Foreign relations of the European Union

EU-UK trade and cooperation agreement: Council adopts decision on conclusion

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Saturday, May 1, 2021
Free trade agreements of the European Union, Foreign relations of the European Union, Free trade agreements, Politics of the European Union, EU–UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement, EU–UK Partnership Council, Brexit withdrawal agreement

The Council has today adopted a decision on the conclusion of the EU-UK trade and cooperation agreement and the security of information agreement.

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  • The Council has today adopted a decision on the conclusion of the EU-UK trade and cooperation agreement and the security of information agreement.
  • Background

    Negotiators reached an agreement on an EU-UK trade and cooperation agreement and a security of information agreement on 24 December 2020.

  • On 29 December 2020, the Council adopted the decision on the signing of the EU-UK trade and cooperation agreement and a security of information agreement and on their provisional application as of 1 January 2021.
  • On 26 February 2021, the Council requested the European Parliament's consent to its decision on the conclusion of the agreements, which the European Parliament gave on 27 April.

European Union Withdrawal (Implementation Period) Bill

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021
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b'A Bill to require Her Majesty\xe2\x80\x99s Government to seek a two-year extension of the implementation period under Article 132 of the Withdrawal Agreement; to repeal the prohibition on agreeing to such an extension under section 33 of the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020; and for connected purposes.\n'

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b'A Bill to require Her Majesty\xe2\x80\x99s Government to seek a two-year extension of the implementation period under Article 132 of the Withdrawal Agreement; to repeal the prohibition on agreeing to such an extension under section 33 of the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020; and for connected purposes.\n'

EU-Africa: 30 days of dialogue on green transition

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Thursday, March 25, 2021
European Union, Organizations, Europe, European Investment Bank, United Nations General Assembly observers, Foreign relations of the European Union

The Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the European Union, in partnership with the European Investment Bank (EIB), will be hosting 30-days of dialogue on green transition and green investment between African and European partners.

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  • The Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the European Union, in partnership with the European Investment Bank (EIB), will be hosting 30-days of dialogue on green transition and green investment between African and European partners.
  • The Green Investment Forum will bring together European and African political leaders, policy makers and business representatives to discuss best-practice, partnership and practical solutions to accelerate sustainable development, green investment and post-pandemic recovery.
  • Africa and Europe are committed to accelerating the green transition and delivering sustainable development.
  • More information:

    Overview of Portuguese Presidency

    Further information on Dakar Green Talk and registration available here

    Green Talks overview:EU-Africa Green Talks (eib.org)

    Lisbon Green Investment Forum:High-Level EU-Africa Green Investment Forum (eib.org)

Forward look: 22 March - 4 April 2021

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Saturday, March 20, 2021
Council of the European Union, European Union, Politics of Europe, Foreign relations of the European Union, Politics of the European Union, General Affairs Council, Foreign Affairs Council, European Council, Continents

The location and the format (physical or virtual) indicated for each meeting are subject to change.

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  • The location and the format (physical or virtual) indicated for each meeting are subject to change.
  • Foreign Affairs Council, Monday 22 March

    EU ministers of foreign affairs will be briefed about current affairs and exchange views on the Southern neighbourhood and Turkey.

  • Agriculture and Fisheries Council, Monday 22 - Tuesday 23 March

    Ministers discuss the state of play in the negotiations of the CAP reform package and the EU-UK fishing opportunities for 2021 and, for deep-sea stocks for 2021 and 2022.

  • Informal video conference of European affairs ministers, Tuesday 23 March

    European Council, European Semester and the Conference on the Future of Europe will be on the agenda of the General Affairs Council.

Media advisory - Press briefing ahead of Foreign Affairs Council of 22 March 2021

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Wednesday, March 17, 2021
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The off the record press briefing ahead of the Foreign Affairs Council will take place on Thursday, 18 March 2021 at 10.00.

