EU and Egypt align electronic signatures and seals under eIDAS framework
Egypt becomes the first country outside Europe to achieve technical alignment with the EU's electronic signatures and seals framework. Following…
Switzerland and NATO mark 30 years of security partnership amid European threats
Switzerland hosted ambassadors from 27 NATO member states to review 30 years of cooperation under the Partnership for Peace. Against…
EP leadership and Gulf speakers call for deeper parliamentary cooperation
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola and parliamentary leaders from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have called for stronger security and…
Main results of the EU Foreign Affairs Council on 12 October 2026
Meeting in Luxembourg, EU foreign ministers approved nearly 1,600 sanctions listings targeting Russia's military-industrial complex and discussed Ukraine's financing needs,…
EU defence ministers prioritise Ukraine air defence and strengthen readiness
EU defence ministers put Ukraine’s air defence at the centre of their meeting, reviewing €28.3bn in procurement plans and the…
EU and CELAC endorse roadmap on security, trade and digital cooperation
EU and Latin American and Caribbean foreign ministers have endorsed a roadmap covering organised crime, investment, AI and the green…
EU report: Macao’s security crackdown signals erosion of fundamental freedoms
The EU Commission and High Representative condemn the first arrest under Macao’s national security law, the closure of independent media…
EU report flags continued erosion of Hong Kong freedoms under security laws
The EU Commission and High Representative report continued erosion of Hong Kong’s autonomy and fundamental freedoms, citing prosecutions of Jimmy…
EEAS urges Türkiye to end intimidation and arbitrary detention of LGBTIQ+ activists
The EU has voiced concern over arrests, legal proceedings and online restrictions targeting LGBTIQ+ people, activists and civil society in…
EU High Representative Kallas appoints senior EEAS officials and EU ambassadors
Kaja Kallas has announced four senior appointments at EEAS headquarters and nominated EU representatives to Angola, Kosovo, Somalia, Venezuela and…
EU leaders take multilateralism, AI and climate priorities to UN General Assembly
Ursula von der Leyen will join world leaders in New York for talks on strengthening the UN system, protecting children…
European Parliament will establish an antenna office in Ottawa
The EU Parliament will open an antenna office in Ottawa to further strengthen parliamentary relations between the European Union and…
Swiss chairpersonship brings OSCE founding principles and future role into focus
Switzerland is using its OSCE chairpersonship to reopen the debate over the organisation’s founding purpose. At a high-level conference in…
EU backs trade relief for Armenia as Putin presses Pashinyan over choice between Brussels and Moscow
The EU Council has backed temporary trade liberalisation covering around 80% of Armenian exports after new Russian restrictions. Hours earlier…
Germany escalates response to Russian drone threat in Leipzig while Putin rejects accusations
Germany has blamed Russia for the Leipzig hybrid attack and announced new diplomatic, migration, intelligence and sanctions measures. Foreign Minister…
Kallas urges faster EU defence action as Russia tests Europe and capability gaps persist
Kaja Kallas warned EU defence ministers that Russia is increasingly testing Europe through kinetic hybrid attacks while the war in…
MEPs discuss Greenland ties, geopolitics and future funding with Foreign Minister Egede
MEPs will discuss Greenland’s geopolitical position and the future of EU-Greenland relations with Foreign Minister Múte Bourup Egede. The exchange…
Swiss ambassadors put Swiss-EU package at centre of 2026 conference
Switzerland's annual Ambassadors' Conference will focus on the Swiss-EU package, geopolitical instability and the country's foreign policy options. Federal Councillor…
Myanmar conflict: EU Commission steps up aid by €10.5m as death toll tops 100,000
The EU Commission is providing an additional €10.5 million in humanitarian aid for Myanmar, bringing its 2026 support to €49.1…
Earthquake in Colombia: EU Commission provides €2.1m in emergency assistance
Following a 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Colombia, causing hundreds of casualties and extensive damage, the EU Commission is providing €2.1…
EU welcomes Lebanon’s abolition of the death penalty as regional first
The EU has praised Lebanon’s abolition of the death penalty for all crimes, including retroactively, as a landmark human rights…
What Ceuta reveals about the EU’s hybrid-defence capability
The Ceuta migration crisis does not primarily demonstrate that the EU lacks legal instruments. The Union now has legislation covering…
EU and Oman pave way for EU Delegation in Muscat amid heightened Gulf tensions
The EU and Oman have signed an agreement establishing the legal framework for a full EU diplomatic presence in Muscat.…
EULEX: EU Council appoints Head of EU rule of law mission in Kosovo
On 15 July 2026, the EU Council appointed Antero Alfarela Oliveira Lopes as Head of Mission of the EU Rule…
EU welcomes Syria’s People’s Assembly as step towards an inclusive political transition
The EU has called on Syria’s newly inaugurated People’s Assembly to advance constitutional reform, political pluralism, transparent elections, human rights…
Enlargement: EU and Moldova start negotiations on external relations policies
Brussels, 14 July 2026 The third meeting of the Accession Conference with the Republic of...
