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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 Executive Vice-President Mînzatu and Commissioner Lahbib ahead of European Equal Pay Day
European Commission Statement Brussels, 16 Nov 2025 Equal Pay Day falls on 17 November this year – this marks the date from which women in the EU symbolically begin ‘working…
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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…
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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…
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For a peaceful future, Europe must ‘do everything in its power’ to deter the threat from Russia
Strasbourg, 02.10.2025 – It is imperative that Council of Europe member states “do everything in their power to strengthen their deterrence, preparedness and resilience capabilities against the threat posed by…
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Europe on High Alert: Lagarde Warns of ‘Geopolitical Storm’ as New Economic Order Takes Shape
BRUSSELS—The European economy is facing an unprecedented convergence of external shocks and structural challenges, described by European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde as a dire "geopolitical storm" that threatens…
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Nearly €1.6 billion from EU funds to support recovery in Spain’s flood-struck region
In a major show of European solidarity, the European Commission has proposed €945 million in aid from the EU Solidarity Fund (EUSF) to help Spain recover from the deadly “DANA…
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Winners of 2027 European Green Cities Awards announced
In 2027, Heilbronn (Germany) will be the European Green Capital, and the European Green Leaf Awards, for smaller cities, will go to Assen (the Netherlands) and Siena (Italy). Heilbronn got…
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EU is committed to safeguarding Europe's security
At an informal European Council meeting in Copenhagen, EU leaders discussed how to strengthen Europe's defence, including defence capacities, support for the Eastern flank and governance. They also spoke about…
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Scientologists Bring the Universal Declaration of Human Rights to Life Across Europe
KINGNEWSWIRE // Members of the Church of Scientology are active across Europe in promoting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), inspired by the vision of their religious community’s Founder, L.…