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The Council has extended the EU autonomous sanctions against ISIL/Da’esh and Al-Qaeda until 31 October 2027. Find out more about EU sanctions against individuals, groups, and entities involved in terrorist acts ➡️ link.europa.eu/cBvwNr
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Happy National Day, Austria! 🇦🇹 Alles Gute zum Nationalfeiertag! On 26 October, Austria celebrates its national day, marking its declaration of permanent neutrality in 1955. The 🇦🇹 flag's red and white colours reflect the country's history and identity. link.europa.eu/cq39kv
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🇺🇳 On United Nations Day, we celebrate the @UN and its unique role at the heart of multilateral cooperation. The EU is committed to upholding a multilateral system that shapes global relations for the benefit of all. Read more on EU-UN relations ➡️ link.europa.eu/vt4jKh
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The EU stands in full solidarity with Romania following this morning’s attack on a vessel off its coast. I express my sincere solidarity with the victims’ families and extend my heartfelt condolences. I commend the Romanian Coast Guard for its ongoing search-and-rescue efforts. Attacks off the coasts of EU Member States in the Black Sea are increasing as a consequence of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. Such attacks are unacceptable and must stop. The EU is united in its opposition to Russia’s illegal war of aggression against Ukraine and its escalating hybrid campaigns.
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The Council has agreed its position on EU Inc., a new company law regime to help startups & scaleups do business across the EU. Companies will be able to register online in less than 48 hours for a maximum of €100 and operate across the single market. 🔗link.europa.eu/YvgkXv
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The EU and its member states work together to prevent, counter, and respond to hybrid threats and campaigns affecting Europe and its citizens. Find out more about hybrid threats ➡️link.europa.eu/8WXyKT
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Congratulations to the International Criminal Court and its officials on receiving the Sakharov Prize. This award sends a powerful message to the world: Europe stands firmly behind international law, the fight against impunity, and accountability for the most serious international crimes. The EU will continue to support the @IntlCrimCourt. There can be no lasting peace without justice and accountability.
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More financing for European businesses and strategic projects. The Council and the European Parliament have provisionally agreed on new rules to simplify the EU's securitisation market and boost lending to households and businesses. More info 🔗 link.europa.eu/8mb3bj

Savings and investments union

The savings and investments union aims to connect savings and investments in the EU to create financial opportunities for citizens and businesses.

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For Europe's stability, we must approve our next long-term budget by the end of this year. That's why I will present a new negotiation box for the extraordinary #EUCO of 26 and 27 November. #EPlenary
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🇪🇺 Less red tape, simpler EU rules. The Council has agreed its positions on two simplification packages: 💻 Digital rules: data protection, privacy and cybersecurity 📦 Environmental rules: packaging requirements for small producers See our website🔗link.europa.eu/74nNTd
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We deeply regret the ratification today by the Libyan Parliament of the so-called Libyan-Türkiye Memorandum of Understanding on the delimitation of maritime jurisdictions in the Mediterranean Sea. We recall that the EU’s position on this matter was clearly stated by the European Council in 2019 and remains unchanged. This agreement infringes upon the sovereign rights of third states, it does not comply with the Law of the Sea, and is null and void. We reaffirm our solidarity with Greece and Cyprus. We reiterate the EU's well known position against any outside interference in Libya.
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🇪🇺🇺🇦 Since the start of Russia's war of aggression in 2022, the EU and its member states have committed more than €200 billion to Ukraine. But is EU aid to Ukraine really just a one-way street? ▶️ Watch our video: youtube.com/watch?v=RST34daJ…

Why Supporting Ukraine Makes the EU Stronger

Since Russia's full-scale war of aggression in 2022, the EU and its...

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Find out more about the new EU rules for organic farming. Visit our website ➡️ link.europa.eu/dG3qxy

Organic farming

Organic farming produces food by means of natural methods that have a limited environmental impact. The EU wants 25% of its farmland to be organic by 2030 and has clear rules to support that goal.

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🌱#DEAL to support the future of 🇪🇺 organic farming @EUCouncil & @EN_Parliament have agreed on simpler rules for farmers and businesses, greater certainty for international trade & safeguards for consumer trust in the EU organic label. #OrganicFarming 👇 link.europa.eu/RFTTTc

Council and Parliament strike deal on updated measures to support organic farming in the EU

The Council and the European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on simpler and clearer rules on the production, labelling, certification and trade of organic products.

