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Statement by President von der Leyen on the announcement of universal tariffs by the US

“President Trump's announcement of universal tariffs on the whole world, including the EU, is a major blow to the world economy.

Commission unveils ProtectEU

European Commission is presenting ProtectEU – a European Internal Security Strategy to support Member States and bolster the EU's ability…

A modernised cohesion policy to boost the EU's strategic priorities

European Commission is revising the EU's cohesion policy to better support EU competitiveness and decarbonisation, defence and security,…

Council sets out clear guidelines for the future

The Council approved conclusions setting out its position on key aspects for cohesion and the future of EU’s cohesion policy.

Belarus: EU lists further 25 individuals and 7 entities

The Council decided to impose restrictive measures on an additional 25 individuals and 7 entities responsible of undermining democracy and…

Statement by President von der Leyen on the US announcement of car import tariffs

I deeply regret the US decision to impose tariffs on European automotive exports.

Council agrees position on the ‘Stop-the-clock’ mechanism

Member states’ representatives (Coreper) approved today the Council’s position (‘negotiating mandate’) on one of the Commission’s proposals…

EU Preparedness Union Strategy to prevent and react to emerging threats and crises

The Commission and High Representative launch the Preparedness Union Strategy to support Member States and enhance Europe's capability to…

Court of Justice of the European Union: Member states’ representatives appoint thirteen judges

The representatives of the governments of the member states today appointed thirteen judges to the General Court.

Conclusions on competitiveness, European defence and security and migration

11. A more competitive Union will be a stronger Union, better able to protect its citizens, its values and its interests on the global…