Foreign relations of the European Union

2022 Tang Prize Laureates--Six Voices that Provide Stability to the World

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Civilization, Reading, COVID-19, National university, Foreign relations of the European Union, Special, Vaccine, Science, Sustainable Development Goals, Select Committee on Overseas Trade, Economics, Human, Artifact, CBAM, University, UN, Pressure, Tang Prize, Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, Selection Committee, Archaeology, Food, Sustainable development, Columbia University, Thought, Center, Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development, RNA transfection, Renewable energy, Pottery, Sustainability

TAIPEI, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Since the outbreak of COVID-19, more than 530 million inflections have been reported globally.

Key Points: 
  • TAIPEI, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Since the outbreak of COVID-19, more than 530 million inflections have been reported globally.
  • Political tensions in the international community also mean no one country can be immune to the adversities mentioned above.
  • How would different governments react to the pressure of achieving net zero by 2050?
  • In 2022, the Tang Prize in Sustainable Development was awarded to Jeffrey Sachs.

Illumina is Committed to Bringing Lifesaving GRAIL Test to People Globally as European Review Process Enters Second Phase

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Research, Medical devices, Genetics, Other Health, General Health, Pharmaceutical, Health, Science, Oncology, Other Science, Politics of the European Union, Foreign relations of the European Union, European Union, DNA sequencing, Grail, Illumina, Inc., Competition law, Illumina, European Economic Area, European Union merger law

We look forward to presenting our position during the Phase II process, said Charles Dadswell, General Counsel for Illumina.

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  • We look forward to presenting our position during the Phase II process, said Charles Dadswell, General Counsel for Illumina.
  • Illumina is also challenging the ECs jurisdiction to investigate the transaction under Article 22 of the European Union (EU) Merger Regulation.
  • Illumina has filed an action in the General Court of the EU seeking annulment of the ECs jurisdiction to review the acquisition.
  • Illuminas re-acquisition of GRAIL means that millions of citizens across the European Economic Area (EEA) will be able to access life-saving early cancer screening years sooner.

DGAP-News: CECONOMY AG further enhances post-pandemic financing structure with €500 million 5-year senior unsecured bond

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Friday, June 18, 2021
Politics of the European Union, Foreign relations of the European Union, Politics of Europe, European Economic Area, European Union, Multi-speed Europe, Withdrawal from the European Union, Prospectus, EFTA Court, Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations

The securities referred to herein are not being offered to the public in the European Economic Area ("EEA") within the meaning of Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 (the ''EU Prospectus Regulation'').

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  • The securities referred to herein are not being offered to the public in the European Economic Area ("EEA") within the meaning of Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 (the ''EU Prospectus Regulation'').
  • In member states of the EEA, this announcement is directed only at persons who are ''qualified investors'' within the meaning of the EU Prospectus Regulation.
  • This announcement must not be acted on or relied on in any member state of the EEA by persons who are not qualified investors.
  • Any investment or investment activity to which this announcement relates is available only to qualified investors in any member state of the EEA.

Highlights - Public hearing on the EU long-term strategy towards Russia - Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Politics of the European Union, Foreign relations of Europe, Ukraine–European Union relations, European Union, Foreign relations of the European Union

On 10 May, the Committee on Foreign Affairs will hold an online hearing " EU long-term strategy towards Russia ".

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  • On 10 May, the Committee on Foreign Affairs will hold an online hearing " EU long-term strategy towards Russia ".
  • Amid the recent expulsions of diplomats and blacklisting of prominent EU officials as well as Russia's continued crackdown on the opposition, the Foreign Affairs Committee will take stock of the achievements and the shortcomings of the current EU strategy vis vis Russia.
  • Members and experts will discuss how to rethink and update the EU's strategy towards Russia for the years to come.
  • The elements put forward will feed into the forthcoming EP recommendations on Russia.

Europe Day 2021

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Friday, May 7, 2021
Organizations, European Union, Continents, Europe Day, Pan-Europeanism, Politics of the European Union, .eu, Foreign relations of the European Union

Every year on May 9th - Europe Day -we celebrate peace and unity in Europe.

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  • Every year on May 9th - Europe Day -we celebrate peace and unity in Europe.
  • Traditionally, EU Institutions and local EU offices across the EU open their doors to the public in early May.
  • This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Europe Day is largely celebrated online.
  • For more information about Europe Day 2021 visit:https://europeday.europa.eu/index_en

Media advisory - Press briefing ahead of Foreign Affairs Council (Defence) of 6 May 2021

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Foreign relations of the European Union, European External Action Service

Press briefing

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  • Press briefing

    The press briefing ahead of the Foreign Affairs Council (Defence) will take place on Wednesday 5 May 2021 at 14:00by an EEAS senior official

    This briefing is "off the record".

