Austria’s Minister of Agriculture Norbert Totschnig is calling for the long-announced EU-wide indication of origin for food products. This is also necessary because of the free trade agreements. Consumers have the right to know where these products come from.
The EU member states have now formally approved the autumn agreement to gradually phase out all gas imports from Russia. By November 1, 2027 at the latest, all Russian natural gas must be gone from the EU.
The Cypriot presidency is paying attention to regular and open dialogue with the Western Balkans, and North Macedonia remains part of the Union’s enlargement process. Cyprus recognizes North Macedonia’s commitment to advancing reforms and aligning with European standards and encourages the country’s constant and continuous efforts in that direction, said Fotiou.
We are aware that a large number of professionals from third countries may need to stay in the Schengen area for more than 90 days within a period of 180 days. This includes highly mobile professions, such as truck drivers, but also athletes and artists. It is also related to national rules and existing bilateral agreements. This is an issue to which we are fully committed and on which we are working and reflecting in the context of the preparations for the upcoming Visa Strategy, which we will publish this week, stated Lamert.
The feeling of a general increase in prices is often more psychological than real, the analysis states
Slovenia is cooperating with the EU in addressing attempts at foreign interference ahead of the parliamentary elections, said the State Secretary at the Slovenian Foreign Ministry Neva Grašič.