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Cyber-attacks: Council prolongs framework for sanctions for another year
The Council prolonged restrictive measures over various cyber-attacks threatening the EU and its member states for another year until 18 May 2022.
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Legal migration: Council presidency and European Parliament reach provisional agreement on scheme to attract highly qualified workers
The blue card directive aims to attract and retain highly qualified workers, particularly in sectors facing skills shortages.
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Media advisory – Informal video conference of foreign affairs ministers of 18 May 2021
Main agenda items, approximate timing, public sessions and press opportunities.
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World Press Freedom Day: Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU
At a time when independent and free media reporting is more essential than ever, press freedom continues to be under threat. Journalists continue to experience harsh working conditions with increasing…
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Statement by the members of the Euro Summit, 25 March 2021
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Syria: Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the 10 years of the conflict
15 March 2021 marks ten years since peaceful protests began throughout Syria. Their violent repression by the regime sparked a decade of conflict. The regime’s brutal repression of the Syrian…
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EU-UK trade and cooperation agreement: Council requests European Parliament’s consent
The Council has today requested the European Parliament's consent to its decision on the conclusion of the EU-UK trade and cooperation agreement and a security of information agreement. Once the…
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EU adds 19 Venezuelan officials to sanctions blacklist
The Council today added 19 leading Venezuelan officials to the list of those subject to restrictive measures, due to their role in acts and decisions undermining democracy and the rule of law…
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Press release: Signature of the EU-UK agreement, 30 December 2020
On behalf of the European Union, the President of the European Council and the President of the European Commission signed this morning the EU-UK trade and cooperation agreement. This agreement…
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EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement: Council adopts decision on the signing
The Council has today adopted, by written procedure, the decision on the signing of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement and its provisional application as of 1 January 2021, pending…