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European Commission Speech Brussels, 29 Apr 2024 Dear President,  Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen,  I am pleased to address you today at the 9th Enlargement Day hosted by the Committee of the Regions.  Firs...

To ensure faster deployment of digital network infrastructure across Europe, the Council adopted the gigabit infrastructure act, which will replace the 2014 broadband cost reduction directive.

The Council adopted a regulation extending – until 3 April 2026 – an interim measure to combat online child sexual abuse.

The Council adopted an assistance measures worth €15 million under the EPF that will benefit the Armed Forces Côte d'Ivoire. 

The Council adopted the reform of the EU’s economic governance framework. The main objective of the reform is to ensure sound and sustainable public finances, while promoting sustainable and inclusive growth in all member states through reforms and investment.

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The Council adopted today the decision on the conclusion of a protocol to include provisions on cross-border data flows in the agreement between the EU and Japan for an Economic Partnership.

The Council temporarily suspends certain elements of the visa code for Ethiopian nationals.