA-PAHO Administrative Arrangement
European Commission Speech Brussels, 07 Nov 2025 Over three decades. That is how long the EU and the Panamerican Organisation for Health (PAHO) have partnered to keep our people safe…
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President von der Leyen participates in the opening of the COP30 and reaffirms the EU's climate ambition
European Commission News Brussels, 07 Nov 2025 President Ursula von der Leyen was this week in Belém, Brazil, where she took part in the opening of the COP30 UN Climate…
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Speech of Commissioner Kos at the joint session of the Committees on EU affairs of the French Senate and National Assembly
European Commission Speech Brussels, 30 Oct 2025 All Member States are faced with three great challenges: the challenge of peace, the challenge of freedom and the challenge of prosperity, and…
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Opening remarks by Commissioner Hoekstra at the Ministerial on Climate Action
European Commission Speech Ottawa, 01 Nov 2025 Ministers, colleagues, Chair, Let me start by thanking you dear Minister, dear Julie, but also Minister Huang Runqiu and Director-General Xia Yingxin for…
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French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu Resigns, Plunging France into Political Turmoil
France woke up on Monday to a new political crisis after Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu abruptly resigned, just hours after unveiling his new cabinet. The move — unprecedented in modern…
Europe
EU Supervisory Authorities warn consumers of risks and limited protection for certain crypto-assets and providers
The European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA – the ESAs) today issued a warning to consumers that crypto-assets can be risky and that legal protection, if any, may be…
Europe
Counterfeit and substandard food worth EUR 95 million seized in global operation – OPSON XIV saw 631 individuals reported to judicial authorities and 11 566 tonnes of food and 1.4 million litres of beverages taken off the market
Counterfeit and substandard food worth EUR 95 million seized in global operation – OPSON XIV saw 631 individuals reported to judicial authorities and 11 566 tonnes of food and 1.4…
Re-election of Despina Chatzivassiliou as Secretary General of the Parliamentary Assembly
Re-election of Despina Chatzivassiliou as Secretary General of the Parliamentary Assembly.
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PACE Autumn Session 2025, Strasbourg 30 September 2025
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Despina Chatzivassiliou Re-Elected as PACE Secretary General
Strasbourg, — Last September 30th 2025, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has re-elected Despina Chatzivassiliou as its Secretary General, granting her a second five-year term that…
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PACE launches dialogue platform with exiled Russian democratic forces
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has unanimously approved the creation of a Platform for Dialogue with Russian democratic forces in exile, marking a significant step in…