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Weekly schedule of President António Costa

Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 31 March-6 April 2025. Source link

EIB to provide $110 million to finance energy efficiency and renewable energy investments

$110 million loan to Banco del Estado de Chile to finance energy efficiency and renewable energy investments for small and medium businesses and industries among others, including the value chain companies for critical...

EU supports the EU wine sector to cope with market uncertainties

Today, the European Commission is proposing a range of measures  to ensure Europe's wine sector remains competitive, resilient, and a vital economic force in the decades to come. The sector is facing several challenges like shifting consumer...

Bologna wins European Mobility Week Award for making sustainable mobility more accessible

Last night, at the European Mobility Week Award ceremony, Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, Apostolos Tzitzikostas, presented Bologna with the European Mobility Week Award and Pěšky městem, a Czech association, with the Mobility Action Award. Both awards aim to promote awareness...

EU invests over €1 billion in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and digital skills

The Commission will allocate €1.3 billion for the deployment of critical technologies that are strategically important for the future of Europe and the continent's tech sovereignty through the Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL) work programme for 2025...

ECCC to finance EUR 390 million in cybersecurity projects under Digital Europe Programme for 2025-2027

Priorities for investment range from new technologies for cybersecurity, including on AI and post-quantum transition, to actions for improving EU cyber resilience and supporting SMEs. The adoption of the DEP WP 2025-2027 constitutes a...

EU’s cohesion policy: Council sets out clear guidelines for the future

he Council today approved conclusions setting out its position on key aspects for cohesion and the future of EU’s cohesion policy. The conclusions will serve as a basis for discussions in the coming months and...

Belarus, EU restricts 25 individuals and 7 more entities related to repressive regime of Lukashenka

Belarus: EU lists further 25 individuals and 7 entities in the context of the so-called presidential election and for supporting the repressive regime of Lukashenka The Council today decided to impose restrictive measures on an...

EU-Central Asia: 20th Ministerial meeting held in Ashgabat

The European Union and the five Central Asian countries reaffirmed their strong political commitment to strengthening engagement and deepening cooperation during the 20th EU-Central Asia Ministerial meeting, chaired by the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and...

EU pledges €3.4 billion to combat global malnutrition

Today, at the Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Summit in Paris, the European Commission announced a new pledge of €3.4 billion until 2027 to combat malnutrition globally. This commitment builds on the EU's ongoing...

EIOPA proposes one-to-one capital requirements for EU insurers’ crypto asset holdings

The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) published today its technical advice to the European Commission, recommending that a one-to-one capital requirement be applied consistently to all crypto holdings of EU (re)insurers....

Getting EU ready to prevent and respond to crises

The Commission has presented the Preparedness Union Strategy to boost the EU’s capability to prevent and respond to emerging threats such as geopolitical tensions and conflicts, cybersecurity and information risks, and climate change...

Survey confirms Europe’s citizens want the EU to protect them and act in unity | News

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said: “Two thirds of Europeans want the EU to play a greater role in their protection. This is a clear call for action which we will answer. Europe...

EU engages further with young people through online debate, survey and youth report

The Commission is launching a new online debate on the Citizens' Engagement Platform, alongside the publication of the 2024 EU Youth Report and the latest Eurobarometer survey on young people's views. The debate builds on the...

Road safety: deal for modern EU driving licence rules | News

The agreement on an update of EU driving licence directive reached on early Tuesday morning is intended to improve road safety in Europe, with almost 20,000 lives lost on EU roads annually. Training on...

Council and Parliament strike provisional agreement on new rules for driving licences

Today, the Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional political agreement on the update of the driving licence directive. This update of the directive will have an important impact on the issuing of...

Kaja Kallas Stresses EU’s Role in Israel-Palestine Crisis During Visit to Tel Aviv

During a joint press conference in Tel Aviv with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas reiterated the European Union’s commitment to Israel’s security while emphasizing the necessity...

Council adopts financial benchmarks regulation to ease burden on SMEs

The Council adopted today a regulation on financial benchmarks with the aim of reducing red tape for EU companies, particularly SMEs.Benchmarks are widely used by companies and investors in the EU as references in their financial...

Fourth EU-India Maritime Security Dialogue held in New Delhi

The European Union and India held their fourth maritime security dialogue in New Delhi on 21 March. They discussed developments in the maritime security situation in Europe and in the Indian Ocean. They also explored...

A Step Toward Peace: Margara-Alican Border Temporarily Reopens Amid Diplomatic Hopes

In a landmark move signaling progress in Armenian-Turkish relations, the Margara-Alican border crossing between Armenia and Türkiye has been temporarily reopened. The European Union (EU) swiftly welcomed the development, praising it as both a...

European Leaders Rally Global Partners in Support of Ukraine and European Defense

Brussels, 21 March 2025 – In a critical moment for global security, European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen convened an online meeting with leaders from Iceland, Norway,...

Eliminating racial discrimination: EU calls for renewed action

On the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the EU has called for renewed action to ensure that the Convention on the elimination of racial discrimination is fully upheld worldwide. Despite...

‘A more competitive union will be a stronger Union’

At the EU summit, leaders focused on the EU’s economic agenda and stressed that the need to invest in defence is closely interlinked with the EU’s competitiveness. They also linked the latest developments...

From Geopolitical Tensions to Economic Challenges, What the EU Council Addressed in March 2025

On March 20, 2025, the EU Council convened in Brussels to deliberate on a wide array of pressing global and regional issues. The meeting, encapsulated in document EUCO 1/25, reflected Europe's ongoing commitment to...
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