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From tomorrow to Sunday, 9 to 11 May, Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos will start a nationwide tour of Moldova, meeting with citizens, entrepreneurs, and political leaders to discuss the benefits of EU membership and the impact of the Reform and Growth Plan on the country's future.

Thank you Vice-President, Minister, Honourable Members, This week we celebrate 80 years since the end of the Second World War. On 8 May 1945 tens of thousands of French men and women walked out on the Champs-Elysées in Paris, overwhelmed with joy.

As we prepare to celebrate World Press Freedom Day tomorrow, the European Commission reaffirms its commitment to uphold media freedom and pluralism in the European Union and promote these principles across the world. Media freedom and pluralism are core principles that underpin thriving democracies.

Following the successful launch of the European Union Diplomatic Programme for the Enlargement Region earlier this year, the College of Europe published on 15 April a new call for applications for the second edition of the programme

The Commission is investing €910 million under the 2024 edition of the European Defence Fund (EDF) to create a strong and innovative defence industry in Europe.

On 9 May, Europeans will celebrate Europe Day. 2025 marks the 75th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, which laid the foundations for the European Union and paved the way for an unprecedented era of prosperity, peace, democracy, solidarity and cooperation in Europe.

Today, Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos is traveling to Serbia for a two-day visit focusing on EU-Serbia relations, and EU accession related reforms. Commissioner Kos will meet with Serbian political representatives, civil society and stakeholders and pay tribute to the victims of the Novi...

Today Commissioner Kos is travelling to Prague, Czechia, for a two-day working mission focused on strengthening political support for EU enlargement and enhancing cooperation with key stakeholders.

The European Commission and IFC have signed a guarantee agreement to fund the Global Gateway and support private sector investments, job creation and economic growth across the world, with a focus on EU enlargement countries, the Eastern and Southern Neighbourhood...