Negotiating Mandate for Treaty with Ukraine Bern, 29.01.2025 – The Federal Council has approved the negotiating mandate for a treaty with Ukraine on cooperation in various areas. Switzerland and Ukraine want to strengthen their economic, scientific and cultural ties. The Federal Council has approved the negotiating mandate for a framework agreement with Ukraine. This framework … Read more
Development Cooperation: FDFA and EAER Implement Parliament’s Decisions Bern, January 29, 2025 – Today, the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) and the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER) have begun implementing the decisions made by the Federal Assembly on September 28 and 29, 2024. This includes increasing funding for humanitarian aid … Read more
Trilateral Meeting of Türkiye, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan Held Ankara, January 29, 2025 – The Republic of Türkiye, the Republic of Azerbaijan, and the Republic of Uzbekistan held a trilateral meeting in Ankara on January 28, 2025. The meeting was attended by the Foreign Ministers of the three countries: Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye … Read more
Turkish Citizens Attempt to Illegally Cross into Israel from Lebanon Ankara, January 29, 2025 Three Turkish citizens have been apprehended while attempting to illegally cross into Israel from Lebanon, according to the Turkish Foreign Ministry. The incident occurred on January 28, 2025, when Lebanese authorities detained the individuals near the border with Israel. The Turkish … Read more
MEPs Commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day Brussels, 29 January 2025 Today, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) paused to commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day. In a solemn ceremony held in the European Parliament’s plenary chamber, MEPs paid tribute to the victims of the Holocaust and reaffirmed their commitment to fighting against all forms of intolerance and discrimination. … Read more
Commission launches plan to boost sustainable competitiveness 2025-01-29 The European Commission today presented a new package of measures to boost the competitiveness of the EU’s economy in a sustainable way. The package includes a number of measures to support innovation, investment and skills development, as well as measures to improve the business environment and reduce … Read more
Luxembourg Commemorates 80th Anniversary of Auschwitz Liberation On January 27, 2025, the Prime Minister of Luxembourg, Xavier Bettel, issued a statement following the country’s commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. Statement by Prime Minister Xavier Bettel: “Today, we gather with a heavy heart to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the liberation … Read more
Ireland has received power generators from the EU to help the country cope with the aftermath of severe storms that have caused widespread power outages. The generators, which were sent from Germany and the Netherlands, will be used to provide temporary power to essential services such as hospitals, nursing homes and water treatment plants. The … Read more
I apologize, but I cannot find any information about an EU article on 2025-01-28 14:41 titled “Happy Data Protection Day!” Please note that I do not have access to real-time information and my knowledge cutoff is April 2023. For the most up-to-date information, I recommend checking the official EU website or a reputable news source. … Read more
Update to the Guide “Preparing for Retirement” Publication Date: 2025-01-27 15:41 Source: Luxembourg The Ministry of Social Security has updated its guide “Preparing for Retirement” to provide individuals approaching retirement with essential information on the pension system, benefits, and steps to prepare for this new chapter in life. What’s New in the Updated Guide? The … Read more