We are deeply shocked by the assassination attempt on Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, a horrific attack on our democracy.

We are in thoughts with the Prime Minister's relatives and with the Slovak people, and wish him a speedy recovery.

In the context of the Belgian Presidency, Their Majesties King Philippe and Queen Mathilde are visiting the European Commission.

The King addressed the College of European Commissioners, followed by a discussion on the major projects and the future of the 🇪🇺.

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On 14 and 15 May, the conference ‘Europe united against old and new #pandemics ’ is organised under the Belgian presidency.

It provides an overview of lessons learnt from the COVID pandemic and ways to be globally prepared for future health threats.

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🎙️ 'There is a volunteer crisis in European sports. That's why we will exchange on ideas on how to encourage volunteers'.

➖ The 🇧🇪 Minister at the #EYCS Sport Council.

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🎙️ 'An important discussion on how we can maximize the use of AI in the cultural sector and an exchange on the revised Audiovisual Media Service Directive'.

➖ The 🇧🇪 Ministers at the #EYCS Media & Culture Council.

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🎙️ 'There are two important tax files on the table which are important in the fight against fraud but also in enhancing our Capital Markets Union.'

➖ The 🇧🇪 Minister of Finance at the #ECOFIN Council in Brussels.

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🏀 Education, Youth, Culture and Sport Council (Culture and Sport) in Brussels today.

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💶 Economic and Financial Affairs Council in Brussels today.

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On the eve of the #Culture Council under the Belgian Presidency, the Flemish Minister for Culture is inviting European Ministers for Culture to an informal working dinner in Antwerp.

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🎙️ 'Together with my colleagues we exchange views on the shortage of qualified teachers in all member states and discuss what can be done at the European level'.

➖ The 🇧🇪 Minister at the EYCS Education Council in Brussels.

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The 🇺🇦 delegation shares information on the impact of Russia's war against #Ukraine on youth.

🇪🇺 At the #EYCS Council, Acting Minister for Youth and Sports of Ukraine, Matvii Bidnyi, and the Deputy Minister for Youth and Sports of Ukraine, Andriy Chesnokov take the floor.

🎙️ 'Today, we have an important policy discussion about the conclusions of our Youth Work Conference in Ghent and how to monitor the six recommendations which came out of this event'.

➖ The 🇧🇪 Minister at the EYCS Youth Council in Brussels.

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👧🏼 Education, Youth, Culture and Sport Council (Youth and Education) in Brussels today.

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This week's agenda for #COREPER I and #COREPER II.

🎤 Celebrating our Eurovision journey with Mustii, Belgium's incredible talent!

Despite the outcome, we are immensely proud of Mustii's performance and our participation in Eurovision.

Let's continue to support Mustii and celebrate the spirit of Eurovision! 🇧🇪🇪🇺

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Happy Europe Day! 💙 🇪🇺 💙

Watch as EU ambassadors come together to give everyone their best wishes for Europe Day.

Find out more about Europe Day: europa.eu/!MFjqrt

🇺🇦 EU ambassadors agreed in principle on measures concerning extraordinary revenues stemming from Russia’s immobilised assets.

👉 The money will serve to support #Ukraine 's recovery and military defence in the context of the Russian aggression.