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Today the EU and Agence Française de Développement Group signed the financial guarantee "Financing and Accelerating the Sustainable Transition of Cities" (FAST-Cities).

The EU is mobilising all the emergency response tools at its disposal to support people affected by the ongoing crisis in Lebanon. Today, the EU launched a Humanitarian Air Bridge operation consisting of three flights from Dubai and Brindisi with the first one reaching Beirut on 11 October.

Following a request for assistance from Bosnia and Herzegovina on 5 October, the EU has deployed search and rescue teams and sent emergency supplies to support first responders dealing with flash floods and landslides.

Thank you, Grand Rabbin, for opening the doors of the synagogue for this memorial, in the middle of the high holidays. When preparing this speech, I came across a special Rosh Hashanah poem.

On 7 October 2023, the world awoke to horrifying images of unspeakable savagery, scenes that will remain etched in our minds forever. There can be no justification for Hamas' acts of terror. I condemn once again, and in the strongest possible terms, those barbarous attacks.

The EU reiterates the high value it attaches to its strategic Partnership with Morocco, which is long-standing, wide-ranging and deep. Over the years, we have established a profound friendship and a solid and multi-faceted cooperation, which we intend to take to the next level in the coming weeks...

Today, the European Union launched three EU-supported investment programmes valued at €700+ million which will mobilise €6.3 billion in public and private investments, taking a big step towards closing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) investment gap.

As the escalation of hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel continues, today the European Commission has announced a further €30 million in humanitarian aid to help those most in need in Lebanon.

Starting next spring, thousands of 18-year-olds will have the opportunity to explore Europe at no cost. The Commission has just opened the applications for the latest round of the DiscoverEU initiative.