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New sanctions against Russia target 1 individual and 5 entities involved in drone manufacturing. These measures come in response to Russia’s recent deadly strikes on Kyiv and its brutal military campaign deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure. 🔗 https://link.europa.eu/Gkj6Tr
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RT by @EUCouncil@respublicae.eu: .🇪🇺 countries agree to extend temporary protection for those fleeing 🇺🇦 Ukraine until March 2028. #JHA Read our press release 👇 https://link.europa.eu/VBRM9R
.🇪🇺 countries agree to extend temporary protection for those fleeing 🇺🇦 Ukraine until March 2028.
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EU countries agree to extend temporary protection for those fleeing Ukraine until March 2028
The temporary protection status granted to those fleeing Ukraine will be extended until 4 March 2028, delivering on the EU’s commitment to support Ukraine and its people for as long as it takes.
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The EU has adopted additional sanctions targeting two entities responsible for Russia’s continued hybrid activities, particularly propaganda and disinformation.
Find out more on EU sanctions addressing Russia’s hybrid activities ➡️ https://link.europa.eu/NvyfWP
The EU has adopted additional sanctions targeting two entities responsible for Russia’s continued hybrid activities, particularly propaganda and disinformation.
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R to @EUCouncil@respublicae.eu: 🤝The EU and Australia are also one step closer to finalising a trade deal.
📜Next, the Council is expected to formally adopt the decision on the signature.
📈Once the deal is in force, 🇪🇺-🇦🇺 trade could increase by a third.
More info ➡ https://link.europa.eu/h6vrtY
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The EU has renewed sanctions against those responsible for destabilising, undermining or threatening activities in #Moldova and its democratic institutions.
🇪🇺🇲🇩 The EU remains unwavering in its support for Moldova, including its resilience.
More info ➡️ https://link.europa.eu/jGB74P
The EU has renewed sanctions against those responsible for destabilising, undermining or threatening activities in #Moldova and its democratic institutions.
🇪🇺🇲🇩 The EU...
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📢 Lille has been selected to host the EU’s new customs authority #EUCA .
Find out more about the new authority➡️ https://link.europa.eu/NHb4dv
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The Council and @europarl_en@respublicae.eu have reached an agreement on reforming EU customs rules.
The new framework will give customs authorities across the EU a more modern toolbox to keep pace with today’s trade volumes and challenges.
Find out more ➡️https://link.europa.eu/vyc6yp
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The EU is committed to an open, fair and rules-based multilateral trading system with a modernised @wto at its core.
At #WTOMC14, one of the EU's key priorities is WTO reform centred on:
🔸predictability
🔸fairness
🔸flexibility
🔗EU and the WTO: https://link.europa.eu/r6wxfP
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Today, the EU has agreed to establish a new civilian mission in Armenia.
The mission will contribute to strengthening Armenia’s resilience and crisis response capacity.
More information ➡️ https://link.europa.eu/XmV6NC
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A new installation by Irish artist Richard Malone, alongside exhibitions of Irish artists, photographers and craftspeople, have transformed the Council. 🇮🇪
The theme is memory – something that is continually made, through materials, places and people creating together. 👇
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Today transport ministers from the 27 EU member states discussed the impact of the ongoing crisis in the Middle East on the transport sector, and in particular:
➡️ approaches for EU coordination
➡️ priority measures
Read the main results here: https://link.europa.eu/wrkGhN
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🇪🇺🇬🇧 The UK will join the Ukraine support loan.
In the face of Russia's war of aggression, the EU's €90 billion loan will support Ukraine's most urgent needs in 2026 and 2027.
Find out more: link.europa.eu/N88T9D
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RT by @EUCouncil@respublicae.eu: The EU is committed to securing sustainable peace in the Middle East and free passage in the Strait of Hormuz.
The EU is committed to securing sustainable peace in the Middle East and free passage in the Strait of Hormuz.
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RT by @EUCouncil@respublicae.eu: Russia’s attack on the Latvian Honorary Consulate in Sloviansk is a grave and unacceptable act. I strongly condemn this strike, which claimed lives and left many injured. The European Union stands in full solidarity with Latvia and Ukraine.