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  • The off the record press briefing ahead of the Foreign Affairs Council will take place on Thursday, 18 March 2021 at 10.00.
  • The briefing will be given by a senior EEAS official.
  • Please note that this press briefing will take place remotely.
  • Those who already registered for previous press briefings on Foreign Affairs Council meetings do not need to do it again.

Media advisory - Off-the-record technical briefing on EUNAVFOR MED IRINI

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Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Foreign relations of the European Union, Common Security and Defence Policy, European External Action Service

A technical press briefing on the EUs military CSDP operation EUNAVFOR MED IRINI will take place via video conference on 17 March 2021 at16:00.

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  • A technical press briefing on the EUs military CSDP operation EUNAVFOR MED IRINI will take place via video conference on 17 March 2021 at16:00.
  • The briefing will be "off the record" and will be given by an EEAS senior official and the Operations Commander.
  • Journalists who already registered for previous Foreign Affairs Council press conferences do not need to register again.
  • Deadline for registration: Wednesday, 17 March 2021 at 15.00

    Further instructions will be sent to all registered participants shortly after the deadline.

Bambuser enters a pilot agreement with Mercado Libre

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Politics of the European Union, Foreign relations of the European Union, Geography of Sweden, Bambuser, MercadoLibre, Stockholm, Marketplace, European Economic Area, Mercado

STOCKHOLM, March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bambuser has entered into a pilot agreement with Mercado Libre.

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  • STOCKHOLM, March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bambuser has entered into a pilot agreement with Mercado Libre.
  • Bambuser has today entered into a pilot agreement for Live Video Shopping with Mercado Libre, the largest e-commerce and payments ecosystem in Latin America.
  • This is information that Bambuser AB is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation.
  • Bambuser was founded in 2007 and has its headquarters in Stockholm.

Bambuser enters a pilot agreement with Mercado Libre

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Politics of the European Union, Foreign relations of the European Union, Geography of Sweden, Bambuser, MercadoLibre, Stockholm, Marketplace, European Economic Area, Mercado

STOCKHOLM, March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bambuser has entered into a pilot agreement with Mercado Libre.

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  • STOCKHOLM, March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bambuser has entered into a pilot agreement with Mercado Libre.
  • Bambuser has today entered into a pilot agreement for Live Video Shopping with Mercado Libre, the largest e-commerce and payments ecosystem in Latin America.
  • This is information that Bambuser AB is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation.
  • Bambuser was founded in 2007 and has its headquarters in Stockholm.

PAO Severstal: Publication of Prospectus

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Politics of the European Union, Foreign relations of the European Union, Politics of Europe, Security, Stock market, European Economic Area

The securities referred to herein are not intended to be offered, sold or otherwise made available to and should not be offered, sold or otherwise made available to any retail investor in the European Economic Area ("EEA").

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  • The securities referred to herein are not intended to be offered, sold or otherwise made available to and should not be offered, sold or otherwise made available to any retail investor in the European Economic Area ("EEA").
  • There will be no public offer of the securities in the United States.
  • The information contained herein is directed only at Relevant Persons and must not be acted on or relied on by persons who are not Relevant Persons.
  • Information contained herein is intended only for persons who are "qualified investors" within the meaning of Article 51.2 of the Federal Law no.

DGAP-News: CANCOM SE: CANCOM secures attractive framework agreement with EU institution eu-LISA

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Organizations, European Union, Articles, Eu-Lisa, Area of freedom, security and justice, Foreign relations of the European Union

The client is the EU institution eu-LISA with a major project worth a total of around 440 million euros and a maximum term of six years.

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  • The client is the EU institution eu-LISA with a major project worth a total of around 440 million euros and a maximum term of six years.
  • As part of the international ecos consortium, the CANCOM Group has won an attractive framework contract with the EU institution eu-LISA.
  • eu-LISA is the European Union's agency for the operational management of large-scale IT systems in the area of freedom, security and justice.
  • "We are looking forward to this major international project, which is one of the largest data center projects in the EU.