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Now it is only two weeks after we last met, that you, António, have gathered us here again today. I think it was a very productive meeting. We discussed indeed competitiveness, and I presented our Competitiveness Compass with a Clean Industrial Deal...

On Friday 21 March 2025, the President of the European Council, António Costa and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, together with High Representative Kaja Kallas, had a video conference meeting with the Prime Minister of Iceland Kristrún Frostadóttir...

Today, the European Commission has disbursed an additional €1 billion tranche of its exceptional Macro-Financial Assistance (MFA) loan to Ukraine, to be repaid with proceeds from immobilised Russian State assets in the EU, reinforcing the EU's role as the largest donor…

In the early hours of Sunday, 16 March, a fire broke out in a nightclub in Kocani, North Macedonia, killing 59 people and injuring more than 155.

Marta Kos, Commissioner for Enlargement, will visit Albania from 12 to 14 March, marking her first official mission to the country. This visit will serve as an occasion to discuss with the Albanian authorities the state of play of the EU accession process, in particular progress on fundamentals...

Good afternoon everyone. On Tuesday, we will mark 100 days since the College of Commissioners took office. 100 days since 1 December that feel like a lifetime ago. The world around us is changing at lightning speed. Geopolitical shifts are shaking alliances. Decades-old certainties are crumbling.

The European Commission has launched a call for proposals under the Pillar II of the €50 billion Ukraine Facility. This call aims to enhance access to finance for small businesses in Ukraine, with a strong emphasis on supporting those affected by the war and vulnerable companies.

The agreement further supports urgent recovery and reconstruction projects in Ukraine. The financing will target critical infrastructure, including energy, transport, housing, water and heating, to sustain essential services and economic stability.

Today, Moldova and North Macedonia advanced on their European integration path by joining the geographical scope of the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) following the positive decision by the European Payments Council (EPC). This is a practical example of the impact of the Growth Plan for Moldova...