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European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations (DG NEAR)

European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations (DG NEAR)

Our mission is to take forward the EU's Neighbourhood and Enlargement policies. DG NEAR works closely with the European External Action Service and the line DGs in charge of thematic priorities. More

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New European Bauhaus: applications open for 2024 edition of NEB Prizes

As of today, the Commission is opening applications for the 2024 New European Bauhaus (NEB) Prizes. After over 4,500 applications received in total for the past editions, the NEB Prizes 2024 will this year award 20 exemplary innovative projects and concepts...

Decrease of data roaming fees between the Western Balkans and the EU
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Decrease of data roaming fees between the Western Balkans and the EU

In December 2022, 38 telecommunication operators from the EU and the Western Balkans agreed to lower data roaming prices. This agreement has now come into effect as of October 1, 2023, which means that data roaming between the Western Balkans and the EU has become more affordable for both citizens

Moldova joins the EU Civil Protection Mechanism
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Moldova joins the EU Civil Protection Mechanism

Today, the EU and Moldova sign the Agreement for Moldova to become a Participating State in the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. Once the Agreement is ratified by Moldova, it will provisionally apply until the full entry into force on 1 January 2024.