Cyprus: IMF staff concluding statement of the 2024 Article IV Mission
Supported by robust policies, Cyprus recovered swiftly from the pandemic, and has proved broadly resilient to multiple adverse shocks. Growth…
EU-China conclude the 6th High-Level People-to-People Dialogue
The theme of this 6th edition of the HLPPD was “working together for a greener and more sustainable future”, and…
Schengen area: Bulgaria and Romania join at the end of March
The Schengen accession of these two Member States will make the common area more attractive by significantly expanding the world's…
Taxation and the witch-hunt against the self-employed – EU Commission answer
Member States are free to design their direct tax systems, including how to determine the tax base and tax rates…
Russia: Putin meets with permanent members of the Security Council
Taking part in the meeting were Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, Federation Council Speaker Valentina Matviyenko, State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin, Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Anton…
US: Statement from President Biden on the wrongful detention of Evan Gershkovich
As I have told Evan’s parents, I will never give up hope either. We will continue working every day to…
Serbia-Bulgaria railway project on Corridor Xc launched
Construction work has begun on the Niš-Dimitrovgrad railway section near the Serbian city of Pirot. The project involves the reconstruction…
The Netherlands to invest €2.5bn to strengthen business climate for chip industry in Brainport Eindhoven
Found in objects from telephones to solar panels and medical equipment, microchips play a crucial role in everyday life. Dutch…
Russiagate: Renew Europe calls for urgent investigation into Russian interference in the EU Parliament
The President of Renew Europe, Valérie Hayer, is calling for an immediate and transparent investigation, in cooperation with national authorities,…
EU-China conclude the 6th HLPPD on education, culture, youth and sport
The theme of this 6th edition of the HLPPD was “working together for a greener and more sustainable future”, and…
CMA: Members agree on timetable for market access thematic sessions, discuss trade concerns
At a meeting of the Committee on Market Access (CMA) on 25-26 March, members agreed on a timetable for thematic…
Russia: Mikhail Mishustin’s meeting with deputies of the A Just Russia – For Truth parliamentary party in the State Duma
"A Just Russia Party is doing much to safeguard human rights in other areas as well. I am referring to the social, housing and economic sectors. I would like…
Ukrainian President met with a delegation of the EU Parliament’s Renew Europe political group
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with a delegation of the European Parliament's Renew Europe political group headed by the…
Switzerland: IMF staff concluding statement of the 2024 Article IV Mission
The resumption of negotiations of Switzerland with the EU is a welcome step to strengthen the economic partnership, secure participation…
Ukraine: We are doing everything to provide our warriors with more opportunities – Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Russia spends billions and billions of dollars each year on influence operations in other countries. They spread chaos, undermine the…
EHPA: Heat pump market trends and developments: joining the dots
To shed more light on the latest market tendencies, EHPA organised a webinar on 21 March, entitled, ‘Market Trends and…
EHPA: Assessing National Energy and Climate Plans
EHPA published an analysis of heat pump measures in the draft plans of seven European countries, noting how only a few of…
Cardiovascular Healthcare in Europe: Opening remarks by EU Commissioner Kyriakides
Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of premature death in the European Union. Every year there are over 6 million new…
Gaza: World court issues fresh measures for Israel as crisis deepens
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Thursday issued new provisional measures for Israel as the humanitarian situation in bombarded…
U.S. FinCEN seeks comments on Customer Identification Program Requirement
Generally, for a customer who is an individual and a U.S. person, banks are required to collect a full Social…
Disarmament: EU statement on prevention of an arms race in outer space
Ensuring space security and preventing an arms race in outer space are essential conditions for the peaceful exploration and use…
UK: Response to Russia’s veto on UN Security Council mandate renewal
Despite our concerted efforts to negotiate in good faith, Russia’s veto is nothing more than an attempt to silence independent,…
UK to nearly double aid for Sudan as humanitarian crisis deepens
This will include funding to UNICEF which will provide emergency and life-saving food assistance to support people particularly in hard-to…
BMWK: Wie wirken sich Klimawandel und Klimaschutz auf die Wirtschaft?
Das Forschungsgutachten hat als Zwischenergebnis untersucht, welche Auswirkungen die Änderungen in der Klimapolitik der letzten drei Jahre auf die wirtschaftliche…
Sweden allocates SEK120m for Gaza, Sudan and Ukraine through WFP
The Government is allocating SEK 120 million for efforts to fight hunger in Gaza, Sudan and Ukraine. This support will…
Deutschland: Erste Gebotsrunde für Klimaschutzverträge der Industrie
Mit den Klimaschutzverträgen fördert die Bundesregierung moderne, klimafreundliche Industrieanlagen von morgen. Dadurch entstehen neue Technologien, Wertschöpfungsketten und Infrastrukturen.
