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10 February 2023 Update Earthquake response: NATO to deploy shelter facilities to Türkiye NATO Allies agreed on 9 February 2023 to deploy fully-equipped semi-permanent shelter facilities to Türkiye, in order to help accommodate people displaced by the devastating earthquakes of 6 February. NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe General Christopher G. Cavoli will direct the effort. READ MORE Secretary General in Washington: NATO Allies are united like never before At a joint press conference with Secretary of State Antony Blinken on 8 February 2023, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg commended President Biden and the United States for their strong leadership during the most serious security crisis in a generation. "Unwavering American leadership and bipartisan support have ensured that NATO Allies are united like never before," said Mr Stoltenberg. READ MORE Strategic Airlift Capability's C-17 makes relief flight to Türkiye In the wake of the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck southern Türkiye and Syria on 6 February, the Strategic Airlift Capability is providing support to international search-and-rescue efforts in Türkiye. (Story courtesy of Strategic Airlift Capability) READ MORE Deputy Secretary General underlines NATO’s commitment to promoting women and girls in science Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană emphasised NATO’s commitment to promoting the interests of women and girls in defence and security at an event organised by the NATO Science and Technology Organization on 8 February 2023. READ MORE Allied fighters support NATO battlegroups during close air support missions Joint Terminal Attack Controllers from Allied nations deployed in the NATO battlegroups in the Baltics, have been practising Air-Land Integration during Exercise Winter Camp. (Story courtesy of Allied Air Command) READ MORE NATO Deputy Secretary General: to protect cultural property is to protect our values On 9 February 2023, Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană participated in the conference on ‘Cultural Property Protection and NATO: Experiences, Practices and Trends’, held at the NATO Headquarters in Brussels. READ MORE Chair of the Military Committee highlights Albania’s contributions to Alliance From 6 to 8 to February 2023, Chair of the NATO Military Committee Admiral Rob Bauer visited Albania at the invitation of the Albanian Chief of Defence, Brigadier General Arben Kingji.  READ MORE Deputy Secretary General reaffirms deepening of NATO’s partnership with Moldova Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană met Prime Minister Natalia Gavrilita at NATO Headquarters on 7 February 2023, underscoring NATO’s commitment to deepening its partnership with the Republic of Moldova, with full respect for its independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. READ MORE NATO starts work on artificial intelligence certification standard NATO’s Data and Artificial Intelligence Review Board (DARB) met on 7 February 2023 to start the development of a user-friendly and responsible artificial intelligence (AI) certification standard to help industries and institutions across the Alliance make sure that new AI and data projects are in line with international law, as well as NATO’s norms and values. READ MORE NATO and Kuwait hold talks with partners on climate change and security Climate change is one of the defining challenges of our times, and NATO has been actively engaging experts, civil society and other groups to discuss the nexus between climate change and security.  READ MORE NATO Deputy Secretary General at Leangkollen Security Conference: we must invest in defence, reduce vulnerabilities NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană underlined the importance of investing in defence and innovation at the Leangkollen Security Conference in Oslo on 6 February 2023. He delivered a speech during the conference’s opening session entitled “Ukraine Holds the Future of Democracy and Security in Europe”. READ MORE Making life-saving wearable tech for soldiers | Digital Triage Assistant (DTA) system NATO is supporting the development of new technology designed to minimise casualties during combat operations. It involves soldiers wearing various body sensors that will help medics collect vital data and determine the extent to which a soldier may be injured more accurately than a field medic would be able to conclude. WATCH VIDEO THIS WEEK IN PICTURES

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Making life-saving wearable tech for soldiers NATO is supporting the development of new technology designed to minimise casualties during combat operations. It involves soldiers wearing various body sensors that will help medics collect vital data and determine the extent to which a soldier may be injured more accurately than a field medic would be able to conclude. The new technology is called the Digital Triage Assistant (DTA) system. The original concept came from a collaboration between students of Johns Hopkins University and the NATO Allied Command Transformation Innovation Hub. It has since expanded and now involves researchers from the Czech Technical University in Prague, the DefSec Innovation Hub, the Czech University of Defence and the General Staff of the Czech Armed Forces. Click here to download the video and here for the b-roll. You can also watch the video on YouTube. NATO Secretary General meets the President of Poland On Thursday 16 February 2023, the NATO Secretary General, Mr. Jens Stoltenberg, will meet with the President of Poland, Mr Andrzej Duda, at NATO HQ. 11:30 (CET) Press conference by the Secretary General and the President of Poland Media Coverage Media representatives who have annual accreditation to NATO for 2023 can cover the press conference in person. Journalists who do not have annual accreditation need to email NATOAccreditations@hq.nato.int no later than Tuesday 14 February at midday CET. Priority will be given to journalists with recent attendance at NATO. You will receive confirmation of your accreditation, if successful. The press conference will be streamed live on the NATO website and Twitter @NATOPress. A transcript of the Secretary General’s remarks, as well as pictures taken by a NATO photographer, will be available on the NATO website. The video will be available for free download from the NATO Multimedia Portal after te event.

Article:Issues on the agenda for the Ecofin Council meeting, 14 February

10/02/2023 14:20 | Article Issues on the agenda for the Ecofin Council meeting, 14 February EU Ministers for Economic Affairs and Finance will convene in Brussels on 14 February for the second meeting of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) during the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU. The ministers’ discussion topics will include the ongoing economic governance review, which includes the rules to ensure sound public finances an

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Issues on the agenda for the Ecofin Council meeting, 14 February


Swedish Minister for Finance, Elisabeth Svantesson, at the Ecofin Council meeting in January.


EU Ministers for Economic Affairs and Finance will convene in Brussels on 14 February for the second meeting of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) during the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU. The ministers’ discussion topics will include the ongoing economic governance review, which includes the rules to ensure sound public finances and growth in EU Member States.

We need common rules to ensure stability in the EU economy and to be prepared to face challenges both today and in the future. I’m hoping for constructive talks about the review so that we can advance the work,Elisabeth Svantesson, Minister for Finance


The agenda in brief
Economic and financial impact of Russia’s aggression against UkraineA recurring agenda item addressing various economic and financial aspects of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. This meeting will have a particular focus on the sanctions against Russia, where the Commission is expected to provide a state of play and the ministers will have the opportunity to exchange views.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Economic governance review
The Council will discuss the ongoing economic governance review. The review includes the Stability and Growth Pact, i.e. a set of rules designed to ensure sound public finances and growth in the EU. Various parts of a possible reform will be discussed at the meeting, the aim being to identify initial values for further work.

Economic governance review
Council implementing decisions under the Recovery and Resilience Facility
The Council will adopt an amending implementing decision approving the Commission’s assessment of the recovery and resilience plan for Germany.

Recovery and resilience facility
Preparation of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting of 24-25 February 2023

The Council will approve the G20 EU terms of reference in view of the G20 finance ministers and central bank governors meeting on 24–25 February 2023.

Any other businesses: Current financial services legislative proposals

A recurring agenda item where the Presidency will present the state of play of financial services legislative proposals.


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