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#GAC | EU affairs ministers discussed: 🔷 October #EUCO 🔷 Annual rule of law dialogue 🔷 Conference on the Future of Europe 🔷 EU-UK relations For more info, see main results 👇 europa.eu/!nPGwKW
Sylvie Lucas (Permanent Representative of Luxembourg to the EU, Luxembourg), Zanda Kalniņa-Lukaševica (Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Latvia).
Roundtable in the meeting room.
Mikuláš Bek (Minister for European affairs, Czech Republic), at the roundtable with a bell in his hand to signal the start of the meeting.
Press conference with Maroš Šefčovič (European Commissioner for interinstitutional relations and foresight),  Mikuláš Bek (Minister for European affairs, Czech Republic) and Didier Reynders (European Commissioner for Justice).
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🇺🇦 The Council has adopted €5 billion in additional macro-financial assistance to Ukraine. The assistance will: 🔵 help strengthen the resilience of Ukraine 🟡 be provided in the form of highly concessional long-term loans For more info 👇
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On the occasion of the State Funeral for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the European flag is flying at half-mast today. Our thoughts are with the royal family and all those who mourn Queen Elizabeth II.
Three EU flags at half-mast in front of the Europa building in Brussels.
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💻The Digital Markets Act has been signed by , and Roberta Metsola. Find out more about how the #DMA creates a level playing field for all #digital companies, towards a competitive & fair digital sector. ➡️europa.eu/!QnB7gD
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The final step: signing the Digital Markets Act 👏 After being approved last July by @EUCouncil and @Europarl_EN, the #DMA has now been signed by @MikulasBek @EU2022_CZ and @EP_President and is ready to enter into force. twitter.com/EUCouncilPress…
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📢 Today, the suspension of visa facilitation for Russians enters into force. This means that general visa rules apply. What is a visa facilitation agreement? What other types of visa agreement does the EU have with non-EU countries? Find out in our infographic ⬇️
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#Eurogroup | Euro area finance ministers discussed: ☑️ Economic situation and coordination of the macroeconomic policies in the euro area ☑️ Central Bank Digital Currencies, including an update on the digital euro project See meeting page for more info 👇 europa.eu/!hRXGfB
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Extraordinary Energy Council | Main points discussed: ➡️ policy options to alleviate the burden of high energy prices on Europeans ➡️ progress in actions to face the cold season EU countries are united in securing energy supply and prepared ahead of winter. #TTE
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We have lowered the EU flag to half-mast in memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Our thoughts are with the royal family and all those who mourn Queen Elizabeth II.
Three EU flags at half-mast in front of the Europa building, in Brussels.
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EU countries’ gas reserves are already filled on avg to 82.5% of their capacity, well ahead of the 1 November deadline. This is a result of EU rules agreed in June with the goal of securing gas supply for winter and sharing it in a spirit of solidarity ➡️europa.eu/!wybWT4
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Our thoughts are with the royal family and all those who mourn Queen Elizabeth II in the UK and worldwide. Once called Elizabeth the Steadfast, she never failed to show us the importance of lasting values in a modern world with her service and commitment.
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🇪🇺 🇬🇪 The EU-Georgia Association Council discussed: ✔️ EU-Georgia relations ✔️ political dialogue and reform ✔️ economy and trade ✔️ peaceful conflict resolution Read the main results for more info 👇 europa.eu/!v4jr6x
 Irakli Garibashvili (Prime Minister of Georgia), Josep Borrell Fontelles (High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy) at a press podium against a backdrop of EU and Georgia flags.
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At the 🇪🇺🇺🇦 EU-Ukraine Association Council participants exchanged views on the situation following Russia's war of aggression. They also discussed: ✔️ EU-Ukraine cooperation ✔️ continued EU support ✔️ global and regional issues For more info👉europa.eu/!MKQJC6
Roundtable of participants. They are standing behind a table and in front of EU and Ukraine flags
Serhii Marchenko (Minister of Finance of Ukraine), Denys Shmyhal (Prime Minister of Ukraine), Josep Borrell Fontelles (High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy), Paolo Gentiloni (European Commissioner for Economy) during the signing ceremony.
Denys Shmyhal (Prime Minister of Ukraine), Josep Borrell Fontelles (High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy) stand in front of Ukraine and EU flags.
General view of the roundtable.
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Millions of refugees from Ukraine have registered for temporary protection or similar schemes in the EU. What is temporary protection? Who is entitled to it? What rights do beneficiaries have? Find out all the answers on our infographic ⬇️
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On 🇸🇰 national day, let's take a look at this commemorative euro coin marking 550 years since the establishment of the University Istropolitana, the first university on the territory of present-day Slovakia. Všetko najlepšie k štátnemu sviatku, Slovensko! 🎉 #EUROat20
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We have seen a substantial increase of border crossings from Russia into neighbouring states. This is becoming a security risk. We therefore agree today with EU Foreign Ministers on Full Suspension of the EU-Russia visa facilitation agreement.
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On Ukraine’s Independence Day, we illuminate the Council’s Europa building to show solidarity with #Ukraine. The EU stands with Ukraine and will continue to support its economy, society and armed forces, as well as its future reconstruction. More: europa.eu/!GMmvPp
European Council illuminated with the colours of the Ukrainian flag, blue and yellow.
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