Schuman Forum for Security and Defence: Remarks and speech by EU HR Borrell
"We have around 80 dialogues and consultations on peace, security and defence with over 40 partners. 80 structural permanent dialogues on…
Sahel and Africa’s Lake Chad countries: EU allocates €201m in humanitarian aid
The funding will support food security and assistance for malnutrition, health care and protection, water, sanitation and hygiene, shelter and…
Israeli Foreign Minister Katz discusses recognition of Palestine with EU Commissioner Várhelyi
"The governments of Spain, Norway and Ireland have chosen to cooperate with the Nukhba terrorists and bolster the terrorist monster…
Norway officially recognises Palestine
"For over 30 years, Norway has been one of the strongest advocates of a Palestinian state. Norway’s recognition of Palestine…
Main results of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, 27 May 2024
The Foreign Affairs Council discussed the Russian aggression against Ukraine, after a VTC intervention by Ukraine's Minister of Foreign Affairs Dmytro…
Norway recognises Palestine as a state
"The Norwegian Government has decided that Norway will recognise Palestine as a state. In the midst of a war, with…
EU Council establishes the EUDA Diplomatic Academy to train EU diplomats
The EUDA will provide education and training in the field of the EU’s external action, in particular the Common Foreign…
The need of a paradigm shift for the EU – EEAS blog post by EU HR Borrell
"At the occasion of the Europe’s day on the 9 May, some reflections from my part on the necessary paradigm…
EU-Israel Association Agreement: EU Commission answer to the EU Parliament
The EU Foreign Affairs Council had an orientation debate on 18 March 2024 regarding the question of the EU-Israel Association…
Main results of the EU Foreign Affairs Council (Development), 7 May 2024
Ministers held a discussion on the situation in Ukraine and on the Ukraine Plan, aimed at unblocking the disbursements under the…
Background briefing on the EU Foreign Affairs Council on 7 May 2024
The Foreign Affairs Council, in its development configuration, will start on Tuesday at 09:00 with a discussion on Ukraine and the Ukraine…
Simon Mordue selected as Deputy Secretary General of the EEAS
European Council President Charles Michel’s Chief Diplomatic Adviser, Simon Mordue has been selected as Deputy Secretary General of the European…
Charles Michel: Enlargement then and now – a geopolitical investment in peace and security
"'Europe' was much more than a geography, 'Europe' is an idea, is a dream, a journey, a beacon of hope"…
EU-GCC Forum on Regional Security and Cooperation: Speech by EU HR Borrell
"We have the opportunity to ... discuss openly cooperation and topics of shared interest in relation to our security including…
EU-Japan: EU Council endorses conclusion of strategic partnership agreement
The agreement sets out an overarching framework for enhanced political and sectoral cooperation, thus ensuring closer political and economic cooperation on a…
G7 Italy 2024: Foreign Ministers on global challenges and fostering partnerships
The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the…
Main results of the video conference of EU foreign affairs ministers on 16 April 2024
EU Ministers of Foreign Affairs held an informal video teleconference to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East in light…
Diplomatic rotation: EU HR Borrell nominated new Heads of EU Delegations
Josep Borrell, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, nominated 44 Heads of…
Ukrainian President met with a delegation of the EU Parliament’s Renew Europe political group
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with a delegation of the European Parliament's Renew Europe political group headed by the…
Summit for Democracy 2024: Speech by Swedish PM Kristersson
Democracies deliver more peace and stronger economies than autocratic countries. As elected governments, we must respond to our citizens’ needs,…
Gaza Reconstruction: EU Commission appoints Henrike Trautmann as Principal Adviser
The European Commission has appointed Henrike Trautmann as Principal Adviser ‘for Reconstruction in Gaza' at the Directorate-General for the European Neighbourhood…
EU Commissioner Ivanova visits China and Japan to strengthen cooperation
EU Commissioner Iliana Ivanova will commence a 3-day visit to Beijing for the next edition of the EU-China High-Level People-to-People Dialogue. After her…
U.S. explains abstention from UN Security Council Resolution on Gaza
The United States abstained on UN Security Council resolution 2728. This abstention, which comes on the heels of the Russian…
