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Commission 2024-2029: First 100 days
As the world sees tectonic shifts, the European Union must rise to new and unprecedented challenges to ensure our competitiveness and security. The events of the last weeks make that…
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Kenyan President’s Church Donation Causes Riots
A church donation by Kenyan President William Ruto has caused unrest in the country, the BBC reports. Protesters tried to storm a church that had received a large donation from…
Europe
EU Ministers to Address ‘Silver Transformation’ and Labor Market Challenges at EPSCO Meeting
Brussels, March 10, 2025 — European Union ministers are gathering today for the Employment, Social Policy, Health, and Consumer Affairs Council (EPSCO) meeting to discuss key social and labor market…
Europe
EU’s Stance on Gaza: Balancing Diplomacy, Security, and Reconstruction
The European Union’s latest statement on Gaza, following the Cairo Summit on March 4, underscores its alignment with Arab-led reconstruction efforts while reinforcing its position on security and governance in…
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…
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…
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…
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…