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@NLatEU
Netherlands at the EU
5 years
Tomorrow, the #EPlenary will vote on the final #copyright agreement. We’d give you 13 reasons why it’s a flawed result, but here’s three reasons why #article13 will break more than it fixes:
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@NLatEU
Netherlands at the EU
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When we receive an invite for an event with no women speakers. We say... #NoThanks #NoMoreManels #IWD2021
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@NLatEU
Netherlands at the EU
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The situation in Ethiopia is serious. Authorities must cease military offensive + allow humanitarian access to Tigray. EU cooperation with Ethiopia should only continue on a basis of shared values. Sanctions should be considered for all parties blocking aid and continuing the war
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@NLatEU
Netherlands at the EU
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The NL Presidency of the @EUCouncil has officially started! What are the #EU2016NL priorities?
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Netherlands at the EU
2 years
Prominent and Promising Women in the EU. 🟠Laura Codruța Kövesi 🔷European Chief Prosecutor Portrait series by Carla van de Puttelaar and @NLatEU to celebrate #InternationalWomensDay . A project aimed to inspire gender equality & inclusion in the EU! 2/14
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@NLatEU
Netherlands at the EU
6 years
The end-result on #copyright is a step back for the Digital Single Market. It fails to strike a balance between protecting right holders and the interests of individual citizens. This is why we can’t support the final package. #CopyrightDirective
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@NLatEU
Netherlands at the EU
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NL has decided to relax COVID travel ban for long distance partners per 27 July. While public health remains our highest priority, we must acknowledge the impact of the crisis on people who have not seen their loved one for a long time. #loveisessential
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@NLatEU
Netherlands at the EU
3 years
Good luck @alexanderdecroo . We count on you🤝 #EUCO
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Netherlands at the EU
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We welcome the approval of the #StrategicCompass . The Netherlands stands firmly for equality and non-discrimination principles in #BiH . The @ECHR_CEDH Sejdić-Finci ruling is leading. Read our statement👇
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@NLatEU
Netherlands at the EU
9 years
Happy New Year! @EU2016NL is proud to take over from @EU2015LU . Thanks for the job well done! #EU2016NL
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@NLatEU
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Today, we welcome our new Permanent Representative Pieter Jan Kleiweg de Zwaan on his first day in office at @NLatEU . You can follow him via @PJKleiweg
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@NLatEU
Netherlands at the EU
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Prominent and Promising Women in the EU. 🟠Roberta Metsola 🔷President of @Europarl_EN Portrait series by Carla van de Puttelaar and @NLatEU to celebrate #InternationalWomensDay . A project aimed to inspire gender equality & inclusion in the EU! 5/14
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@NLatEU
Netherlands at the EU
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On the eve of this new political season here’s a sampling of what we’ve been listening to this summer. Let’s see if it’s music to Brussels’ ears as well! 😉 #climateneutralEU #digitalEU #migration #MFF #EUtrade #Brexit ▶️
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@NLatEU
Netherlands at the EU
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#DidYouKnow that exactly 59 years ago, the six founding members of the EU signed the Treaty of Rome?
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Today, Ben Smulders has been appointed as a judge of the Court of Justice of the European Union by the representatives of the governments of the member states.
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@NLatEU
Netherlands at the EU
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Dag @EU2016NL & veľa šťastia, @skpres2016 ! Thank you for following us, we enjoyed working for you & we'll miss you!
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@NLatEU
Netherlands at the EU
9 years
Priorities #EU2016NL : 1) migration & security, 2) innovation & jobs, 3) finances & Eurozone, 4) climate & energy -
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@NLatEU
Netherlands at the EU
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Nice job #EPlenary ! The Netherlands welcomes the fact that the #JURI mandate for the EU #copyright reform has been rejected. #CopyrightDirective #CopyrightReform
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@EU2016NL wishes everybody a happy #Valentine 's Day! ♥
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@NLatEU
Netherlands at the EU
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Today, #EU ministers will address Hungarian legislation stigmatizing LGBTI people in the art 7 procedure. @ministerBZ : "This legislation is unworthy of Europe and our values. We call on Hungary to repeal this law. This discrimination cannot be allowed to take place in Europe."
