Advanced Wireless Comms: Finland and US sign Joint Statement on Cooperation
Both countries confirm their common ambition to cooperate in key areas of 6G research and development and to increase interaction…
Main results: Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (Telecommunications), 2 June 2023
The Commission informed ministers on the state of play of international initiatives in the digital field with a focus on trade and…
Cholpon-Ata: Joint press release by Asian leaders and the EU Council President
The participants re-iterated the importance to work together to expand connections between people, especially youth, in Europe and Central Asia,…
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June infringement package: EU Commission takes key decisions
The Commission is also closing 62 cases in which the issues with the Member States concerned have been solved without…
EU-US TTC enhances emerging technologies, sustainable trade, and economic security
On the occasion of the ministerial meeting, the EU and the US agreed on a list of key outcomes to…
Global Gateway: EU Commissioner Urpilainen in Costa Rica to strengthen bilateral relations
The objective is to step up bilateral and multilateral cooperation in the current geopolitical context and respond to common challenges, discuss…
UK to boost tech, innovation and research ties with India
Lord (Tariq) Ahmad, UK’s Minister of State for the Middle East, South Asia, UN and the Prime Minister’s Special Representative…
Netherlands/Life Sciences trade mission: Ministers Adriaansens and Kuipers to visit US
Ministers Micky Adriaansens (Economic Affairs and Climate Policy) and Ernst Kuipers (Health, Welfare and Sport) of the Netherlands will lead…
USA: IMF Staff Concluding Statement of the 2023 Article IV Mission
The U.S. economy has proven resilient in the face of the significant tightening of both fiscal and monetary policy that…
WTO: EU Council approves an agreement on fisheries subsidies to boost environmental sustainability
Brussels, 25 May 2023 On 25 May 2023, the Council adopted a decision approving, on...
Main results: Foreign Affairs Council (Trade), 25 May 2023
Brussels, 25 May 2023 Trade relations with the United States The Foreign Affairs Council, in...
Ukraine: EU Council adopts renewal of temporary trade liberalisation and other trade concessions
Brussels, 25 May 2023 The Council adopted today a Regulation which renews the suspension of all...
Main results: European Economic Area Council, 24 May 2023
Brussels, 24 May 2023 The 56th meeting of the European Economic Area (‘EEA’) Council took...
EU Chamber of Commerce in China elects Jens Eskelund as President
On 24th May, the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) took...
Luxembourg: IMF Executive Board Concludes 2023 Article IV Consultation
Washington, D.C., 24 May 2023 On May 17, 2023, the Executive Board of the International...
Agenda highlights: Foreign Affairs Council (Trade), 25 May 2023
Brussels, 23 May 2023 The Foreign Affairs Council, in its Trade configuration, will discuss the...
Cuba: EU HR/VP Borrell in Havana on 25-27 May
Brussels, 23 May 2023 High Representative/Vice President Josep Borrell will travel to Cuba on 25-27 May to represent the...
Ecodesign regulation: EU Council adopts its position
Brussels, 22 May 2023 The Council has adopted its position (‘general approach’) on the proposed...
EU-Republic of Korea summit: EU Council President’s statement
At their summit, leaders of the European Union and the Republic of Korea reaffirm their partnership grounded in common interests…
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World Bank to establish crisis facility for Ukraine and other countries affected by the war
Stockholm, 19 May 2023 The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved the recommendation to...
Agenda highlights: Competitiveness Council, 22-23 May 2023
Brussels, 19 May 2023 Internal market and industry, 22 May 2023 Ecodesign On the first...
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G7 Session I: EU Commission President von der Leyen on global economy
Brussels, 19 May 2023 Quotes from President von der Leyen at the first session of...
Sweden running for seat on IMO Council
Stockholm, 17 May 2023 Sweden is running for a seat on the International Maritime Organization...
EU Customs reform: A data-driven vision for a simpler, smarter and safer Customs Union
Brussels, 17 May 2023 EU Commission has today put forward proposals for the most ambitious...
EU HRVP Borrell met Foreign Minister of the UAE
Brussels, 17 May 2023 High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell met Foreign Minister of the United Arab...