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The EU has adopted an assistance measure under the European Peace Facility to support the armed forces of Nigeria. What is the European Peace Facility? How does it work? Find out ➡️ link.europa.eu/BKFQTJ

European Peace Facility

The European Peace Facility is an off-budget instrument aimed at enhancing the Union's ability to prevent conflicts, build peace and strengthen international security.

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#EPF: @EUCouncil adopts the first assistance measure in support of Nigeria for €20 million. This measure will strengthen the defence capabilities of the Nigerian armed forces to support the security of troops deployed on the national territory. More 👇 link.europa.eu/mDyWbQ

European Peace Facility: Council adopts assistance measure to support defence capacities of Nigeria

The Council has adopted the first bilateral assistance measure under the European Peace Facility, worth €20 million, to support the Nigerian armed forces.

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Find out more about how the EU sets standards for health and safety at work, and protects workers against exposure to dangerous substances. 🔗 link.europa.eu/Fxkktv

Protecting workers: health and safety at work

EU legislation sets minimum standards for health and safety at work, and protects workers against exposure to dangerous substances, such as asbestos.

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The Council of the EU has adopted a set of revised rules aimed at strengthening the protection of workers from exposure to hazardous substances. Read it here 👇 link.europa.eu/8G3TC9

Council greenlights measures to protect workers from exposure to hazardous substances

The Council of the EU has adopted a set of revised rules aimed at protecting workers in the EU from exposure to hazardous substances that could cause illnesses such as cancer or asthma.

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🇺🇦🇪🇺 The benefits of the EU-Ukraine partnership go both ways. Discover why supporting Ukraine today is an investment in a stronger, more resilient Europe of tomorrow ➡️ link.europa.eu/cp6hdM
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That's a wrap for #EUCO. EU🇪🇺 leaders adopted conclusions on: 📌competitiveness, including One Europe One Market 📌Ukraine 📌Moldova 📌MFF 2028-2034 📌the Middle East 📌European defence and security 📌migration 📌enlargement and reforms See main results➡link.europa.eu/KRTJK7
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From left to right: António Costa (President of the European Council), Volodymyr Zelenskyy (President of Ukraine), Ursula von der Leyen (President of the European Commission) at the doorsteps before the start of the European Council meeting.

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From left to right: Péter Magyar (Prime Minister, Hungary), Luc Frieden (Prime Minister, Luxembourg), Micheál Martin (Taoiseach, Ireland), Kristen Michal (Prime Minister, Estonia) exchanging in the meeting room before the start of the meeting.

ALT From left to right: Péter Magyar (Prime Minister, Hungary), Luc Frieden (Prime Minister, Luxembourg), Micheál Martin (Taoiseach, Ireland), Kristen Michal (Prime Minister, Estonia) exchanging in the meeting room before the start of the meeting.

From left to right: Mette Frederiksen (Prime Minister, Denmark), Giorgia Meloni (Prime Minister, Italy) in tailored business suits walk side by side in the Council meeting room, engaged in conversation; one wears a dark green suit and gestures with her hands, while the other wears a cream suit, and carries documents in her hands.

ALT From left to right: Mette Frederiksen (Prime Minister, Denmark), Giorgia Meloni (Prime Minister, Italy) in tailored business suits walk side by side in the Council meeting room, engaged in conversation; one wears a dark green suit and gestures with her hands, while the other wears a cream suit, and carries documents in her hands.

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EU leaders stressed that the intensification of hybrid attacks against the EU and its member states as well as violations of member states’ airspace and territorial waters highlight the urgent need to strengthen Europe’s defence readiness. ➡️ link.europa.eu/4gDrnH

European Council

EU leaders adopted conclusions on competitiveness, the next MFF, Ukraine, the Middle East, European defence and security, migration and enlargement.

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EU leaders held a strategic discussion on the EU's comprehensive approach to migration. They welcomed the Commission's intention to work closely with member states to develop an emergency framework and on all types of instrumentalisation. ➡️ link.europa.eu/fxjThx

European Council

EU leaders adopted conclusions on competitiveness, the next MFF, Ukraine, the Middle East, European defence and security, migration and enlargement.

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