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@NLatEU
Netherlands at the EU
8 years
#DidYouKnow that today is Day against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia ( #IDAHOT )? See
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@NLatEU
Netherlands at the EU
3 years
There is no room in Dutch airspace for a regime that uses unnecessary and brutal force. The Netherlands is therefore preparing to close its airspace to Russian aircraft this evening.
@markharbers
Mark Harbers
3 years
In het Nederlandse luchtruim is geen ruimte voor een regime wat onnodig en bruut geweld toepast. Nederland bereidt zich daarom voor vanavond het luchtruim te sluiten voor Russische vliegtuigen.
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@NLatEU
Netherlands at the EU
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‘The #circulareconomy is of fundamental importance for a healthy future. The Green Deal is possible and necessary. @TimmermansEU and minister @SvVeldhoven call on the Dutch and Europeans to work on a circular economy #conferentieCE 👊🏼’
@MinIenW
Ministerie van Infrastructuur en Waterstaat
5 years
Circulaire economie is van wezenlijk belang voor een gezonde toekomst. De Green Deal is mogelijk en noodzakelijk. @TimmermansEU en minister @SvVeldhoven roepen Nederlanders en Europeanen op werk te maken van Circulaire Economie #conferentieCE 👊🏻
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@NLatEU
Netherlands at the EU
3 years
Real champions grow in competition. #EUIndustrialStrategy #fairplay
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@NLatEU
Netherlands at the EU
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Today, Jim Cloos @CloosJim was appointed Knight in the Order of Orange-Nassau. With commitment and conviction, he made great contributions to European integration and the international role of the Union.
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@NLatEU
Netherlands at the EU
4 years
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has helped over 1000 European citizens 🇮🇹🇪🇸🇧🇪🇩🇪🇨🇭🇩🇰🇫🇷🇦🇹🇱🇹🇭🇺🇱🇺🇸🇪🇧🇬 and over 3000 Dutch citizens to return from abroad via 'BijzondereBijstandBuitenland'. In the upcoming days 10-15 more flights are planned, with more to follow. Welcome home!
@247BZ
24/7 BZ
4 years
Vandaag kwamen zo’n 1.000 Nederlanders aan op Schiphol met vluchten uit Nieuw-Zeeland, Peru, Zuid-Afrika en verschillende stops op de Balkan. In totaal konden via Bijzondere Bijstand Buitenland nu 3.000 gestrande Nederlanders terugkeren. Welkom thuis! 🇳🇱
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@NLatEU
Netherlands at the EU
8 years
. @Startupfesteu is a festival of events w/ founders, investors & developers to help startups grow. #startupfesteu
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Netherlands at the EU
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Under normal circumstances, #Kingsday is a day full of festivities and large gatherings. But in 2020, we #StayAtHome . Stay safe and we hope to welcome you again, in good health, next year.
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Netherlands at the EU
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What is #OpenAccess and how important is it? @SanderDekker explains. #EU2016NL @MinOCW
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Netherlands at the EU
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What is #openaccess and why is it important? State Secretary @SanderDekker ( @MinOCW ) explains. #compet
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Netherlands at the EU
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The signing of the Eurostar agreements on border and security checks by 🇳🇱🇫🇷🇧🇪🇬🇧 paves the way for direct non-stop train services from Amsterdam to London. @SvVeldhoven : “The Eurostar may now become an even more competitive and sustainable alternative to flights.”
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@NLatEU
Netherlands at the EU
4 years
Ahead of tomorrow’s #EUCO discussion on climate, the leaders of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Ireland, Latvia, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and Sweden have issued a Joint Statement on the Revision of the EU’s 2030 Climate Target.
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@NLatEU
Netherlands at the EU
9 years
The official website of the NL EU presidency 2016 is now live via ! #EU2016NL
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@NLatEU
Netherlands at the EU
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The Netherlands is among 19 countries to sign a joint non-paper to support LGBTI equality and oppose discrimination on grounds of gender and sexuality. #EPSCO #Genderequality
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@NLatEU
Netherlands at the EU
6 years
Every year on 4 May, the Netherlands commemorates the victims of war. Today a memorial service was held at the Brussels Cemetery in Evere to honor the Dutch soldiers buried here. #4mei
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@NLatEU
Netherlands at the EU
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The Netherlands is providing a guarantee to the @WorldBank that will allow #Ukraine to borrow an extra €100 million. The money is intended to help Ukraine, to ensure it is not further destabilized macro-economically and that it has sufficient financial resources.