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RT by @EUCouncil@respublicae.eu: Fighting child sexual abuse online: interim measure protecting children now reinstated. #JHA Read our press release 👇 https://link.europa.eu/9f6MMh
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RT by @EUCouncil@respublicae.eu: The 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon is excellent news. It must now be implemented and verified on the ground.
It is essential that Israel and Lebanon engage in meaningful negotiations that deliver concrete results - for the sake of their peoples and the prospect of a sustainable peace.
The EU will continue to support Lebanon.
Empowering the authorities to disarm Hezbollah is the only sustainable solution for restoring Lebanon...
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Today EU transport ministers are discussing the impact of the crisis in the Middle East on 🚗 transport fuels in the EU.
Want to find out where the EU's 🛢️crude oil for gasoline and diesel comes from?
Read our infographic: https://link.europa.eu/3Kk4ct
Today EU transport ministers are discussing the impact of the crisis in the Middle East on 🚗 transport fuels in the EU.
Want to find out where the EU's 🛢️crude oil for gasoline and diesel comes from?
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RT by @EUCouncil@respublicae.eu: Last night, Russia launched a massive combined strike against Ukraine. During the attack, Polish airspace was also violated, underlining once again that Russia’s aggression is a threat to the security of Europe as a whole. My thoughts are with the victims of these attacks. The European Union stands in full solidarity with the Ukrainian and Polish authorities working tirelessly to protect and defend their citizens. We are stepping up our support to strengthen Ukraine’s air defence, including anti-missile and anti-drone capabilities. Europe will continue to stand united in the face of this aggression.
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The 21st sanctions package against Russia: 🚫 targets a further 218 individuals & entities 🚫 pauses the automatic adjustment of the oil price cap 🚫 hits Russian financial & crypto services 🚫 introduces the basis for a visa ban for Russian combatants 🔗 https://link.europa.eu/CCbrdb
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The Council agrees its position on the #EUBudget2027: - €191.88 bn in commitments - €202.07 bn in payments The budget should ensure the continuity of policies and programmes, while safeguarding the EU’s ability to cope with crises and challenges. → https://link.europa.eu/r7MG9N
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Happy national day to all Greeks!🇬🇷
Χρόνια πολλά, Ελλάδα!
On 25 March, Greece celebrates its national day.
Did you know?
The Greek flag features nine🔵blue and⚪white stripes and a white cross on a blue canton. Its design was officially adopted in 1822.
🔗https://link.europa.eu/YfRYrx
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RT by @EUCouncil@respublicae.eu: 🇺🇦 Ukraine Facility: @EUCouncil@respublicae.eu amends the facility to increase its total envelope by more than €8 billion in 2026 + introduces additional conditionalities that UA has to fulfil to get increased funding. More ⤵️ https://link.europa.eu/mkPP3n
🇺🇦 Ukraine Facility: @EUCouncil@respublicae.eu amends the facility to increase its total envelope by more than €8 billion in 2026 + introduces additional conditionalities that UA has to fulfil to get increased funding.
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Council amends Ukraine Plan to reflect more than €8 billion in additional Ukraine Facility financ...
The Council amended the Ukraine Facility and Ukraine Plan to include nearly 30 additional conditionalities following more than €8 billion in Ukraine Support Loan financing.
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The EU and its 27 member states together are the leading donor of humanitarian aid to populations affected by disasters around the globe.
Our assistance saves lives, prevents and alleviates human suffering and maintains human dignity.
More info ➡️ link.europa.eu/B9PKR4
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RT by @EUCouncil@respublicae.eu: Pleased to make my first visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in the shadow of the unjustifiable attacks the country recently suffered.
I conveyed the EU’s full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its people.
We greatly value Saudi Arabia’s stabilising role and efforts to promote dialogue and diplomacy.
It is crucial that the momentum of the US-Iran ceasefire agreement is maintained and that all ...