UN Human Rights Council 55: UK on human rights situation in the Central African Republic
The United Kingdom welcomes efforts by CAR authorities to extend state authority to address the continued insecurity in remote areas…
IMF highlights challenges to Switzerland’s fiscal policy and financial stability
According to the IMF, Switzerland's fiscal policy strikes the balance between avoiding excessive cuts that could jeopardise the economic recovery…
Sweden: National strategy against violent extremism and terrorism
The strategy is divided into four areas: Prevent, Avert, Protect and Manage. These areas encompass the actors in society that…
Finland: Talks between social partners on Finnish labour market model
On 22 March 2024, Minister of Employment Arto Satonen invited Katarina Murto, Chair of the Trade Union of Education (OAJ)…
Finland-US defense cooperation proposal under review
The Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA) will deepen the close cooperation between Finland and the United States in the areas of…
Ukraine: Zelenskyy coordinates security and economic measures in Sumy
During a working trip to Sumy region, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a coordination meeting with the military command…
Gaza war: ‘Direct hits’ on more than 200 schools since Israeli bombing began
Of the 563 school buildings in Gaza, 165 of the 212 that received a direct hit are in areas designated…
UK: Farming and construction vehicles set for hydrogen-powered revolution
Greener construction and farming vehicles set to improve sustainability by reducing emissions from the tailpipe. Tractors, diggers and forklifts powered…
UK: New sanctions on persons linked to Hamas-supporting media network
The UK Government has announced a full asset freeze against two individuals suspected of providing financial support for Gaza Now…
Switzerland stands firm on nuclear weapons treaty direction
On the basis of a new comprehensive reassessment, the Federal Council decided at its meeting on 27 March 2024, that…
Summit for Democracy 2024: Speech by Swedish PM Kristersson
Democracies deliver more peace and stronger economies than autocratic countries. As elected governments, we must respond to our citizens’ needs,…
EU approves Italian State aid for Friuli Venezia Giulia amid Russia-Ukraine conflict
The European Commission has approved an amendment to an existing Italian scheme, including a €150 million budget increase, to support companies in…
EP Research Service: Artificial Intelligence Act – latest think tank papers
This note offers links to recent reports and commentaries from some major international think tanks and research institutes on artificial intelligence.…
Speech by Commissioner Stella Kyriakides at the High-Level Conference on the Future EU Health Union
Europe's Beating Cancer Plan is making a real difference to cancer patients and cancer care. Negotiations are on-going to deliver a…
Speech by Commissioner McGuinness at the Polish Agribusiness Finance Forum
In the last two years, interest rates have increased. As inflation comes under control, interest rates are stable. In the Eurozone, the…
EIOPA: bridging the gender gap in insurance and pensions
Approximately 17 million Europeans are at risk of poverty or social exclusion. Women, however, are bearing a heavier burden, as…
UNECE on transformative impact of infrastructure for sustainable development
Infrastructure projects are crucial for sustainable development, impacting not just economies but also communities and the environment.
Deutsche Strompreiskompensation für energieintensive Industrie wird ausgeweitet
Die Strompreiskompensation entlastet das Produzierende Gewerbe und insbesondere die energieintensive Industrie. Von der Strompreiskompensation profitieren aktuell rund 340 stromintensive Unternehmen,…
Gaza Reconstruction: EU Commission appoints Henrike Trautmann as Principal Adviser
The European Commission has appointed Henrike Trautmann as Principal Adviser ‘for Reconstruction in Gaza' at the Directorate-General for the European Neighbourhood…
EU Commissioner Ivanova visits China and Japan to strengthen cooperation
EU Commissioner Iliana Ivanova will commence a 3-day visit to Beijing for the next edition of the EU-China High-Level People-to-People Dialogue. After her…
Lithuania: EU Commission disburses the second RRF payment of €360m
The overall recovery and resilience plan of Lithuania will be financed by €2.3 billion in grants and €1.55 billion in…
EU rural areas: Report highlights good progress made on long-term vision
The report outlines progress made under the “Long-term vision for the EU's rural areas” to support stronger, more connected, resilient and…
Council of Europe candidacy: Temporary withdrawal of EU Commissioner Reynders from the Commission
Commissioner Reynders has informed President von der Leyen that the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe had recommended him to the Parliamentary…