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Netherlands at the EU
6 years
In Friday’s Coreper on #copyright , NL joined those Member States who want the proposed mandate to better reflect @Europarl_EN @AxelVossMdEP ’s wish for an SME carve-out. Moreover, better safeguards for fundamental rights are needed in #Article11 and #Article13 .
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@NLatEU
Netherlands at the EU
4 years
In the Netherlands, demand for flowers, fruit trees and potted plants has dropped by 80%. This is alarming and measures at national level will not be enough. We suggest applying measures under the market order regulation to the #horticulture sector too.
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@NLatEU
Netherlands at the EU
8 years
Happy #Kingsday ! King Willem-Alexander & Queen Maxima. Photo by Koos Breukel. #Europebuilding . #PhotoOnTheWall
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@NLatEU
Netherlands at the EU
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We call upon the EU to set ambitious #CO2 emission targets for new cars and vans. This is crucial for reaching our #climate goals and it's the economically smart choice. #EPlenary #Strasbourg
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Netherlands at the EU
8 years
"It's OK to be an ambitious woman", said Queen Máxima at opening of #InnovationSummit . More:
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Netherlands at the EU
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Doorstep @Minister_FIN Kaag ahead of the #Eurogroup . “The new Dutch cabinet will continue its commitment towards the EU as the largest internal market, as an economic player but also as a community of values and we want to enforce the rule of law. These are priorities we have.”
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@NLatEU
Netherlands at the EU
8 years
#DidYouKnow that today is #LiberationDay ? This is celebrated in NL with parades of veterans & music festivals. #5mei
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@NLatEU
Netherlands at the EU
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Biggest advantage of this weather is that in about 15 Saturdays we can at least give up hope for improved weather as autumn starts. #Bringonsummer
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Netherlands at the EU
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Prime Minister Schoof @MinPres was in Brussels today for talks with @vonderleyen , @eucopresident and @EP_President . He also stopped by to meet the @nlateu team.
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@NLatEU
Netherlands at the EU
6 years
At today’s #JHA Justice minister @ferdgrapperhaus reiterates importance fundamental rights: “LGBTI-equality should not be swept under the rug. NL will not compromise. The EU must stand for fundamental rights, today as well as any other day.” #ComingOutDay
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Netherlands at the EU
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Prominent and Promising Women in the EU. 🟠Ursula von der Leyen 🔷President of the @EU_Commission Portrait series by Carla van de Puttelaar and @NLatEU to celebrate #InternationalWomensDay . A project aimed to inspire gender equality & inclusion in the EU! 3/14
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@NLatEU
Netherlands at the EU
8 years
Minister #Koenders @DutchMFA thanks all involved civil servants for their efforts for the #EU2016NL presidency.
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Netherlands at the EU
9 years
Group photo @EU_Commission and the Dutch Cabinet. Press conference starts at 11:10, watch:
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Europe, let's go cycling! 🚲 The Cycling Festival Europe (14/04-30/06) has been launched! @CFE2016 #CFE2016 #EU2016NL
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Netherlands at the EU
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Welcome @EU_Commission to the Netherlands! #TeamJunckerEU will visit #EU2016NL , more info:
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Netherlands at the EU
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The #IstanbulConvention turned 12 years today. @NLatEU is hosting an event on developing a feminist approach to foreign policy within the EU, engaging in lively discussions with 🇳🇱🇪🇸🇩🇪🇧🇪🇱🇺🇸🇮🇮🇪🇦🇹🇩🇰🇸🇪🇵🇹🇫🇮. We urgently call on all EU countries to ratify the Convention.
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Netherlands at the EU
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#PactofAmsterdam is just accepted during informal meeting on #EUUrbanAgenda ! See: (1/2)
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Netherlands at the EU
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#EU2016NL wishes you happy holidays!
