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Information about accreditation requirements for the 1-year badge (2023)

The EU issued a statement condemning the shocking acts of political violence and the unacceptable attack against the democratic institutions in Brazil.

The representatives of member states' governments reappointed Ms Beatrix Ricziová as a judge to the General Court.

Press briefing ahead of Eurogroup meeting will take place on 13 January 2023 at 10.30.

On 10 January 2023, the EU and NATO signed a joint declaration, which sets out a shared vision of how the two blocs will act together against common security threats. The press conference followed the signature ceremony.

The Council extended the mandate of EUCAP Sahel Mali until 31 January 2025.

This third declaration, which was signed on 10 January, sets out a shared vision of how the EU and NATO will act together against common security threats while expanding and further developing their cooperation.

Mr Paschal Donohoe, President of the Eurogroup travelled to Rome where he met with Mr Giancarlo Giorgetti, Minister of Economy and Finance of Italy.

At Istituto Luigi Sturzo event in Rome, President Paschal Donohoe discussed the current economic outlook and the challenges and opportunities for the euro area.

Mr Paschal Donohoe, President of the Eurogroup and Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery & Reform, will travel to Rome to meet with Mr Giancarlo Giorgetti, Minister of Economy and Finance of Italy.

Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel, 9 - 15 January 2023.

The EU commends the resolute African-led initiatives to address the root causes of the conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2022/2086 of 27 October 2022 implementing Decision 2011/72/CFSP concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities in view of the situation in Tunisia

The Council formally adopted a regulation that sets a market correction mechanism to protect citizens and the economy against excessively high prices. The regulation aims to limit episodes of excessive gas prices in the EU that do not reflect world market prices, while ensuring security of energy supply and the stability of financial markets.

Overview of the main subjects to be discussed at meetings of the Council of the EU over the next two weeks and upcoming media events.

Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel, 28 November – 4 December 2022

Main agenda items, approximate timing, public sessions and press opportunities.

On 25 November 2022, the Council appointed Agnieszka Bartol as the new Director-General for Communication and Information (COMM).

Press briefing ahead of the upcoming Competitiveness Council will take place on 28 November 2022 at 14.00.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/2233 of 14 November 2022 amending Decision 2014/145/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.