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Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/1716 of 8 September 2023 amending Decision (CFSP) 2020/1999 concerning restrictive measures against serious human rights violations and abuses

The presidency of the Council and the European Parliament reached an agreement on a regulation to modernise and simplify the EMA’s fee structure.

Council adopted its negotiating position on Euro 7.

Council adopted general approaches on designs protection rules.

The Council adopted an assistance measure worth €11.75 million under the EPF that will benefit the Beninese Armed Forces.

The European Council adopted a decision on the composition of the European Parliament. The decision sets out the number of representatives in each member state to be elected to the European Parliament for the 2024-2029 parliamentary term.

Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel, 25 September – 1 October 2023

The EU Code of Conduct Group on business taxation commemorates its 25th anniversary.

Speaking at the UN General Assembly, President Michel called for reform of the UN Charter, including veto rights in the UN Security Council.

European Council President Charles Michel spoke at the United Nations Security Council meeting on Ukraine held during the 78th session of the UN General Assembly,

In his speech at the High-Level Meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response, the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, stressed the need for appropriate mechanisms in the event of a new pandemic.

European Council President Charles Michel spoke at the High-level Dialogue on Financing for Development that aims to renew global commitment to financing at the highest political level.

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