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@NLatEU
Netherlands at the EU
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Today we celebrate NATO Day. @NATO is the cornerstone of our European security. With a growing number of EU members also becoming part of NATO, we have to strengthen the Alliance, and to make sure NATO and the EU work hand-in-glove with one another. #StrongerTogether
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Netherlands at the EU
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NL EU Presidency @EU2016NL expresses condolences to victims of #attacks #Brussels . See also
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Netherlands at the EU
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The Netherlands welcomes the #EPlenary vote for a 55% CO2 emission reduction. As @minpres Rutte stated in his #FutureofEurope speech: We need to raise the bar to keep global warming below 2℃. #ParisAgreement #COP24
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Netherlands at the EU
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“For Europe to be a player and not a playing field we need to have a dialogue with Russia. But for 27 EU leaders to extend an invitation to come to Brussels will be seen as a reward, and goes too fast.” Doorstep @MinPres after #EUCO Day 1.
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Rule of law is at the core of what the European Union stands for. It cannot be bargained with. #EUCO #MFF #RuleOfLaw
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@NLatEU
Netherlands at the EU
4 years
On 11 November 1918 World War I ended. At 11 A.M. the guns fell silent.
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Netherlands at the EU
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@PJKleiweg @JanVersteegBZ @MinBZ @op1npo Ambassadeur @PJKleiweg , kunt u ons verlanglijstje ook nog aan de Goedheiligman doorgeven? Deze zaken zouden we graag in december krijgen. 🎁
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Minister @JeanineHennis speaks on behalf of @EUCouncil in #EPlenary on #Brexit . See >10h00:
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For all of you techies who have been waiting for our positions on #DSA and #DMA . Good news, they're here. 👩‍💻
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@NLatEU
Netherlands at the EU
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Today our MFA @WBHoekstra hosted a breakfast with @IntlCrimCourt Prosecutor Khan, 🇺🇦General Prosecutor @VenediktovaIV , HR @JosepBorrellF , and his EU counterparts, ahead of the #FAC meeting. Individuals responsible for war crimes need to be held accountable in court. 1/4
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Almost a year after Russia invaded Ukraine, the Netherlands has virtually stopped importing energy from Russia.
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Netherlands at the EU
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2) The Seefuchs and Lifeline are not sailing under Dutch flag as per UNCLOS flag state responsibility. These ships are owned by German NGOs and not entered into the NL ships register. So NL is not able to give instructions to these ships. Italy is aware of the Dutch position.
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Netherlands at the EU
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Simple colours, powerful message. To celebrate #IDAHOT , @EU2016NL hands out bags in #rainbow -colours this week (1/2)
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Netherlands at the EU
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Tomorrow, the Netherlands, France, Denmark, and many others will launch the #EuropeanPlasticsPact , to reduce #plastics and ensure a higher #recycling capacity. Join us in the European transition towards a #circulareconomy for plastics
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Netherlands at the EU
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'Europe: let's go #cycling !' - that's the goal of the #CFE2016 which starts 14/04. More:
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Netherlands at the EU
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The Netherlands stands for equal rights for all #LGBTI . That is why today Dutch embassies across the globe are raising the rainbow flag. #IDAHOT 🏳️‍🌈
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Netherlands at the EU
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Loon naar werken: minister Asscher haalt gelijk loon voor gelijk werk binnen op zijn laatste #EPSCO raad
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Netherlands at the EU
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Germany and the Netherlands step up their military cooperation. #EUDefenceCooperation
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Netherlands at the EU
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At today’s #development video call with EU ministers, @SigridKaag expressed full support for the #TeamEurope approach. Members states and @EU_Commission need to take responsibility internationally and assist vulnerable countries and populations against #COVID19 .
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Netherlands at the EU
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Op-ed by @ministerBlok in today's @FT regarding the future of the European Union: A less political European Commission is needed.
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Netherlands at the EU
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Today 13.30 at #SyriaConf2018 , side-event on justice and accountability: Working together to end impunity in #Syria . Co-hosted by NL, UK, GER, DK, BE, FR, SW.
