“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
“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
“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. ©️
“We are ready to become the 28th EU member state.” This was stated by Montenegrin President Jakov Milatović during a press conference at the European Parliament in Strasbourg alongside European Parliament President Roberta Metsola. The two leaders celebrated this moment of profound transformation for the Union, marked by the historic decision to launch negotiations with
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“Starting in December, non-consensual nudification will be banned,” said Brando Benifei, a Member of the European Parliament from the Democratic Party, commenting from the European Parliament in Strasbourg on the approval of this latest step as part of the AI Omnibus Act. As of December 2, it will therefore be prohibited throughout the European Union
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“We are going to create our own European model for new genomic techniques, to benefit farmers.” This is what French MEP Pascal Canfin said on the sidelines of the debate on new genomic techniques for plants. The text aims to authorize these new techniques in Europe, while distinguishing them from GMOs and excluding the American
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“Ministers spoke with one voice in approving new sanctions against Moscow,” said Kaja Kallas, the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, during a press conference in Luxembourg following today’s Foreign Affairs Council meeting. Kallas drew attention to the ongoing Russian bombardment of Ukraine and Moscow’s clear intention not to end the war.
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“A record deficit of 360 billion with Beijing is unsustainable,” said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during a press conference ahead of the start of the G7 summit in Evian, France. “We must protect our market from unfair practices and coercion,” she added, announcing the launch of a G7 agreement on critical raw
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“We are calling for ‘good public debt’—that is, debt that enables the investment and growth the EU needs, as well as quality jobs, especially in the most disadvantaged areas. Today’s approval by the Commission of the new strategy for islands and coastal communities is a positive step. These are strategies from which Italy can benefit,
European Week: The Best of the EU and Italy in Europe By EU Video News The week kicks off on Monday, June 8, with a focus on geopolitical stability and international strategic support. During the midday briefing, the daily press releas of the European commission, European Commission spokesperson Guillaume Mercier announced the disbursement of 2.8
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