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EU, Switzerland launch talks for closer relations 18 March 2024, 21:57 CET
The European Union and Switzerland launched negotiations Monday on a broad package of measures aimed at deepening and expanding the EU-Switzerland relationship.

EU leaders give go-ahead for EUR 50 bn aid package for Ukraine 02 February 2024, 23:09 CET
EU leaders at a special summit Thursday agreed to set up a Ukraine aid facility worth EUR 50 billion for 2024-2027, confirming Europe's commitment to support the country's fight for its freedom.

Belgium takes over EU presidency 02 January 2024, 23:01 CET
Belgium took over the rotating presidency of the EU Council from Spain on 1 January, citing defence of the rule of law, democracy and the green transition among the key priorities for its six-month tenure.

EU tightens sanctions against Russia over Ukraine 18 December 2023, 23:07 CET
The European Union adopted Monday its 12th package of sanctions against Russia, following its illegal war against Ukraine, including additional import and export bans, abd closing sanctions loopholes.

EU leaders call for humanitarian access to Gaza 27 October 2023, 15:37 CET
EU leaders at a summit Thursday reiterated their condemnation of Hamas' brutal terrorist attack and called for "rapid, safe and unhindered" humanitarian access and aid to reach those in need in Gaza.

Israel: EU calls for restraint, will not suspend aid to Palestinians 10 October 2023, 19:47 CET
The European Union condemned all attacks against civilians in Israel and Gaza Tuesday, but called for a continuance of financial aid to the UN Palestinian relief and human development agency.

EU agrees new law to deal with migration crises 04 October 2023, 23:17 CET
EU states agreed Wednesday on a new framework to allow member states to adjust rules on asylum applications and cross-border procedures to address future asylum and migration crises.

Green light for EU law to boost judicial cooperation on terrorism cases 19 September 2023, 16:46 CET
The EU Council gave its final green light Monday to a law to boost information sharing between states and Eurojust, allowing significant progress in the prosecution of terrorism offences.

EU, China meet for high-level digital dialogue 20 September 2023, 23:12 CET
Platforms and data regulation, artificial intelligence, industrial data and online product safety were among key issues discussed by the EU and China at their second High-level Digital Dialogue Monday.

EU provisionally agrees new framework for hedge funds 20 July 2023, 22:32 CET
Negotiators from the EU Council and European Parliament reached political agreement last night on a proposal to improve the regulatory framework applicable to the investment funds industry.

Energy, digital focus for EU's strengthened partnership with Latin America & Caribbean 19 July 2023, 00:21 CET
Cooperation on energy and digital matters were the focus for the European Union's two-day summit with the Community of Latin American and Caribbean states (CELAC) which ended on Tuesday.

EU wants stronger ties with Latin America and Caribbean 17 July 2023, 22:11 CET
The European Union at the 'EU-LAC' business round table Monday committed to invest over EUR 45 billion to support its reinforced partnership with Latin America and the Caribbean until 2027.

EU lifts Fukushima restrictions on food imports 15 July 2023, 00:01 CET
At the EU-Japan Summit Thursday, Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen announced that the Commission is lifting the import restrictions for food following the nuclear accident at Fukushima.

Ukraine at the centre of Spanish EU presidency 04 July 2023, 22:23 CET
"Ukraine will be at the centre of all our debates", Spain's president Sanchez said at a meeting with Ukraine president Zelensky in Kyiv on 1 July, when Spain took over the EU Council presidency.

EU states reach agreement on nature restoration law 22 June 2023, 23:14 CET
The EU Council reached draft agreement Tuesday on a proposal for nature recovery measures to cover 20% of EU land and 20% of sea areas by 2030 and all ecosystems in need of restoration by 2050.

New tax transparency rules shine light on EU's crypto-asset sector 17 May 2023, 17:47 CET
The EU's finance ministers reached political agreement Tuesday on new tax transparency rules for all service providers facilitating transactions in crypto-assets for customers resident in the EU.

EU imposes tenth package of sanctions on Russia 27 February 2023, 19:22 CET
On the one-year anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion and brutal military aggression against Ukraine, the EU Council on Saturday imposed its 10th package of sanctions on Russia.

Iranian judiciary drawn into net of new EU sanctions 20 February 2023, 23:47 CET
The EU Council imposed a new set of sanctions on Iran Monday, including on another 32 individuals and two entities responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran.

EU and G7 set price cap on Russian petroleum products 08 February 2023, 22:22 CET
The EU - together with the G7+ Price Cap Coalition - on Saturday adopted further price caps for seaborne petroleum products (such as diesel and fuel oil) originating in, or exported from Russia.

EU extends Iran sanctions over human rights 23 January 2023, 23:57 CET
The EU Council decided Monday to add 18 individuals and 19 entities to the list of those subject to restrictive measures in the context of the existing Iran human rights sanctions regime.

Sweden takes over EU presidency from Czech Republic 12 January 2023, 22:09 CET
Sweden took over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union on 1 January, with security its top priority as Europe faces its most serious security crisis since the Second World War.

Ministers approve 2023 fishing quotas in EU and non-EU waters 14 December 2022, 23:50 CET
Following two days of talks, EU ministers agreed Tuesday on fishing quotas in the Atlantic, North Sea, Mediterranean and Black Sea for 2023, as well as for certain deep-sea stocks for 2023 and 2024.

Deal reached on EU's new carbon leakage instrument 13 December 2022, 23:53 CET
The EU Council and European Parliament reached a provisional agreement Tuesday to set up an EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism to combat climate change and prevent carbon leakage.

EU imposes new Iran sanctions over protests repression and drones 12 December 2022, 23:44 CET
The European Union imposed new sanctions on Iran Monday highlighting the brutal repression of protests and human rights, as well as the delivery of drones to Russia to support its war against Ukraine.

EU imposes further sanctions on Iranian officials over human rights 14 November 2022, 22:13 CET
The European Union imposed sanctions against another 29 Iranian officials Monday in view of their role in the death of Mahsa Amini and the violent response to the recent demonstrations in Iran.