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EU Delegation in Washington Moving Offices

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Between March 19 and 21, the EU's Washington Delegation will move a few blocks to its new location on 2175 K Street, NW. As a result there will be some interruptions to our online services, including the website, over this period and perhaps also on March 22. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience. Contact 

EU High Rep. Ashton Addresses Arab League

Speaking at the League of Arab States in Cairo at the start of her tour to Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Israel and the Palestinian Territories, EU High Representative Catherine Ashton said that her visit to the region highlighted the continued importance that the European Union attaches to the resolution of the Arab-Israeli conflict. "This is a vital European interest and is central to the solution of other problems in the region," she said, adding that "my message to you today is that by working together, with determination and partnership there can be peace; a comprehensive peace including Syria, Lebanon and the implementation of the offer in the Arab Peace Initiative. A deal that provides sustainable security for everyone." She also addressed Iran's nuclear ambition, saying that the EU's double track approach remains valid. Read more; Background

EU Environment Council on Biodiversity & Climate Change

The EU Environment Council set a new target to halt the loss of biodiversity and the degradation of ecosystem services in the EU by 2020, restore them in so far as feasible, while stepping up the EU contribution to averting global biodiversity loss. On climate change, the Council evaluated the outcomes of the Copenhagen climate conference and stressed the opportunities for immediate implementation offered by the Copenhagen Accord. It requested the European Commission to present a study of the comparability of greenhouse gas emission reductions offered by third countries as well as an impact assessment of the EU's conditional move to a 30% emissions cut. Read more; Background