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EU ready to discuss EEA states’ financial contribution to social and economic cohesion for 2021-2027

Decision authorising the opening of negotiations with Iceland, the Principality of Liechtenstein and the Kingdom of Norway for an agreement…

Recovery and transformation of Europe’s media

The Council has today approved conclusions to support the recovery and transformation of the European media sector.

Council prolongs framework for sanctions for another year

The Council today decided to prolong the framework for restrictive measures against cyber-attacks threatening the EU or its member states…

Provisional agreement on scheme to attract highly qualified workers

The Council presidency and European Parliament representatives reached a provisional agreement on a draft directive establishing the entry…

Council conclusions pave the way for new dimension in European higher education

Council adopted conclusions on the European Universities initiative - Bridging higher education, research, innovation and society: paving…

Horn of Africa: EU to deepen strategic relationship with the region

The Council approved conclusions affirming the EU's commitment to give new impetus to its partnership with the Horn of Africa, and…

Council adopts new rules to strengthen disaster response

The Council today adopted a regulation to strengthen the EU civil protection mechanism.

Security and defence: EU to move forward on common security and defence

The Council today approved conclusions affirming its determination to move forward on implementing the EU's security and defence agenda,…

Trade of dual-use items: new EU rules adopted

The EU has upgraded its legislation on the export controls applicable to sensitive dual-use goods and technologies such as cyber…

Council adopts new rules making registration of interest representatives mandatory

The Council has adopted new rules, in agreement with the European Parliament and the Commission, to ensure transparent and ethical interest…