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75 years ago today, 🇧🇪 🇫🇷 🇮🇹 🇩🇪 🇳🇱 🇱🇺 signed the Paris Treaty, with the aim of pooling their coal and steel production.
It was the first step towards lasting peace and economic cooperation in post-war Europe, and a key milestone in #EUhistory.
More info➡️https://link.europa.eu/Dwrfq6
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The euro is one of the key symbols of European integration.
It brings real benefits for individuals , businesses and the economy .
Find out what the euro does for you ➡️ https://link.europa.eu/C4FFgk
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RT by @EUCouncil@respublicae.eu: Meine Gedanken sind bei den Opfern des Anschlags auf die Christopher Street Day-Parade in Berlin. Das ist ein Angriff auf die Werte, die unsere Union ausmachen. Die Europäische Union verurteilt jede Form von Hass, Extremismus und Gewalt auf das Schärfste. Wir stehen in voller Solidarität an der Seite Deutschlands, der deutschen Bevölkerung und der gesamten LGBTQI+-Community.
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RT by @EUCouncil@respublicae.eu: Pleased to meet the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani @TamimBinHamad in Doha.
We discussed efforts to de-escalate the situation in the region with two priorities in mind:
Working towards a more stable and lasting ceasefire that could pave the way to sustainable peace in the region.
Restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
The EU is committed to strengthening its strategic ties with Qatar and the Gulf partn...
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RT by @EUCouncil@respublicae.eu: EU energy & climate diplomacy
@EUCouncil@respublicae.eu conclusions stress the EU’s commitment to use foreign policy tools to lead on climate action and the clean transition to strengthen 🇪🇺 sovereignty, economic security & global resilience
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RT by @EUCouncil@respublicae.eu: High energy prices are one of the biggest challenges to the EU’s competitiveness.
Long term the solution is clear: decarbonisation and the acceleration of homegrown energy sources remains the right way forward to limit dangerous dependencies and lower energy prices in the long term.
At the same time, we are taking immediate action to protect our citizens and businesses, with temporary and targeted measures to shield against the impact on g...
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Three years since the outbreak of war in Sudan, the EU reiterates its commitment to supporting:
➡️ Sudan’s unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity
➡️ the humanitarian response
➡️ the Sudanese people’s aspirations for democratic governance
More: https://link.europa.eu/WVKx8b
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RT by @EUCouncil@respublicae.eu: In my meeting with President of the UAE, Sheikh @MohamedBinZayed, I expressed my gratitude for the assistance and attention given to the safety of the 200 000 EU citizens living in the UAE.
We discussed how the EU and the UAE can cooperate more closely to bring stability back to the region and protect our shared interests.
The EU is committed to working with partners in the region to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz,...
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RT by @EUCouncil@respublicae.eu: Our ambitious “One Europe, One Market” agenda sets clear, concrete targets on EU competitiveness, with ambitious and measurable timelines, by the end of 2027 at the latest.
Some highlights:
▫️Tackling Single Market barriers
▫️“EU Inc”, a single voluntary 28th regime for companies
▫️Cutting red tape
▫️Increasing our strategic autonomy and reducing dependencies, including a targeted and proportionate “European preference”
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We offer up to six paid traineeships each year for EU nationals with disabilities. Interested in gaining work experience at the 🇪🇺 Council? 🗓️ Apply by 15 September. More info 🔗 https://link.europa.eu/dJ33j3
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RT by @EUCouncil@respublicae.eu: The situation in Lebanon is appalling - with already more than 1.3 million internally displaced persons.
I spoke with President Aoun to express the EU’s condolences for the loss of civilian lives and our solidarity and support for Lebanon and its people.
Lebanon made the right decision to ban Hezbollah’s military activities. Hezbollah must cease its attacks immediately. Israel should stop its military operations and engage in direct talk...
