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Ukraine: Molinoz: “Together with Dijon, we are the first French region to exchange knowledge with Kyiv”

“For the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region, the European Committee of the Regions provides an opportunity to showcase practical tools that are already being implemented today, in particular the initiative launched following last year’s Rome conference—TIPS4UA—which enables Ukrainian civil servants and elected officials to come to France and visit local governments to familiarize themselves with the local culture

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Ukraine: Vadym Serhiyovych Boychenko, mayor of Mariupol, thanks France for its support

“France is a long-standing partner of the heroic city of Mariupol.” This was stated by Vadym Serhiyovych Boychenko, mayor of Mariupol, during the European Alliance of Cities and Regions for the Reconstruction of Ukraine event in Gdańsk, Poland. He praised the systematic efforts undertaken since the start of the large-scale Russian invasion, particularly through reconstruction

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The European Week: The Best of the Eu and Italy in Europe (22-26 June 2026)

European Week: The Best of the EU and Italy in Europe By EU Video News This week in Brussels: from negotiations on reducing red tape for businesses to high-level hearings on economic and monetary stability. Extensive coverage of testimonials and debates on migration flows, the promotion of Italian cultural excellence and regional heritage in Europe,

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Energy: Dombrovskis, “Do not extend the high-energy-cost measures; they are not targeted”

“Do not extend the high-energy-cost measures; they are not targeted,” said Valdis Dombrovskis, European Commissioner for the Economy, Productivity, Implementation, and Simplification, during a joint hearing before the European Parliament’s Committees on Economic and Monetary Affairs (Econ) and on Employment and Social Affairs (Empl). “Measures to support households and businesses must be temporary and targeted

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ECB: Lagarde, “There is a significant energy shock, but we are confident that inflation will return to 2%”

“There is a significant energy shock, but we are confident that inflation will return to 2%,” said European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde during her address to the European Parliament’s Committee on Economic Affairs. Following the energy spike linked to the war in the Middle East, “short-term inflation expectations have risen well above previous levels,”

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Trade: von der Leyen, “With a trade deficit of one billion a day with China, it is unsustainable”

“We must accelerate the process of derisking, not decoupling.” This means reducing risks and excessive dependence on China, without, however, severing economic or trade ties with Beijing. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen made this statement during a press conference following the European Council meeting on June 19, 2026. Von der Leyen addressed the

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Enlargement: Costa, “Negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova Mark a Historic Step for the EU”

“The opening of accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova is a historic step,” said European Council President António Costa during a press conference following the European Council meeting on June 19, 2026. Costa described the decision as a clear sign of the European Union’s commitment to enlargement. ©️ European Union, 2026

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Immigration: Macron, “France does not support return hubs in third countries; they are not effective”

“I have never seen a return hub in a third country actually work.” This was stated by French President Emmanuel Macron during a press conference in Brussels following the European Council meeting. Macron reiterated his support for a strict migration policy and more effective repatriations, but ruled out France’s support for so-called “return hubs,” calling

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Ukraine: Macron, “Support from all 27 member states for the first time since December 2024”

“Support from all 27 member states for the first time since December 2024,” it was stated by French President, Emmanuel Macron, during the press conference held after the Summit European Council. Among the topics discussed was the situation in Ukraine, regarding which the President reaffirmed Europe’s military and energy support for the coming winter. ©️

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