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European Peace Facility: Council adopts an assistance measure in support of military actors and navi

The Council adopted an assistance measure under the European Peace Facility worth €21 million to support the Yaoundé Architecture and…

European disability card: travelling across the EU to become easier for persons with disabilities

The Council agreed its negotiating stance – general approach – on the directive establishing the European disability card and the European…

Internal markets in renewable and natural gases and in hydrogen: Council and Parliament reach deal

The Council and the Parliament reached a provisional political agreement on the directive to establish common rules for the internal…

Council gives final approval to measures to promote the social economy

The Council decided to introduce humanitarian exceptions to asset freeze measures in 10 EU restrictive measures regimes.

Data Act: Council adopts new law on fair access to and use of data

To make the EU a leader in our data-driven society, the Council adopted a new Regulation on harmonised rules on fair access to and use of…

EU-New Zealand: Council gives final green light to free trade agreement

The Council adopted a decision on the conclusion of a free trade agreement (FTA) between the EU and New Zealand.

Commission endorses Italy's €194 billion modified recovery and resilience plan

The Commission has given a positive assessment of Italy's modified recovery and resilience plan, which includes a REPowerEU chapter.

Making further progress in the strategic partnership at 2023 EU – Canada Summit

On 23 and 24 November, the European Union and Canada held their 19th bilateral Summit.

Women in sports: Council approves conclusions to combat gender-based discrimination

The Council approved conclusions on women and equality in the field of sport.

Video games sector: Council to protect its cultural and creative dimension

The Council approved conclusions on enhancing the cultural and creative dimension of the European video games sector.