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Happy 1st of May, #InternationalWorkersDay! 🙌
The EU works to ensure equal and fair treatment in the workplace. 💪🇪🇺
Find out more about labour rights in the EU: 🔗https://link.europa.eu/MxJNtM
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🚫 The EU has imposed further sanctions against Iran over human rights violations. Those sanctioned include members of the judiciary and an Iranian hacker responsible for cyberattacks. The EU stands with the people of Iran. Read more: https://link.europa.eu/vRMPrN
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The Council gives the final green light to new EU rules to fight corruption, with:
•harmonised offences across the EU
•tougher penalties for individuals & companies
•better prevention, investigation & prosecution
More info➡️ https://link.europa.eu/tF6tCn
The Council gives the final green light to new EU rules to fight corruption, with:
•harmonised offences across the EU
•tougher penalties for individuals & companies
•better prevention, investigation & prose...
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The EU has sanctioned 7 individuals and 3 entities linked to scam centres in Southeast Asia.
They are responsible for serious human rights violations, including human trafficking, torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment.
More info: link.europa.eu/wtJntK
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RT by @EUCouncil@respublicae.eu: It was a pleasure to speak with the Prime Minister of Pakistan, @CMShehbaz .
I expressed my sincere gratitude to Pakistan for its tireless efforts and extended my best wishes for the upcoming crucial period.
The world is watching with great expectation the next meeting between the United States and Iran, which should take place in Islamabad as soon as possible.
We hope that an agreement will be reached to bring an end to the conflict and ...
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RT by @EUCouncil@respublicae.eu: My invite to EU Leaders for an informal EUCO hosted by President @Christodulides in Cyprus on 23-24 April.
Our focus:
▫️Europe’s response to a challenging geopolitical environment
▫️Preparing the ground for an agreement by the end of the year on the EU’s next long-term budget
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RT by @EUCouncil@respublicae.eu: For the second time in 24 hours, Romanian airspace has been violated by drone incursions. I commend the Romanian authorities for their swift and effective response. We stand in full solidarity with Romania and its people. The security of Romania is the security of Europe. We will continue to strengthen the EU’s security, resilience and deterrence, including along our Eastern border.
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RT by @EUCouncil@respublicae.eu: Ten selected design proposals for the next series of euro banknotes have been unveiled. Explore the proposals and tell us which ones you prefer. Have your say https://surveys.ecb.europa.eu/10b/ecbeuro/
Ten selected design proposals for the next series of euro banknotes have been unveiled.
Explore the proposals and tell us which ones you prefer.
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RT by @EUCouncil@respublicae.eu: Last night, Russia launched yet another horrendous attack against civilian targets in Ukraine. As people slept in their homes, the cities of Kyiv, Dnipro, Odesa, and Kharkiv were struck by dozens of ballistic missiles and hundreds of drones.
Russian armed forces deliberately carried out follow-up strikes on Ukrainian emergency services as first responders arrived to save lives.
Our thoughts are with those wounded and the families of the v...
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🤝 Agreement reached. Following swift negotiations, the Council and @europarl_en@respublicae.eu have agreed to establish a new EU programme (named AGILE) to provide rapid and flexible funding for small and medium-sized enterprises in the defence sector. More info ➡️ https://link.europa.eu/VKVNg7
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The #Eurogroup meets today by videoconference to assess the impact of the Middle East crisis on the EU economy and discuss policy measures to address the consequences of the conflict.
Find out more what's on their agenda ➡ https://link.europa.eu/MVKv3n
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🇧🇪 Joyeuse fête nationale! Gelukkige nationale feestdag! Einen schönen Nationalfeiertag! The colours of the Belgian flag come from the coat of arms of the Duke of Brabant: a yellow lion with red claws and a red tongue on a black background. ➡️http://link.europa.eu/VhnQTp
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RT by @EUCouncil@respublicae.eu: Peace and stability in the Middle East are a priority for the EU, working closely with our key partners in the region such as Jordan.
In that spirit, it is always a pleasure to count on the wisdom of the @KingAbdullahII . In our call today, I reiterated that the EU stands by its partners in these challenging times and supports all ongoing diplomatic efforts.
The full and unconditional reopening of the Strait of Hormuz remains a priority.
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