The EU Council today adopted a third assistance measure under the European Peace Facility (EPF) worth €60 million to the benefit of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF).
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In both Washington and European capitals, strengthening economic security and technological resilience has become a core objective. But the EU and the US disagree on the how. The EU’s proposal to develop economic security standards with like-minded partners offers the most promising starting point for achieving shared goals.
The European Central Bank (ECB) and the European Banking Authority (EBA) today launched their 2025 EU-wide stress test and released the macroeconomic scenarios. This year’s exercise is designed to provide valuable input for assessing the resilience of the European banking sector in the current uncertain and changing macroeconomic environment.
The Eurogroup discussed the priorities and challenges of the euro area in the context of the new European policy cycle. Ministers explored the use of innovative technologies in wholesale transaction settlements and reviewed progress on the digital euro project.
Liechtenstein has a high per capita income and a fiscal framework that has ensured no deficits since 2013, virtually no public debt, and accumulation of large fiscal buffers. Activity is underpinned by specialized and export-oriented manufacturing, and private banking and wealth management oriented financial services. Liechtenstein is globally integrated, with close ties to Switzerland and the EU.
The U.S. White House has published the priorities of U.S. President Donald Trump’s “America First” plans, including the withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement.
As of now, a complete transcript of President Donald Trump’s inauguration speech from January 20, 2025, has not been officially released. However, several reputable news outlets have provided detailed summaries and key excerpts from the address.
Tanzania has long been a beacon of stability and a force for peace in the Great Lakes region, which, despite its vast potential, continues to be plagued by recurring conflicts in parts of its territory. As the European Union is deepening its commitment with the Great Lakes Region, Tanzania plays an important role as a key partner in the quest for a sustainable peace.
As President Donald Trump assumes office, a new survey conducted by the American Chamber of Commerce to the European Union (AmCham EU) reveals that nine out of ten U.S. companies in Europe expect the EU-US trade and investment relationship to deteriorate.
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar bin Ibrahim have announced the relaunch of negotiations for an ambitious, modern and balanced EU-Malaysia free trade agreement (FTA).
Before joining Eurojust, he worked as a judicial cybercrime specialist in the international department of the Prosecutor General’s office. In this capacity, Mr Boháčik gained extensive experience in working with the Agency as a Member of the Board of the European Judicial Cybercrime Network (EJCN).
The EU Commission requests consultations at the World Trade Organization (WTO) to remove unfair and illegal trade practices by China in the sphere of intellectual property. China has empowered its courts to set binding worldwide royalty rates for EU standard essential patents, without the consent of the patent owner. This interferes with the competence of EU courts for European patent issues.
The European Commission is launching a Strategic Dialogue with the European automotive industry, social partners and other key stakeholders on 30 January. This initiative underscores the Commission’s commitment to safeguarding the future of a sector vital to European prosperity, while at the same time advancing its climate goals and broader objectives.
The Polish Presidency will present its work programme for the first semester of 2025 in the field of economic and financial affairs. Europe’s competitiveness, Russia’s aggression, the European Semester, and financial services are also on the agenda.
European People’s Party (EPP) leaders, invited by EPP President Manfred Weber and the CDU Chairman Friedrich Merz, met on 17 and 18 January in Berlin. During their discussions, they emphasized the need to make the EU’s economy more competitive on the global stage through the reduction of over-regulation and unnecessary bureaucratic burden. Learn more about the two major statements they adopted in Berlin.
As a key player in global criminal justice cooperation, Eurojust works together with the European Commission to keep Europe safe. To mark the start of his mandate, European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice and the Rule of Law Michael McGrath visited Eurojust’s headquarters in The Hague.
The agreement reflects the deep political and geopolitical ties between the European Union and Mexico, underscoring our shared dedication to the principles of multilateralism and international cooperation. As longstanding like-minded partners, the EU and Mexico are uniquely positioned to strengthen the global rules-based order and address urgent global challenges.
The President of the EU Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, will travel to Davos next week to participate in the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum. Executive Vice-Presidents Ribera, Virkkunen and Séjourné, together with EU Commissioners Šefčovič, Dombrovskis, Hoekstra, Kubilius, Kos, Síkela, Roswall, Serafin, Jørgensen, and Tzitzikostas will also participate.
The EU Commission is launching the first EU action to support Member States in retaining and attracting nurses, with a budget of €1.3 million under the EU4Health programme. This takes place in Warsaw during a meeting of the chief medical, nursing and dental officers, in the context of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU.
The U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) convened a virtual summit to counter the transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) that illicitly profit from nature crimes in the Amazon region. The summit marked a milestone in operationalizing a partnership among the financial intelligence units of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and the United States.
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