Switzerland: Elisabeth Baume-Schneider to visit aid projects for Ukrainian refugees in Poland and Slovakia
The trip will focus on exchanges with authorities, international organisations and NGOs on how the two countries are dealing with…
Rethinking security in a world of power-politics – EU HR Borrell at the EU ISS annual conference
"We must avoid risky dependencies but so-called ‘de-risking’ is not without risks itself. We must get the balance right: protect EU…
Our stakes in digital diplomacy – Blog post by EU HR Borrell
“The idea that the Internet should be the tool of states leads to the Internet as a tool for control…
Main results: EU-Tajikistan Cooperation Council, 26 June 2023
The Cooperation Council between the European Union (EU) and the Republic of Tajikistan held its tenth meeting on Monday 26…
Main results of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, 26 June 2023
"The situation remains complex and unpredictable. We remain vigilant and committed to strong coordination with our partners, the 27 member…
Global digital diplomacy: EU Council sets out priority actions
In times of increasing geopolitical challenges, the rapid development of disruptive technologies having a transformative impact on economies and societies…
EU Commissioners Reynders and Johansson at the EU-US Ministerial meeting on Justice and Home Affairs
Special attention will be given to counterterrorism and information-sharing, with a particular focus on addressing violent extremism. Cross-border cooperation in…
EU Commission President von der Leyen at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in London
This year's edition of the Ukraine Recovery Conference will focus on mobilising international support for Ukraine's economic and social stabilisation and…
League of Arab States: EU HR Borrell on his meeting with SecGen Aboul Gheit
§The re-admission of Syria in the League of Arab States is a sovereign decision, and we respect it fully. But we also see…
Conditions not met to change EU policy on Syria – Blog post by EU HR Borrell
"While normalisation of relations with the regime in Damascus without meaningful progress in implementing UN Security Council Resolution 2254 is not an…
Syria: EU holds VII Brussels Conference on ‘Supporting the future of Syria and the region’
The conference will be the main pledging event for Syria and the region this year. Moreover, it will allow the…
Antwerp: EU Commissioner Johansson to attend a ministerial meeting on the fight against organised crime
Commissioner Johansson will present the policy and the legislative achievements to strengthen a comprehensive response to organised crime in line with the EU…
7th Brussels Conference on supporting the future of Syria and the region
The Conference aims to reiterate EU’s commitment and support for the Syrian people and mobilise humanitarian and financial support to…
Georgian President Zourabichvili: We want to reunite with our European family
Brussels, 31 May 2023 On Wednesday afternoon, Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili addressed the European Parliament...
Moldova: EU Commission President von der Leyen and HR Borrell to participate in European Political Community meeting
Heads of state or government from across the continent will gather in Bulboaca, Moldova, to foster political dialogue and cooperation…
EU-Republic of Korea summit: EU Council President’s statement
At their summit, leaders of the European Union and the Republic of Korea reaffirm their partnership grounded in common interests…
Helsinki: EU sanctions evasion at the heart of the Border States’ meeting
Helsinki, 17 May 2023 Combatting circumvention of the EU sanctions is a common mission of...
‘United for Europe’ – Speech by EU Commission President von der Leyen at the Council of Europe Summit
Brussels, 17 May 2023 Dear colleagues, We should never forget that the first Summit of...
EU Council appoints new Heads of Mission to EUCAP Sahel Niger and EUAM Ukraine
Brussels, 16 May 2023 The Council appointed today new Heads of Mission (HoM) for two EU’s civilian...
Background on the EU Parliament’s weekly agenda
EU budget/Hungary. A delegation from the Budgetary Control Committee will go to Budapest to assess...
EU Commission VP Jourova in Berlin to discuss democracy, media freedom and fight against disinformation
Brussels, 11 May 2023 Today and tomorrow, Vice-President for Values and Transparency, Vera Jourova, is in...
EU Commissioner Lenarčič in Sweden to discuss civil protection support for Ukraine
Brussels, 4 May 2023 Today, 4 May, Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič, is in Stockholm...
Press statement by EU Commission President von der Leyen with Czech President Pavel
Brussels, 2 May 2023 Dear President Pavel, It is a pleasure to be here. It...
Colombia: EU HRVP Borrell concludes visit to the country
Brussels, 1 May 2023 HR/VP Josep Borrell was in Colombia from 25-30 April, where he...
Switzerland: Federal Councillor Cassis to chair UN Security Council
Bern, 1 May 2023 Swiss Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, head of the FDFA, will travel...
EU-Africa relations on top of the agenda in Addis Ababa
Brussels, 27 April 2023 The Africa Directors of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of EU...
Serbia: French minister Colonna meets with her Serbian counterpart
Paris, 21 April 2023 Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna met with Ivica...
EU-Uzbekistan Cooperation Council, 24 April 2023
Brussels, 20 April 2023 The 17th EU-Uzbekistan Cooperation Council will take place in Luxembourg starting...
French Minister of State for Europe to visit Hungary to discuss rule of law
Paris, 19 April 2023 Laurence Boone, Minister of State for Europe, attached to the Minister...
France: Qatar – Bahrain – United Arab Emirates – Resumption of diplomatic relations
Paris, 19 April 2023 France welcomes the announcement that Qatar and Bahrain have resumed diplomatic...
Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue: Joint Monitoring Committee in line with Ohrid commitments
Brussels, 18 April 2023 The EU, as the Facilitator of the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue, together with...
Finland/Switzerland: Bilateral meeting of the national armaments directors
Bern, 12 April 2023 On 12 and 13 April 2023, the two national armaments directors...
Good Friday Agreement anniversary: Finland’s peace mediation efforts continue
Helsinki, 10 April 2023 The Good Friday Agreement was signed on 10 April 1998 after...
Finland: Minister for Foreign Affairs Haavisto visited Somalia
Helsinki, 7 April 2023 Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto visited Mogadishu, Somalia, on 7...
Finland: Summit for Democracy to discuss ways to update traditional democracies
Helsinki, 29 March 2023 The Summit for Democracy will convene decision-makers from almost a hundred...
EU Council: Remarks by President Michel following his meeting with Romanian president Iohannis
Brussels, 27 March 2023 Thank you President Iohannis, dear Klaus, for your warm welcome. It’s...
NATO Secretary General to take part in the meeting of the PES
Brussels, 22 March 2023 On Thursday, 23 March 2023, the NATO Secretary General, Mr. Jens...
EU HRVP Borrell: Why we created the Schuman Security and Defence Forum
Brussels, 22 March 2023 Earlier this week, I hosted the first edition of the Schuman...
Israel/Palestine: EU HR on the outcome of the Sharm El Sheikh meeting
Brussels, 20 March 2023 The European Union welcomes the outcome of the meeting of Egyptian, Jordanian,...