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EU Ministers of Foreign and European Affairs meet in Brussels on 25 September 2017 to start the preparation of the October European Council and to discuss the Commission's letter of intent on its work programme for 2018.

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Two years later, we look back on how the EU migration crisis unfolded through 2015, and how the EU developed its response. This is the "inside story", as told by key witnesses from the Council of the EU and the European Commission. It is an attempt to explain the complexities of one of the biggest crises the EU is experiencing. It covers 9 months of crisis in 2015, and is available in 24 EU languages.  

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The Informal Meeting of Energy and Transport Ministers (TTE) takes place on 20 and 21 September in Tallinn.

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The Informal Meeting of Economic and Financial Affairs Ministers (ECOFIN) takes place on 15 and 16 September in Tallinn.

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EU Finance Ministers of the eurozone meet on 15 September 2017 in Tallinn to get briefed on progress in Greece's ongoing economic adjustment programme, and to exchange views on economic resilience in the Economic and Monetary Union.

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EU Ministers of Justice and Home Affairs meet on 14 September 2017 in Brussels to exchange views on the state of play and next steps regarding migration. They are also expected to exchange views on the fight against terrorism.

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The Informal Meeting of Development Ministers takes place on 11 September 2017, in Tallinn. The meeting is co-chaired by Federica Mogherini, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, and Sven Mikser, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia.

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The Informal Meeting of Foreign Affairs Ministers (Gymnich) takes place on 7 and 8 September 2017, in Tallinn. 

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The Informal Meeting of Defence Ministers takes place on Thursday 7 September 2017, in Tallinn, Estonia.

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The relationship between the EU and the Republic of the Philippines is a longstanding one, which has broadened and deepened remarkably in recent years. Europe's dialogue with ASEAN began in the late 1970s, and was formalised in 1980 with the signature of an EC Cooperation Agreement with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). For many years this agreement was the primary legal framework for EU relations with the Philippines.

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The EU and the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) share a commitment to regional integration as a means of fostering regional stability, building prosperity, and addressing global challenges.

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On Tuesday 25 July, the Informal Meeting of Competitiveness (Research) Ministers is held at Tallinn Creative Hub (Kultuurikatel). Ministers focus their discussions on the interim evaluation of Horizon 2020 and the future of European research and innovation funding.

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The EU seeks to develop a particularly close relationship to Egypt, its geographical neighbour, and to support its domestic and political reforms. The relationship emphasises close cooperation on democratic reform, economic modernization, social reform, and migration issues.

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On 19 July 2016, the EU and Kuwait signed a Cooperation Arrangement which aims to increase the number of exchanges between officials and promote regular political dialogue and concrete cooperation initiatives.

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Activities of Federica Mogherini, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.

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On 19 - 21 July, the Informal EPSCO Meeting takes place at the Tallinn Creative Hub (Kultuurikatel). The main theme of the meeting on Wednesday 19 July is work-life balance, focusing on new forms of work, different family types and men's participation in sharing care responsibilities. On Thursday 20 July and Friday 21 July, the main topics are digital innovation in health, including free movement of data and alcohol policy in the EU.

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EU-Uzbekistan relations are based i the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement entered into force in 1999. Uzbekistan is also part of the EU and Central Asia Strategy for a New Partnership.

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On Tuesday 18 July, the informal meeting of competitiveness and telecommunications ministers takes place at Tallinn Creative Hub (Kultuurikatel). The ministers focus their discussions on the functioning of the single market – the free movement of data and its application. 

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EU Foreign Affairs ministers meet on 17 July 2017 in Brussels to have a debate on the priorities for implementation of the EU global strategy. They are also discussing recent developments in Libya and the Democratic Republic of North Korea.

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EU Ministers of Agriculture and Fisheries meet on 17 and 18 July 2017 in Brussels to focus on the work programme of the Estonian presidency, fishing opportunities for 2018, trade, the future CAP, organic farming, and simplification.

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