European Council: Press remarks by EU HRVP Borrell upon arrival
Well, [today] it looks like a Foreign and Security Council, because the most important topics today are related to foreign…
Press statement by EU Commission President with UN Secretary-General Guterres
Gaza is facing famine. This is unacceptable. It is critical to achieve an agreement on a ceasefire rapidly now that…
Foreign Affairs Council: Press remarks by EU HR Borrell upon arrival
On the support to Ukraine, as I said at the last Foreign Affairs Council, I will hope - definitely - [to]…
Read-out of the call between EU Commission President von der Leyen and PM Tusk
Farmers are faced by increasing uncertainties, in particular caused by geopolitical events such as Russia's war of aggression on Ukraine.…
Faroe Islands: Press statement by EU Commission President von der Leyen with PM Johannesen
It is a great pleasure to be here today. I am very thankful for the exceptional hospitality we have experienced…
EU High Representative Borrell met with U.S. State Secretary Blinken
High Representative Borrell stressed the need for more, faster and sustained military assistance to Ukraine. He commended the US for their…
EU and Switzerland adopt their mandates for negotiations on future relations
The Commission welcomes the Council's decision authorising the European Union to enter into negotiations with Switzerland on a broad package…
Norway: PM’s informal speech at the dinner at the Kirkenes Conference
High North to me has never been a purely geographical notion. There is not a line in our map saying…
Procaccini: For a common European defence
In the debate on European security and defence, ECR Co-Chairman Nicola Procaccini spoke in favour of the creation of a…
Press statement by EU Commission President von der Leyen with Belgian PM De Croo and Polish PM Tusk
Thank you very much, dear Donald, for hosting us here in Warsaw. It is a pleasure for me to be…
Press statement by EU Commission President with Swedish PM Kristersson
The first topic we will discuss is, of course, the unwavering support for Ukraine. And here, I must commend you…
Joint press statement following the 8th Association Council meeting between the EU and Georgia
The Association Council welcomed the historic decision of the European Council to grant Georgia the status of candidate country on…
EU Commission VP Šuica in Poland to discuss child protection measures
Yesterday, Vice-President Dubravka Šuica travelled to Poland for a series of meetings, including with the Minister of Family, Labour and Social Policy…
Georgia: Press remarks by EU HRVP Borrell after the Association Council
We are fully committed to your sovereignty and territorial integrity. We have a Special Representative for the region [Toivo Klaar, EUSR…
Main results of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, 19 February 2024
Brussels, 19 February 2024 Situation in the Middle East The Foreign Affairs Council launched EUNAVFOR ASPIDES,...
Foreign Affairs Council: Press remarks by EU HRVP Borrell upon arrival
The sad news of the passing of [Alexei] Navalny came to Munich where the Security Conference was taking place. Today, we will have…
Munich Security Conference: EU HRVP Borrell meets UN SG Guterres
High Representative Borrell and the UN Secretary-General Guterres discussed the situation in the Middle East. High Representative Borrell thanked the…
Sweden: Foreign and security policy focus on NATO membership, the neighbourhood and support to Ukraine
Today, Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström presented the Government’s 2024 Statement of Foreign Policy in the Riksdag. The Government’s…
Main results of the EU-Armenia Partnership Council, 13 February 2024
The EU-Armenia Partnership Council met for the fifth time in Brussels on 13 February 2024. It was chaired by the High Representative…
Finland: President and ministers discuss NATO meeting and eastern border security
In their meeting on Friday 9 February, the President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security…
Switzerland and Norway emphasise common values and interests
The ties between Switzerland and Norway have deep historical roots. Both sides acknowledged this and emphasised their shared values and…
Ukraine: Speech by EU HRVP Borrell to deputies in Verkhovna Rada
And let me say, frankly, that for many years, corruption was the weak spot of Ukraine’s society. It has cost…
Ukraine: Press remarks by EU HRVP Borrell after his meeting with PM Shmyhal
Yes, Ukraine remains a top priority for the European Union and your European Union membership [remains a priority too]. And…