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Press release - European Parliament Press Kit for the European Council of 21 and 22 March 2024

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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In this press kit, you will find a selection of the European Parliament’s press releases reflecting MEPs’ priorities for topics on the summit agenda. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

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In this press kit, you will find a selection of the European Parliament’s press releases reflecting MEPs’ priorities for topics on the summit agenda. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union and its Member States, of the Accession Protocol to the Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation between the European Community and its Mem[...]

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union and its Member States, of the Accession Protocol to the Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Indonesia, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Republic of Croatia to the European UnionCommittee on Foreign AffairsAndrzej Halicki Source : © European Union, 2023 - EP

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RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union and its Member States, of the Accession Protocol to the Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Indonesia, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Republic of Croatia to the European UnionCommittee on Foreign AffairsAndrzej Halicki Source : © European Union, 2023 - EP

Greenberg Traurig's Demetrius G. McDaniel and Albert Wynn Named to Lawyers of Color 2023 Top Lobbyists & Influencers List

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Friday, September 29, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Two members of Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Government Law & Policy Practice were named to - Lawyers of Color's 2023 Top Lobbyists & Influencers list. Lawyers of Color is a nonprofit that promotes diversity in the legal profession and advances democracy and equality in marginalized communities, according to the organization's website.

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  • Two members of Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Government Law & Policy Practice were named to Lawyers of Color's 2023 Top Lobbyists & Influencers list.
  • Lawyers of Color is a nonprofit that promotes diversity in the legal profession and advances democracy and equality in marginalized communities, according to the organization's website.
  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Two members of Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Government Law & Policy Practice were named to - Lawyers of Color's 2023 Top Lobbyists & Influencers list .
  • Government Law & Policy Practice Co-Chair Demetrius G. McDaniel was recognized in the "Top Lobbyists – The Leaders" category, and Senior Director Albert Wynn was selected for the "Top Lobbyists – The Executives" category.

Press release - European security: MEPs to hold debate with NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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On Thursday, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg will brief MEPs on the latest European security developments and EU-NATO cooperation.

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  • On Thursday, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg will brief MEPs on the latest European security developments and EU-NATO cooperation.
  • Mr Stoltenberg's briefing in the Foreign Affairs Committee and the Subcommittee on Security and Defence will be followed by an exchange of views with MEPs.
  • WHERE: Room 1E-2 in the European Parliament’s Spinelli building in Brussels.
  • Mr Stoltenberg will attend the committee meeting in person.

Press release - MEPs call on EU and Türkiye to look for alternative ways to cooperate

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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They call on the Commission to explore possible formats for a mutually appealing framework.

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  • They call on the Commission to explore possible formats for a mutually appealing framework.
  • Each country’s progress on the path towards the EU remains based on its own merits, MEPs stress.
  • They welcome the continued provision of EU funding for refugees and host communities in Türkiye, and express their strong commitment to sustain this in the future.
  • They underline that European solidarity could lead to a tangible improvement in relations between the EU and Türkiye.

Press release - EU defence: deal on joint procurement of defence products

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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The new regulation, informally agreed by the two EU legislators, will establish a short-term instrument to boost the European defence industry through common procurement (EDIRPA), until 31 December 2025.

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  • The new regulation, informally agreed by the two EU legislators, will establish a short-term instrument to boost the European defence industry through common procurement (EDIRPA), until 31 December 2025.
  • The tool should help member states fill their most urgent and critical defence needs, especially exacerbated by their transfers of defence products to Ukraine, in a voluntary and collaborative way.
  • At least three member states are needed to activate common procurement, which will cover defence products as defined in Article 2 of Directive 2009/81/EC.
  • During the talks, MEPs obtained that member states engaging in a joint procurement may also agree to purchase defence products together with Ukraine and Moldova.

Latest news - 86th EU-US Inter-Parliamentary Meeting, 16-17 June 2023, Stockholm, Sweden - Delegation for relations with the United States

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Monday, June 19, 2023
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86th EU-US Inter-Parliamentary Meeting, 16-17 June 2023, Stockholm, Sweden

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  • 86th EU-US Inter-Parliamentary Meeting, 16-17 June 2023, Stockholm, Sweden
    The 86th Inter-Parliamentary Meeting (IPM) of the Transatlantic Legislators' Dialogue (TLD) took place on 16 and 17 June 2023 at the Swedish Parliament - Riksdag, in Stockholm.
  • The meeting was officially opened by Dr. Andreas Norlén, Speaker of the Swedish Parliament and featured the participation of Members of the Riksdag's Committee on Foreign Affairs, led by their Chair, Mr. Aron Emilsson.
  • The IPM also saw the participation of State Secretaries and other officials from the Swedish Government and senior officials from the European Commission, the European External Action Service, NATO and experts from Swedish think tanks.
  • The 87th IPM/TLD is expected to take place in the United States in December 2023.

Banuba SDKs Will Let Companies Fill the Void After a TikTok Ban

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Friday, May 26, 2023
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Being ready to seize the freed up audience is especially important, as there are also bills in the Senate aiming to ban TikTok.

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  • Being ready to seize the freed up audience is especially important, as there are also bills in the Senate aiming to ban TikTok.
  • Chingari did so in part by using Banuba Video Editor SDK – a video editor like TikTok that can be quickly integrated into an app.
  • Over 100 companies contacted Banuba for Video Editor SDK and AR Face Filters SDK .
  • Startups researching how to build an app like TikTok could use a tool like Banuba Video Editor SDK to get an edge over their competitors.

Using Banuba SDKs Gives Businesses an Advantage in the Case of TikTok Ban

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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The most prominent example of these would be Banuba Video Editor SDK.

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  • The most prominent example of these would be Banuba Video Editor SDK.
  • The first is the DATA Act introduced by Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Rep. McCaul.
  • Chingari is an especially interesting case, as it was able to quickly pivot towards the short video format by using Banuba Video Editor SDK – a video editor like TikTok that can be quickly integrated into an app.
  • Banuba Video Editor SDK provides tools and resources for creating, editing, and manipulating video content, including, but not limited to:

Latest news - DAND/ DLAT item in AFET: 30 March 2023 - Delegation for relations with the countries of the Andean Community

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
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DAND/ DLAT item in AFET: 30 March 2023

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DAND/ DLAT item in AFET: 30 March 2023
21-03-2023 - 14:24
The Delegation for relations with the countries of the Andean Community (DAND) together with the Delegation to the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly (DLAT) has been associated to an item of Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET):
- Exchange of views with Ana Cecilia Gervasi Díaz, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Peru
Room: Antall 2Q2