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Media advisory – Agriculture and Fisheries Council meeting of 23 and 24 October 2023

Sat, 10/21/2023 - 02:32
Main agenda items, approximate timing, public sessions and press opportunities.
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Council sets out vision for protecting fundamental rights in the digital world

Sat, 10/21/2023 - 02:32
The Council approved conclusions on digital empowerment to protect and enforce fundamental rights in the digital age.
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Media advisory - Press briefing ahead of the General Affairs Council of 24 October 2023

Sat, 10/21/2023 - 02:32
Press briefing ahead of the upcoming General Affairs Council will take place on 23 October 2023 at 14.30.
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Middle East: Council presidency triggers activation of the Integrated Political Crisis Response

Sat, 10/21/2023 - 02:32
The Spanish Presidency decided to activate the Integrated Political Crisis Response (IPCR) arrangements in full mode to coordinate EU’s action on the Middle East.
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Media advisory - Press briefing ahead of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council of 23 and 24 October 2023

Sat, 10/21/2023 - 02:32
Press briefing ahead of the upcoming Agriculture and Fisheries Council will take place on 20 October 2023 at 16.30
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Council appoints Claudia Buch as head of the ECB supervisory board

Sat, 10/21/2023 - 02:32
The Council today adopted a decision appointing Claudia Buch as chair of the supervisory board of the European Central Bank. She will hold the position for five years, starting from 1 January 2024.
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Statement by the Eurogroup on the decision of the ECB’s Governing Council to launch the next phase of the digital euro project

Thu, 10/19/2023 - 23:31
The Eurogroup issued a statement on the decision of the European Central Bank’s Governing Council to launch the next phase of the digital euro project.
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Media advisory - Justice and Home Affairs Council of 19-20 October 2023

Thu, 10/19/2023 - 23:31
Main agenda items, approximate timing, public sessions and press opportunities.
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Remarks by President Charles Michel after the video conference of the members of the European Council

Thu, 10/19/2023 - 23:31
President Charles Michel addressed the press after the video conference of the members of the European Council, called in light of Hamas’ brutal terrorist attacks against Israel and the unfolding tragic situation in the Gaza Strip.
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Reform of electricity market design: Council reaches agreement

Thu, 10/19/2023 - 23:31
Ministers agreed its stance (general approach) on a proposal to amend the EU’s electricity market design (EMD). The proposal is part of a wider reform whose aim is to make electricity prices less dependent on volatile fossil fuel prices, shield consumers from price spikes, accelerate the deployment of renewable energies and improve consumer protection.
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Climate finance: Council approves conclusions ahead of COP 28

Thu, 10/19/2023 - 23:31
Today, the Council approved conclusions on climate finance ahead of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) meeting in Dubai, UAE, from 30 November to 12 December 2023 (COP 28).
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Taxation: Antigua and Barbuda, Belize and Seychelles added to EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes

Thu, 10/19/2023 - 23:31
Today, the Council decided to add Antigua and Barbuda, Belize and Seychelles to the EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes. At the same time, three jurisdictions were removed from the list: British Virgin Islands, Costa Rica and Marshall Islands.
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Recovery fund: Council greenlights updated national plans for Czechia, Spain, Netherlands, Portugal and Slovenia

Thu, 10/19/2023 - 23:31
The Council today adopted implementing decisions approving the amended recovery and resilience plans of Czechia, Spain, Netherlands, Portugal and Slovenia. The amended recovery and resilience plans now include a new REPowerEU chapter. This will contribute to accelerating the countries’ transition towards clean energy, diversifying their energy supplies and improving their energy efficiency.
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Council adopts directive to boost cooperation between national taxation authorities (DAC8)

Thu, 10/19/2023 - 23:31
Today, the Council adopted a directive amending EU rules on administrative cooperation in the area of taxation. The amendments mainly concern the reporting and automatic exchange of information on revenues from transactions in crypto-assets and information on advance tax rulings for the wealthiest (high-net-worth) individuals.
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Iran: Council maintains restrictive measures under the non-proliferation sanctions regime after the JCPoA Transition Day

Thu, 10/19/2023 - 23:31
The Council decided to maintain restrictive measures under the EU non-proliferation regime on Iran, in view of Iran not fulfilling its commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPoA).
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COP28: Council sets out EU position for UN climate summit in Dubai

Tue, 10/17/2023 - 17:26
Today, the Council approved conclusions on the preparations for the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) meeting in Dubai from 30 November to 12 December (COP 28).
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Paris Agreement: Council submits updated NDC on behalf of EU and member states

Tue, 10/17/2023 - 17:26
The Council today approved the submission of an updated EU national determined contribution (NDC) to the UNFCCC.
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Council agrees on new rules to strengthen CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles

Tue, 10/17/2023 - 17:26
The Council today reached an agreement on strengthening rules on CO2 emission reduction standards for heavy-duty vehicles.
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Remarks by Paschal Donohoe following the Eurogroup meeting of 16 October 2023

Tue, 10/17/2023 - 17:26
Remarks by Eurogroup President Paschal Donohoe after the Eurogroup meeting of 16 October 2023 in Luxembourg.
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Remarks by Paschal Donohoe following the meeting of Eurogroup ministers in inclusive format with the US Treasury Secretary, 16 October 2023

Tue, 10/17/2023 - 17:26
Remarks by Eurogroup President Paschal Donohoe after an informal meeting of members of the Eurogroup in inclusive format with US Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen.
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