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Netherlands at the EU
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Where there is an 🐘 in the room, it should be introduced... Ahead of the NL elections we analyze the EU positions of the political parties with @CarolineGruyter & @remkorteweg . Moderator: @duncanrobinson Monday 15 March | 12:30-13:30 More: #EUolifant
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Netherlands at the EU
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Happy 57th birthday to His Majesty King Willem-Alexander! Today, the Netherlands goes orange as we celebrate the birthday of our King. #Kingsday
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The Netherlands, Germany, France and Italy join forces in the search for a vaccine against the #coronavirus . Together, the alliance will explore promising initiatives and negotiate with producers to ensure enough vaccines for the EU and other countries.
@MinVWS
Ministerie van VWS
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Duitsland, Frankrijk, Italië en Nederland werken samen in de zoektocht naar een vaccin tegen het #coronavirus . De alliantie verkent kansrijke initiatieven en onderhandelt met producenten om voldoende vaccins voor de EU en andere landen veilig te stellen.
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Today it's #KingsDay ! On behalf of the Permanent Representation of the Netherlands to the EU, we extend our warmest congratulations to his Majesty King Willem-Alexander on his 56th birthday. Photo: RVD - Paul Tolenaar
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Netherlands at the EU
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Although #EU2016NL is over, we continue to work hard for a strong EU. See
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Netherlands at the EU
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Today, Minister #Koenders & Dutch Ambassadors in the EU prepared for Dutch EU Presidency at @schpvrtmsm #EU2016NL
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Video #confAF2016 | @mediakadir photographed the human consequences of rising sea levels in the world. @confAF2016
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"Let innovative startups in Europe find their own way", says Prince Constantijn:
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Netherlands at the EU
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Though NL presidency will end soon, grab your #bike and keep on #cycling ! Why? @CFE2016 explains in this video.
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Netherlands at the EU
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Doorstep @MinPres ahead of #WesternBalkans Summit. “I'm really not happy with the fact that the accession talks with North Macedonia are still blocked. I think they should get unblocked as soon as possible. We know it will happen hopefully after the Bulgarian elections.”
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Netherlands at the EU
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Last #eu2016nl conference in Europebuilding is about #europeana & #culturalheritage . Watch this video for more info.
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Netherlands at the EU
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Prominent and Promising Women in the EU.   🟠Maryem van den Heuvel 🔷Director General External Relations @EUCouncil   Portrait series by Carla van de Puttelaar / @NLatEU to celebrate #InternationalWomensDay . A project aimed to inspire gender equality & inclusion in the EU! 7/14
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"More skills needed in EU for innovation-intensive economy" says @OECD - event #Innovation26Jan @EU2016NL @nieuwsez
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Netherlands at the EU
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Today is #KingsDay ! Sadly, we cannot celebrate with you in person due to Covid-19. Next year on this day we hope to welcome you back at the Permanent Representation to raise our glasses to the health of our King! #Koningsdag2021 #NLatEU
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Netherlands at the EU
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Outcome of the @Europarl_EN vote on #CopyrightReform is bad news. In the next stage of the negotiations the Netherlands continues to call for a more balanced approach. Copyright should be adapted to the 21st century. Not the other way around!
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Netherlands at the EU
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Press conference @minpres Mark Rutte #EUCO “We’ve reached an agreement on the EU budget & recovery fund. There was much at stake. Not only because of the incredible amount of money, but above all it involves the recovery of countries and people affected by a terrible pandemic.”
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Netherlands at the EU
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The Netherlands and 13 other EU countries have published a non-paper on #AI , asking @EU_Commission to strike the right balance between managing risks and supporting technological innovation. Innovative and trustworthy AI are two sides of the same coin.
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Netherlands at the EU
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Today marks one year since the start of Russia’s war of aggression. @NLatEU stands with Ukraine and its people #StandWithUkraine
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Today is #InternationalWomensDay ! We celebrate women’s achievement, raise awareness against bias and take action for equality. Join us in strengthening the role of women and promoting gender equality and inclusion in decision making & policy debates. #IWD2021 #NoMoreManels
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1ste session of conference #greenlight4oa was captured by @Denkschets .
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