Joint statement by EU HR Kaja Kallas and the Arab-Islamic Ministerial Committee
The Parties discussed recent developments in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, and expressed their grave concern over the breakdown of the…
Europol: Seven arrested for facilitating migrant smuggling across the English Channel
An operation involving authorities from Belgium and Germany, coordinated by Europol, targeted a migrant smuggling network active across the English…
MEPs back new financial assistance for Egypt and Jordan
The EU Parliament’s International Trade Committee approved two proposals on Thursday to offer Jordan and Egypt loans worth €500 million…
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.
European Council: Remarks of President Costa with UN Secretary-General Guterres
European Council President Costa said that the world is facing global challenges, including peace, climate change, and inequality. He stressed…
Visa policy: new tool for tackling security concerns and rights violations
In future, EU short-term visas for non-EU nationals could be suspended over security concerns linked to hybrid threats and breaches…
Moldova: EU Council approves €1.9bn to support reforms and economic growth
The EU Council gave its final green light to setting up the Reform and Growth Facility for Moldova, a new instrument…
Europol report on the changing DNA and threats of organised crime in Europe
Europol’s EU Serious and Organised Crime Threat Assessment, published today, reveals how the very DNA of crime is shifting. Explore how…
EU mobilises donor community to support Syria and the region with €5.8 billion
The overall figure includes the nearly €2.5 billion pledged by the EU Commission for 2025 and 2026. The total amount…
9th Brussels Conference on Syria: Speech by EU Commission President von der Leyen
"Syria can become a country where everyone can speak their mind. With equal rights and representation for all – men…
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…
Nigeria endorses the U.S. Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI)
Nigeria has conveyed to the United States of America its endorsement of the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) following sustained engagement between the two states. The United States looks…
Standing with Syria: EU pledges €2.5bn to support Syria and the region
Demonstrating the EU's ongoing support, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the EU is committing nearly €2.5 billion for 2025 and…
DR Congo: EU lists nine individuals and one entity for armed conflict and violence
Today, the EU Council imposed restrictive measures on nine individuals and one entity responsible for acts that constitute serious human rights violations…
ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda: EU Council adds one entity to autonomous list of sanctions
The EU Council decided today to add Al Azaim Media Foundation to the EU autonomous list of persons, groups, undertakings…
G7 Foreign Ministers’ Declaration on maritime security and prosperity
The Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the EU…
EU High Representative Kallas welcomes draft of the Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Treaty
The European Union welcomes the respective announcements made by Armenia and Azerbaijan on the finalisation of their negotiations on the…
Syria: MEPs urge the EU to support the political transition and reconstruction
Concerned about stability in Syria and in the Middle East, MEPs want the EU to “seize this historic opportunity to…
European defence: Closing remarks by EU Commissioner Kubilius at the EU Parliament
"Now at this moment, Russia, during three months, produces more weapons than all NATO Member States, including United States, Canada,…
Resurgence of violence in Syria: Statements by EU High Representative Kallas and MEPs
The EU politicians are gravely alarmed and condemn the widespread resurgence of violence in Syria’s coastal region over the last…
EU Commission proposes a new Common European System for Returns
The European Commission is proposing to establish a Common European System for Returns with swifter, simpler and more effective return procedures…
Mediterranean Sea: EU Council prolongs the mandate of Operation IRINI until 2027
The EU Council today extended the mandate of the EU Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) military operation in the…
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…
EU High Representative Kaja Kallas welcomes Arab Plan for Gaza
The EU welcomes the Arab Recovery and Reconstruction Plan presented at the Cairo Summit on 4 March. According to EU…
Strategic partnerships: Europol boosts cooperation with Latin America
Europol welcomed ministerial delegations from the Latin American Committee for Internal Security (CLASI) to its headquarters in The Hague. The…
Migration Management: Frontex signs working arrangement with the EU Commission
The working arrangement reflects a shared commitment to strengthening situational awareness, early warning, and forecasting.
Jordan: EU Council adopts its position to extend EU assistance by €500m in loans
The EU assistance will bolster Jordan’s economic stability and support its ongoing reform agenda in the face of mounting internal…
ECR MEPs visit Eurojust to strengthen cooperation in fight against cross-border crime
The visit to The Hague was an opportunity to gain an insight into Eurojust's mandate and how it bridges the…
Entry/Exit digital border management: EU Member States establish their position
The EU Council established a general approach on a regulation regarding the progressive start of the Entry/Exit digital border management…
Fighting organised crime and terrorism: EU and Brazil sign agreement (updated)
The agreement will guarantee a high level of protection of fundamental rights, including through strong data protection safeguards. Brazil is…
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…
Special European Council: Invitation letter by President António Costa
The extraordinary meeting of the Heads of State or Government of the EU Member States will be dedicated to European…
U.S. Treasury targets covert Iranian procurement network for unmanned aerial vehicles
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is targeting six entities based in Hong Kong…
Commemorating Boris Nemtsov: 10 Years since his murder
Canada, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, and Sweden today issued…
Financial Action Task Force (FATF) updates its AML/CFT/CPF Risk lists
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is notifying U.S. financial institutions that the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global…
Ombudsman: How EU border management funds can comply with fundamental rights
25 February 2025 The Ombudsman has made a series of suggestions to the European Commission to help...
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…
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…
Palestinian Authority: EU statement on the restructuring of the social welfare system
The awaited decree-law issued by the President of the Palestinian Authority, Mohammed Abbas, on 11 February 2025 aimed at restructuring…
Three years of Russia’s war against Ukraine: How Eurojust supports road to accountability
The national authorities participating in the Eurojust-supported joint investigation team (JIT) on alleged core international crimes committed in Ukraine have…
Defending Europe without the US: Bruegel publishes initial estimates on what it will take
Europe may require up to 300,000 additional troops and a €250 billion annual defence spending increase in the short term…
Submarine Cables: EU Commission and EU HR unveil bold security measures
Securing Europe’s Lifelines: Today, in Helsinki, Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen presented the Joint Communication of the EU Commission and the EU High…
Europol: Criminal group forging over 12,000 official documents halted in Poland
Europol has supported Polish Border Guards (Straż Graniczna) in stopping an international criminal organised group from forging a wide range…
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets with his Hungarian counterpart Péter Szijjártó
Wang Yi said that in today's chaotic world, global governance is facing difficulties. As the rotating President of the U.N. Security Council for…
Moldova: EU lawmakers agree to support reforms and growth with almost €2 billion
The EU Council presidency and European Parliament negotiators have reached a provisional agreement on setting up the Reform and Growth Facility for…
Readout of US State Secretary Rubio’s call with European foreign ministers
Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with the foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom and the…
High-Level Discussion on Fragility: Speech by EU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib
"Compassion, humanity, solidarity — these must be our guiding lights. In today's increasingly polarised, antagonistic, and inward-looking world, the European…
Outcome of the informal meeting in Paris on Ukraine and European security
French President Emmanuel Macron held an informal meeting on the afternoon of Monday, with the heads of government of Germany, the…