Marco Rubio: Building an “America First” State Department
The approach is to "empower the Department from the ground up, from the bureaus to the embassies". Region-specific functions will…
MEPs discuss regional issues and cooperation with UAE leadership
"We should bring the EU-UAE partnership to the strategic level", says MEP David McAllister (EPP/CDU) at the conclusion of the…
Main results of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, 14 April 2025
The EU Foreign Affairs Council exchanged views on the Russian aggression against Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East including…
European Council conclusions on the Middle East, oceans, and multilateralism
On 20 March, the European Council adopted conclusions on the Middle East, oceans and multilateralism. Delve into the details.
Main results of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, 17 March 2025
The Foreign Affairs Council exchanged views on the Russian aggression against Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East, Syria, Iran…
President Putin promises support to the President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro
"For its part, Russia is doing and will continue to do everything possible to make our joint efforts in the trade and economic, scientific and technical, cultural and humanitarian…
EU Commissioner Síkela visits Central Asia countries to advance mutual projects
EU Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jozef Síkela, visits Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan to strengthen the EU-Central Asia partnership and…
EU-Canada air passenger data: European Parliament approves agreement
EU-Canadian relations: MEPs have endorsed an agreement on transferring passenger name record (PNR) data from the EU to Canada, and…
European Council President Costa to travel to Berlin and Cape Town
The President of the European Council, António Costa will travel to Berlin and Cape Town on 12-13 March 2025 to…
EU Parliament to establish Western Balkans office in Albania
The European Parliament will open an office in Albania to further strengthen its engagement with the Western Balkans.
EU Parliament to establish Eastern Partnership office in Moldova
The European Parliament will open an office in Moldova to further strengthen Parliament’s engagement with the Eastern Partnership region.
Common Security and Defence Policy: New Headquarters for the EU’s civilian missions
The European External Action Service (EEAS) has unveiled the new Civilian Operations Headquarters for all EU civilian crisis management missions…
European Council President Costa to travel to London, Chișinău, and Cairo
The President of the European Council, António Costa, will travel to the United Kingdom, Moldova and Egypt from 2 to…
Main outcome of the EU-Israel Association Council, 24 February 2025
"The European Union is now supporting the fragile ceasefire and that is only holding in Gaza. All parties must respect…
New EU Special Representative for Central Asia appointed and Gulf region mandate extended
The EU Council appointed Eduards Stiprais as new EU Special Representative (EUSR) for Central Asia. He will take up his duties on…
Main results of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, 24 February 2025
The Foreign Affairs Council exchanged views on the Russian aggression against Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East, and the…
President von der Leyen takes part in the CARICOM Leaders’ Summit
During the first-ever visit of a European Commission President to the Caribbean, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reaffirmed Europe's commitment…
Mediterranean: Speech by EU Commissioner Šuica at the EP Foreign Affairs Committee
"I would like to share some of our ideas for the New Pact for the Mediterranean. My vision is to…
Outcome of the 16th EU-South Africa Ministerial Political Dialogue (updated)
Both sides affirmed their unwavering commitment to act in accordance with international law, including the Charter of the United Nations…
MSC Munich Security Report 2025 advocates depolarization over multipolarization
The Munich Security Report 2025 analyzes the far-reaching consequences of the multipolarization of the international order. For many politicians and…
Sweden strengthens diplomatic presence in Belgium and United States
The Swedish Government has decided to establish a consulate-general in Houston, Texas and upgrade the Consulate-General in Brussels to an…
EU Parliament President Roberta Metsola visits Israel, Gaza, and West Bank
EP President Roberta Metsola is on an official visit to Israel and the Palestinian occupied territory this Thursday and Friday,…
Informal meeting of the EU ministers for development cooperation in Warsaw
The actions of the Polish presidency in the field of development cooperation are focused on building and strengthening the resilience…
China on US and EU relations: Spokesperson Lin Jian’s regular press Conference on February 5, 2025
"With changes unseen in a century rapidly unfolding, and the world turning into a less stable and certain place, risks…
EU Ambassadors’ Conference 2025: Speech by EU Commission President von der Leyen
"The message that we need to pass to our partners around the world is: where it makes sense for Europe,…
EU Ambassadors’ Conference 2025: Speech by President António Costa
"Today, we have a new energy across the Union. Focused on competitiveness and security. Acting as a well-coordinated and united…
EU strengthens partnership with Bhutan with an additional €17 million support
The EU Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Síkela welcomed the Prime Minister of Bhutan Tshering Tobgay at European Commission headquarters…
Readouts of US State Secretary Rubio’s call with European Foreign Ministers
US State Secretary Marco Rubio has called his European colleagues in Germany, France, and the UK. See what they have…
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen meets with Scholz, Macron, and Rutte
European unity is on the agenda when Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen travels to Berlin, Paris and Brussels on Tuesday, January…
Main results of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, 27 January 2025
The EU Foreign Affairs Council exchanged views on the Russian aggression against Ukraine, relations with the United States, and the…
EU High Representative Kaja Kallas announces senior EEAS nominations
Kaja Kallas, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy announced appointments for senior positions in the…
U.S. State Secretary Marco Rubio on his priorities and mission
Serving as the United States 72nd Secretary of State, Marco Rubio has got a clear direction to place core national…
Political situation in Venezuela: EU Council statement and renewal of sanctions
The European Union stands in solidarity with the people of Venezuela, who voted peacefully on 28 July 2024 to determine…
Lebanon: Statement by EU High Representative Kallas on the presidential election
The European Union warmly congratulates Joseph Aoun on his election as President of the Republic of Lebanon: "This significant step…
Germany’s AfD: Perspectives on relations with the USA, China, and Russia
The following excerpt comes from the draft election program 2025 of Germany's Alternative für Deutschland (AfD), expected to be officially…
North-South Summit: Press remarks by EU High Representative Kaja Kallas
"We see all across Europe, different hybrid attacks, whether it's sabotage acts, we see cyber-attacks also [Russia’s] dangerous shadow fleet,…
Georgia: EU Commission proposes to suspend visa-free travel for officials
Today, the EU Commission is proposing to suspend part of the EU-Georgia Agreement on the facilitation of the issuance of…
Syria: Speech by EU HR Kaja Kallas at the plenary of the EU Parliament
"We know that Syria is very diverse. I agree with those that we do not talk about protection of minorities,…
Main results of the 3rd meeting of the Accession Conference with Albania
The meeting served to open negotiations between the EU and Albania on Cluster 6, including the negotiating chapters on "External…
EU Council extends mandates of Operation ATALANTA, EUTM, and EUCAP Somalia
The decisions were taken following the holistic strategic review of the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) engagement in Somalia…
Statement by EU HR Kaja Kallas following the international meeting on Syria
"Syria faces a hopeful but uncertain future. And that's why we all agreed on principles that the new leadership of…
Belarus: Opening remarks by EU Commissioner Marta Kos at high-level conference
"Throughout European history we have seen how the spirit of freedom prevails against all odds. Today, that same spirit lives…
G7: Press remarks by U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken
"Over the last four years, G7 partners have met a moment of unprecedented testing, and we’ve transformed the group into…
G7: Press remarks by EU High Representative Josep Borrell
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Final Statement of the G7 Ministers’ Meeting on Foreign Affairs
The G7 Foreign Affairs Ministers, under the chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation…