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The European Commission has analysed the data related to the impact of the exports of 4 categories of agricultural products on the EU market.

On the occasion of the International Day of Democracy, the European Union reaffirms its unwavering commitment to support and defend democracy, based on universal human rights, at home and beyond its borders.

New unfunded guarantee, supported by the European Union’s SME Competitiveness programme, will enable €30 million in loans to private businesses

Honourable Members,

In just under 300 days, Europeans will take to the polls in our unique and remarkable democracy.

As with any election, it will be a time for people to reflect on the State of our Union and the work done by those that represent them.

The Flash Eurobarometer survey published today shows an overwhelming support among Europeans for the measures taken over the last year to protect consumers and companies from volatility of energy prices, as well as action to foster energy security and the green transition.

Today, ahead of President von der Leyen's State of the Union address on 13 September 2023, the Commission has released an overview of its work and achievements over the past year. This comprehensive publication describes the EU's actions in response to Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine

On 6-7 September 2023, the Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement, Olivér Várhelyi will go to Ankara to discuss bilateral relations and cooperation with Türkiye.

The European Union (EU) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) are helping improve access to finance for Armenian micro, small and medium-sized sized enterprises (MSMEs) through Acba Bank. 

The European Commission signed an association agreement for the Digital Europe Programme with Türkiye. Following the signatures, and upon the completion of the related ratification processes, the association agreement will enter into force. 

The Commission adopted today a proposal to incorporate roaming into the EU-Moldova Association Agreement. Once all necessary steps have been completed, Moldovan visitors to the EU will be able to use their mobile phones under the same price conditions as if they were in Moldova

Today, the Hague Judgments Conventionis entering into force, ensuringinternational recognition and enforcement of judgments from other countries’ courts in civil and commercial matters. The EU and Ukraine have joined the Convention, which means that Member States will recognise Ukraine’s judgements

Today, as you celebrate your Independence Day, I want to extend my warmest congratulations to each and every one of you. Ukraine's strength lies in its people. In your courage, your force and your enduring hope for a future of peace and prosperity in a united Europe.

As part of its SME Competitiveness programme, the EU and the EBRD have put in place a €25 million guarantee facility, to enable €100 million of new financing by Ukraine’s KredoBank.

EBRD extends €5 million loan to Victoriabank in Moldova with the support of incentive grants from the EU. The European Union and The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) are stepping up support for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Moldova.

The Commission has today paid €1.5 billion under the  Macro-financial Assistance + package for Ukraine worth up to €18 billion. With this instrument, the EU seeks to help Ukraine cover its immediate funding needs, with stable, predictable, and sizeable financial support in 2023. With today's payment

Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion. Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. 75 years after the adoption of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights (UDHR), which enshrined the rights of all human beings to have

The Commission has decided to transfer €135 million of the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument, originally planned for 2021-2027 Interreg NEXT programmes with Russia and Belarus, to other Interreg programmes with Ukraine and Moldova.

Today, the European Commission decided to register a European Citizens' Initiative (ECI) entitled ‘Preservation and development of Ukrainian culture, education, language, and traditions in EU states'.

This 9 August marks the third anniversary of the fraudulent presidential elections in Belarus. On this day three years ago, hundreds of thousands of Belarusians took to the streets to peacefully defend their right to choose their own future.