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Council sets position on clearer and improved rules for air passengers

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EU transport ministers reached a political agreement on the revision of the regulation on air passenger rights and the regulation on airline liability. The common position answers to a need for simpler and clearer rules, while aiming at striking a better balance between a high level of protection for passengers and preserving connectivity and level playing field for the aviation sector within the EU’s internal market.
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The European Union and the Republic of Moldova confirm their strong partnership at the 9th EU-Moldova Association Council meeting

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On 4 June 2025, the European Union and the Republic of Moldova held their 9th Association Council Meeting where EU reiterated its unwavering support for Moldova's EU accession process, commending the country’s determination to reform amidst significant challenges.
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Trade: EU extends safeguard measures suspension on iron and steel to support war-torn Ukraine’s economy

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The EU approves extending the suspension of certain safeguard measures on iron and steel in support to Ukraine's economy amid Russia's war of aggression.
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Habitats directive: Council gives final approval to the new protection status of wolves

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Council gives its final approval to the amendment of the habitats directive that updates the protection status of wolves.
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Media advisory - Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (Transport and Telecommunications) of 5-6 June 2025

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Main agenda items, approximate timing, public sessions and press opportunities.
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‘Bulgaria has now met all the necessary criteria for euro area membership’ - statement by the Eurogroup President, Paschal Donohoe

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Eurogroup President Paschal Donohoe issued a statement on today’s positive assessment of Bulgaria’s fulfilment of the criteria for joining the euro in the Convergence Reports published by the European Commission and the European Central Bank.
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‘Pharma package’: Council agrees its position on new rules for a fairer and more competitive EU pharmaceutical sector

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The Council has agreed its position on new rules that will make the EU’s pharmaceutical sector fairer and more competitive.
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Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s destabilising activities

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Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/966 of 20 May 2025 amending Decision (CFSP) 2024/2643 concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s destabilising activities.
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Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s destabilising activities

5 hours 33 min ago
Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/963 of 20 May 2025 amending Decision (CFSP) 2024/2643 concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s destabilising activities.
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Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures against the proliferation and use of chemical weapons

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Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/960 of 20  May 2025 amending Decision (CFSP) 2018/1544 concerning restrictive measures against the proliferation and use of chemical weapons.
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Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Russia

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Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/957 of 20 May 2025 amending Decision (CFSP) 2024/1484 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Russia.
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Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine

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Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/936 of 20 May 2025 amending Decision 2014/145/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.
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Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine

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Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/931 of 20 May 2025 amending Decision 2014/512/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine.
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'Shaping tomorrow and navigating uncertainty: the future of the euro area' - speech by the Eurogroup President, Paschal Donohoe, at Centre for Financial Studies, Goethe University

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The President of the Eurogroup, Paschal Donohoe, gave a speech at the Centre for Financial Studies, Goethe University, Germany.
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Council and Parliament secure deal to better tackle non-sustainable fishing by third countries

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Council reaches provisional agreement with Parliament on updated rules to tackle non-sustainable fishing allowed by non-EU countries.
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Joint press release following the EU-U.S. Ministerial on Justice and Home Affairs, 2-3 June 2025 (Warsaw, Poland)

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Joint press release following the EU-U.S. Ministerial on Justice and Home Affairs, 2-3 June 2025, Warsaw, Poland.
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President of the Eurogroup, Paschal Donohoe, travels to Frankfurt, Germany

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President of the Eurogroup, Paschal Donohoe, is travelling to Germany on 3 June 2025.
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Press briefing - Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (Transport and Telecommunications) of 5-6 June 2025

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The press briefing ahead of the Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (Transport and Telecommunications) of 5-6 June 2025 will take place on Tuesday 3 June 2025 starting at 11.00.
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Weekly schedule of President António Costa

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Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 2-8 June 2025
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Statement made by President António Costa at the press conference following the inauguration of the First EU-Brazil Investment Forum

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Statement made by President António Costa at the press conference following the inauguration of the First EU-Brazil Investment Forum.
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