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Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 16-22 March 2026.

L'arrestation en Afrique du Sud du plus jeune fils de l'ancien président zimbabwéen Robert Mugabe a ravivé l'attention portée à l'ancienne famille présidentielle et aux controverses qui l'ont marquée au fil des ans.

Nach einem enttäuschenden ersten Lauf sieht es für die Schweizer im WM-Riesenslalom düster aus. Doch im zweiten Durchgang startet Giuliano Fux eine spektakuläre Aufholjagd. Am Schluss herrscht aber Gewissheit, dass der Schweizer Fluch an der Junioren-WM bestehen bleibt.

41 Menschen verloren ihr Leben, 115 wurden teils schwer verletzt: Die Brandkatastrophe in der Silvesternacht in Crans-Montana ereignete sich innert kürzester Zeit. Eine Auswertung der Überwachungsaufnahmen zeigt nun, wie schnell der Partykeller zur Todesfalle wurde.

Les États-Unis sont intervenus militairement dans la région à de nombreuses reprises, parfois en tant qu'acteur principal, parfois en tant qu'acteur secondaire, mais dans la plupart des cas, ils n'ont pas obtenu les résultats escomptés.

Le Commandement central américain indique que les opérations de sauvetage se poursuivent après le crash d'un avion ravitailleur au-dessus de l'ouest de l'Irak.

On 18 March, SEDE will notably hold two separate discussions on Ukraine. The first one will focus on countering Russia's war economy and understanding its recruitment policies in order to end Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. The second will focus on learning from Ukraine in building Europe’s strategic defence readiness and the role of the EU's new defence instruments.

On 19 March, Ambassador Lene MANDEL VENSILD, newly appointed Chair of the Political and Security Committee (PSC) of the Council of the EU, will address the Committee to discuss the current developments on EU Security and Defence.

SEDE meeting agenda and documents
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Proposal for a Council Decision amending Decision (EU) 2021/1764 on the Association of the Overseas Countries and Territories with the European Union including relations between the European Union on the one hand, and Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark on the other
Ausschuss für auswärtige Angelegenheiten
Urmas Paet

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Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Quelle : © Europäische Union, 2026 - EP

European Council President António Costa invited leaders to the meeting of 19 and 20 March 2026 in Brussels, during which they will discuss Ukraine, Middle East, defence and security, competitiveness and single market, next Multiannual Financial Framework, and migration. 

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/455 of 26 February 2026 on restrictive measures to combat terrorism, repealing Articles 2, 3 and 3a of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP on the application of specific measures to combat terrorism and repealing Decision (CFSP) 2025/1577 and Decision (CFSP) 2026/421.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/421 of 19 February 2026 amending Decision (CFSP) 2025/1577 updating the list of persons, groups and entities covered by Common Position 2001/931/CFSP on the application of specific measures to combat terrorism.

Press briefing ahead of the upcoming General Affairs Council will take place on Friday, 13 March 2026 at 13:45.

Press briefings ahead of the upcoming Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (Energy) of 16 March, and Environment Council of 17 March 2026 will take place on 13 March 2026 at 16.00

Selon l'autorité de régulation de la protection de la vie privée, l'ICO, laisser les utilisateurs déclarer eux-mêmes leur âge n'est pas efficace pour empêcher les enfants d'accéder à des contenus inappropriés.

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DRAFT REPORT on the 2025 Commission report on Bosnia and Herzegovina
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Ondřej Kolář

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The G77 represents the Global South in the United Nations (UN). It holds a two-thirds majority and exercises significant influence in the General Assembly, while also being party to North–South tensions in the UN. Nearly all intergovernmental processes at the General Assembly, particularly those related to economic and financial issues, are marked by protracted and frustrating negotiations that affect the UN’s ability to develop solutions to global challenges. Despite its influence in the General Assembly, little is known about the G77’s internal processes. This article addresses this gap by examining the group’s decision making and how it shapes multilateral negotiations and outcomes in the General Assembly. It introduces an ideal-type model of intra-group interest aggregation and assesses how this function unfolds in the G77 and with what effects on UN negotiations. Drawing on group politics literature and interviews with UN delegates, the article demonstrates that while the G77 can leverage its numerical strength, there are noteworthy deficits in the group’s function of aggregating interests. Specifically, the limited inclusiveness in the group’s decision making, the dominance of a few members and the lack of informed input can undermine effective multilateralism and reinforce North–South tensions.

AMENDMENTS 1 - 403 - Draft report 2025 Commission report on North Macedonia
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Thomas Waitz

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In the coastal zone, the triple planetary crisis manifests as accelerating losses and changes and increasing challenges and risks for people and livelihoods. Acceptance of a future existential crisis compels the urgency of corrective action to cause an inverse positive societal response to bend the negative trajectories of loss and damage. The rate and extent of corrective societal action (policies, laws, practices, knowledge, etc.) should at least keep pace with the projected rate of loss and environmental degradation. This urgency and acceleration of action are major societal challenges, especially considering the overwhelming evidence of impacts. In this paper, we offer three propositions for accelerating urgent actions and fostering innovation in coastal research and management, focusing on emerging trends and foundational changes. Scientists need to (1) reflect on the performativity of their research and perceptions of neutrality in anticipating the future of coasts; (2) think and act equitably in local and global partnerships; and (3) improve their engagement and willingness to innovate with society. This is not a call for linear or incremental change, but a call for the radical. The relationship between society and science drives progress and shapes our collective future.