EU Commission President von der Leyen to participate in the Council of Europe Summit, G7 Summit and EU-Republic of Korea Summit
Brussels, 16 May 2023 As detailed yesterday during her press conference, today President von der Leyen starts a...
ECOFIN press conference: Remarks by EU Commission Executive VP Dombrovskis
Brussels, 16 May 2023 Thank you minister. Good afternoon, everyone. I will start with sanctions, where...
Council of Europe summit: Swiss president among attendees in Reykjavík
Bern, 12 May 2023 For the fourth time in the 74-year history of the Council...
Norway : Statement at press conference with China’s Foreign Minister
Oslo, 12 May 2023 Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt’s statement at press conference with China’s Foreign...
EU-India Trade and Technology Council: first ministerial meeting
12 May 2023 The first ministerial meeting of the EU-India Trade and Technology Council (TTC)...
EU Commission launches consultation on export of hazardous chemicals banned in the EU
Brussels, 10 May 2023 The Commission launched an open public consultation to seek views on how to...
CEF: EU Commission further integrates Moldova into EU Single Market
Brussels, 9 May 2023 Commissioner for Transport Adina Vălean and Moldova’s Minister for Infrastructure and Regional...
Increase in food retail prices – EU Commission answer
Brussels, 8 May 2023 See question(s) : P-000876/2023 EN P-000876/2023 Answer given by Mr Wojciechowski on...
2nd Competition Week in Bangkok: EU and ASEAN to discuss competition policy
Brussels, 8 May 2023 Officials and experts from the EU and member countries of the...
Customs Union: Upcoming EU Commission proposals will propose far-reaching improvements for traders
Brussels, 5 May 2023 The Commission welcomes today’s Special Report by the European Court of Auditors which...
EU Commission adopts exceptional and temporary preventive measures on limited imports from Ukraine
Brussels, 2 May 2023 The European Commission has today adopted exceptional and temporary preventive measures...
EU Commission proposes to extend suspension of tariffs and quotas on imports from Moldova
Brussels, 2 May 2023 The Commission has proposed today to renew and expand the suspension...
WTO: FIFA event highlights importance of football for trade and women’s empowerment
Geneva, 1 May 2023 At an event titled “Making Trade Score for Women” held at...
EU-Switzerland Agreement: MEPs discuss efforts to resume negotiations
On Thursday at 15.30 CEST, MEPs and Swiss parliamentarians will gather for the 42nd EU-Switzerland...
EU rules: The EU Commission decides to refer BULGARIA to the EU Court of Justice for marketing of natural mineral water
Brussels, 19 April 2023 The EU Commission decides to refer BULGARIA to the EU Court...
Upcoming EP Plenary: Positions of the S&D Group
S&D Plenary Times – news on the European Parliament’s Plenary session in Strasbourg – 17...
Upcoming EP Plenary: Positions of the ECR Group
Brussels, 14 April 2023 These are the current positions of the ECR Group in the...
WTO DDG González: To make trade more inclusive, make it easier, faster and less costly
Geneva, 14 April 2023 In a keynote address delivered to the “Rethinking World Trade 2023”...
Stability and supply: Statement by G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bankers
Washington D.C., 12 April 2023 We, the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors, met...
Statement by EU Commission President von der Leyen ahead of the meeting with Chinese Premier of the State Council Li Qiang
Brussels, 6 April 2023 Thank you very much, Prime Minister Li, Let me start by...
Bundesregierung: EU und OECD verständigen sich auf neue Regeln für Exportfinanzierung
Berlin, 3. April 2023 Die Europäische Union hat sich mit Mitgliedstaaten der OECD auf neue Regeln...
Sweden to host the 4th EU-US Trade and Technology Council (TTC) in May
3 April 2023 The fourth EU-US Trade and Technology Council (TTC) meeting will be held...
U.S. State Department releases code of conduct on export controls and human rights initiative
MARCH 30, 2023 A new export controls and human rights initiative code of conduct was...
Agriculture: Latest short-term outlook report shows war in Ukraine continues to impact EU farmers
Brussels, 30 March 2023 Today, the Commission has published the latest short-term outlook report for EU agricultural...
State of EU-China relations: Speech by President von der Leyen
Speech by President von der Leyen on EU-China relations to the Mercator Institute for China...