Main results of the 3rd Accession Conference with Ukraine on 14 July 2026
On Tuesday, the third meeting of the Accession Conference with Ukraine was held in Brussels. The meeting served to open…
Main results of the EU Foreign Affairs Council on 13 July 2026
EU foreign ministers focused on military and energy support for Ukraine, new sanctions against Russian cyber and human rights abuses,…
EU launches mission to support Armenia’s resilience against hybrid threats
The EU Council is launching the EU Partnership Mission in Armenia (EUPM Armenia) under the Common Security and Defence Policy…
EU and Bahrain launch talks on Strategic Partnership Agreement
The EU and Bahrain have opened negotiations on a Strategic Partnership Agreement aimed at deepening political, security and economic cooperation,…
EU Council appoints Dirk Schübel as Special Representative for Kosovo
Dirk Schübel will take up a two-year mandate as EU Special Representative for Kosovo on 1 September, while the EU…
EU launches €883.6 million Team Gaza Initiative for early recovery
The EU Commission and international partners have launched the Team Gaza Initiative to coordinate €883.6 million in early recovery funding,…
EU Commissioner Šuica discusses youth and parliamentary cooperation in Cairo
EU Commissioner Dubravka Šuica will use her visit to Cairo to reinforce Euro-Mediterranean parliamentary cooperation, youth engagement and implementation of…
EU Commission offers Armenia trade access and financial support amid Russian pressure
The EU Commission has announced €52 million in financial assistance for Armenia, proposed tariff-free access for around 80% of Armenian…
EU and Türkiye discuss closer cooperation on migration, trade and regional security
The EU and Türkiye have reaffirmed their intention to strengthen cooperation after high-level talks in Ankara, covering Ukraine, sanctions circumvention,…
Earthquakes in Venezuela: EU organises emergency aid and a humanitarian air bridge
In response to the increasing humanitarian needs caused by the recent earthquakes in Venezuela, the European Union is delivering humanitarian…
EU and international partners back African-led peace efforts in Great Lakes region
The International Contact Group for the Great Lakes, including the EU, several Member States and G7 partners, has reaffirmed support…
EU deploys emergency assistance to Venezuela following earthquakes
The European Commission is deploying rescue teams and other emergency assistance to Venezuela after the occurrence of two strong earthquakes…
Main results of the EU Foreign Affairs Council on 15 June 2026
EU foreign affairs ministers discussed Armenia’s post-election resilience, continued support for Ukraine, new Russia-related sanctions, and a broad Middle East…
Main results of the EU-Egypt Association Council on 15 June 2026
The 11th EU-Egypt Association Council reviewed progress in implementing the Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership launched in 2024, following the first…
US-Iran deal prompts global calls to reopen Strait of Hormuz toll-free
U.S. President Trump has claimed that a new US-Iran agreement would make the Strait of Hormuz “permanently toll-free,” while suggesting…
EU and Kenya deepen strategic partnership with €70 million Global Gateway package
The European Union and Kenya have expanded their strategic partnership with new investments in digital infrastructure, trade corridors, land registration…