  • Please note that this press briefing will take place remotely.
  • In order to participate and ask questions, EU accredited journalists should register usingthis link.
  • Those who already registered for previous press briefing of Foreign Affairs Council meeting earlier this year do not need to do it again.

Forward look: 3 - 16 May 2021

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Saturday, May 1, 2021
Politics of Europe, Council of the European Union, Foreign relations of the European Union, Politics of the European Union, Continents, European Council, Foreign Affairs Council, Europe, Foreign minister, European integration, Gymnich meeting

Foreign Affairs Council (Defence), Thursday 6 May

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  • Foreign Affairs Council (Defence), Thursday 6 May

    EU ministers of foreign affairs will be briefed about current affairs and exchange views on the Strategic Compass.

  • Informal meeting of heads of state or government, Saturday 8 May

    An Informal meeting of EU leaders will discuss the European Pillar of Social Rights in Porto.

  • Foreign Affairs Council, Monday 10 May

    EU ministers of foreign affairs will be briefed about current affairs and exchange views on Western Balkans, transatlantic relations and Belarus.

  • General Affairs Council, Tuesday 11 May

    The Council will prepare for the special European Council meeting on 25 May 2021.

Forward look: 26 April - 9 May 2021

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Saturday, May 1, 2021
Politics of Europe, Council of the European Union, Foreign relations of the European Union, Politics of the European Union, Continents, European Council, Foreign Affairs Council, Europe, Foreign minister, European integration, Gymnich meeting

Foreign Affairs Council (Defence), Thursday 6 May

Key Points: 
  • Foreign Affairs Council (Defence), Thursday 6 May

    EU ministers of foreign affairs will be briefed about current affairs and exchange views on the Strategic Compass.

  • Informal meeting of heads of state or government, Saturday 8 May

    An Informal meeting of EU leaders will discuss the European Pillar of Social Rights in Porto.

  • Foreign Affairs Council, Monday 10 May

    EU ministers of foreign affairs will be briefed about current affairs and exchange views on Western Balkans, transatlantic relations and Belarus.

  • General Affairs Council, Tuesday 11 May

    The Council will prepare for the special European Council meeting on 25 May 2021.

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures against serious human rights violations and abuses

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Saturday, May 1, 2021
Politics of the European Union, Organizations, Countries, Foreign relations of the European Union, Trade blocs, European Economic Area, Multi-speed Europe, Withdrawal from the European Union, European Free Trade Association, Common Foreign and Security Policy, European Union, North Macedonia

On 22 March 2021 the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2021/4811, amending Council Decision 2020/1999.

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  • On 22 March 2021 the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2021/4811, amending Council Decision 2020/1999.
  • The Council Decision adds 11 persons and 4 entities to the EU sanctions list of natural and legal persons, entities and bodies subject to restrictive measures set out in the Annex to Decision (CFSP) 2020/1999.
  • The Candidate Countries the Republic of North Macedonia, Montenegro and Albania2 and the EFTA countries Iceland and Norway, members of the European Economic Area, align themselves with this Council Decision.
  • L 99 I/25

    2 The Republic of North Macedonia, Montenegro and Albania continue to be part of the Stabilisation and Association Process.

New EU Special Representative for the Middle East Peace Process appointed

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Saturday, May 1, 2021
Politics of the European Union, European Union, European Union Special Representative, Israeli–Palestinian peace process, Foreign relations of the European Union, Josep Borrell, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Two-state solution, Sven Koopmans

Today the Council appointed Mr Sven Koopmans as the EU's Special Representative (EUSR) for the Middle East Peace Process from 1 May 2021 to 28 February 2023.

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  • Today the Council appointed Mr Sven Koopmans as the EU's Special Representative (EUSR) for the Middle East Peace Process from 1 May 2021 to 28 February 2023.
  • Mr Koopmans is a peace negotiation specialist, senior diplomat, national politician, and international lawyer.
  • The mandate of the EUSR for the Middle East Peace Process is to provide an active contribution to the final settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict based on a two-state solution, in line with the UNSCR 2334 (2016).
  • The EUSR will also support the work of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, on this issue and maintain an overview of all EU regional activities linked to the Middle East Peace Process.