Europe
Legal migration: Council and Parliament reach deal on a single permit directive
Provisional agreement between the Spanish Presidency of the Council and the European Parliament on legal migration into the EU labor market
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Europe
EU adopts new sanctions against Russia
The new sanctions against Russia includes a ban on the import, purchase or transfer of diamonds from Russia and measures against circumvention of sanctions.
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News
EU leaders adopted conclusions on the Middle East
On the first day of the European Council 26 October, EU leaders adopted conclusions on the Middle East.
Economy
Council adopted EU single window for customs
To make international trade easier, shorten customs clearance times and reduce the risk of fraud, the EU decided to create a single window for customs. Today the Council adopted new rules…
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Europe
Charles Michel about Queen Elizabeth II: “Her inspiration has spanned generations”
Charles Michel said in his statement about Queen Elizabeth II: "Her inspiration has spanned generations". Here is the full statement: We remember a remarkable woman today. A remarkable human being.…
From left to right: Denys SHMYHAL (Prime Minister of Ukraine), Josep BORRELL FONTELLES (High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy), Olivér VÁRHELYI (European Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement)
Europe
Joint press release following the 8th Association Council meeting between the EU and Ukraine
On 5 September 2022, the European Union and Ukraine held the 8th meeting of the EU and Ukraine Association Council in Brussels.
Europe
EU budget for 2023: Council agrees its position
Ambassadors of member states to the EU agreed the Council's position on the 2023 EU draft budget.
Europe
International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence based on Religion or Belief
On the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence based on Religion or Belief, the EU stands in solidarity with all victims of persecution, wherever they may be.
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Europe
Council adopts regulation on a voluntary reduction of gas demand by 15% this winter
The regulation on the voluntary reduction of gas demand by 15% this winter foresees the possibility for the Council to trigger a "Union alert" and then the reduction of gas…
Viktor Yanukovych (left) and his son Oleksandr (file photo)
Europe
Ukraine: the EU imposes restrictive measures on Viktor and Oleksandr Yanukovych
The Council today decided to impose restrictive measures on two additional individuals in response to the ongoing unjustified and unprovoked Russian military aggression against Ukraine. The Council added the pro-Russian former President…