European Peace Facility: EU Council adopts 3rd support for the Lebanese Armed Forces
The EU Council today adopted a third assistance measure under the European Peace Facility (EPF) worth €60 million to the benefit of the Lebanese Armed…
EU-Tanzania: A partnership for regional peace and prosperity
Tanzania has long been a beacon of stability and a force for peace in the Great Lakes region, which, despite…
Israel/Palestine: EU High Representative welcomes ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza
The EU warmly welcomes the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, which will allow the phased release of the hostages - ending…
EU provides €235 million humanitarian aid to Syrians
EU Commissioner for Preparedness, Crisis Management and Equality Hadja Lahbib is visiting Syria to reaffirm the EU's commitment to providing critical assistance…
G7 Leaders’ Statement on Ceasefire and Hostage Deal between Israel and Hamas
The Leaders of the G7 countries fully endorse and will stand behind the ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Hamas,…
Statement by U.S. Defense Secretary Austin on Gaza ceasefire and hostage-release
"After these months of terror and trauma, we recommit ourselves today to move toward a more hopeful, secure, and just…
EU Commissioner Brunner to discuss home affairs priorities in Greece and Cyprus
Tomorrow and Friday, Magnus Brunner, Commissioner for Home Affairs and Migration, will travel to Greece and Cyprus for a series…
Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal: Statement from U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris
Thanks to the leadership of President Joe Biden, a ceasefire and hostage deal has been reached between Israel and Hamas.…
Asylum and Migration Pact: MEPs kick off scrutiny work
The EU Parliament Working Group on Asylum-Implementation of the Pact/CEAS, formed by MEPs of all EP political groups, has started…
Phone call readout of Danish PM Frederiksen with incoming U.S. President Trump
In the conversation, the Danish Prime Minister emphasized the importance of strengthening security in the Arctic, and that Denmark is…
EEAS criticizes Kosovo’s recent actions against institutions supported by Serbia
Kosovo’s recent actions against and closure of Serbia-supported structures, conducted in the midst of the election campaign for the 9…
NATO launches ‘Baltic Sentry’ to increase critical infrastructure security
At the meeting in Helsinki, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced the launch of a new military activity by NATO…
Frontex proceeds with assessment methodology for Document Inspection Systems
Considerable progress made in the field of authentication systems has allowed for Document Inspection Systems (DIS) to become an integral…
Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad: EU Council extends restrictions by one year
All individuals and entities previously identified as responsible for participating in the financing of Hamas and PIJ, or enabling their…
Frontex: EU Commissioner Brunner visits Warsaw headquarters
Magnus Brunner, the newly appointed European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration, visited today the Warsaw headquarters of Frontex, the…
Bundeskanzler: „Die Unverletzlichkeit von Grenzen ist ein Grundprinzip des Völkerrechts”
"Grenzen dürfen nicht mit Gewalt verschoben werden - dies gelte für jedes Land, ob im Osten oder Westen". Das hat…
European Data Protection Supervisor reprimands Frontex for non-compliance
The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) reprimands Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, for not complying with Regulation…
Ein Neuanfang für Syrien: Bundesaußenministerin Baerbock in Damaskus
Die deutsche Außenministerin Annalena Baerbock reist heute zu Gesprächen nach Damaskus. Gemeinsam mit ihrem französischen Amtskollegen Barrot und im Auftrag…
Egypt: EU Commission provides €1bn in macro-financial assistance
This instalment comes after the EU Commission concluded that Egypt has taken measures to strengthen macro-economic resilience by unifying its fragmented exchange…
Main results of the European Council on 19 December 2024
EU leaders discussed Ukraine, the Middle East, the EU in the world, resilience and preparedness, migration and foreign policy issues.…
Georgia: President Zourabichvili calls on EU to step up and defend its values
In her address to MEPs, Georgia's President Zourabichvili discussed the protest movement sweeping Georgia since the disputed parliamentary elections in…
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,…
Sudan: EU Council adds four individuals to sanctions for threatening peace and security
The EU Council today approved additional restrictive measures against four individuals, in view of the gravity of the situation in Sudan, where continuous…
Guatemala: EU Council renews restrictive measures for another year
The EU Council today renewed for one year, until 13 January 2026, the targeted restrictive measures imposed by the EU against…
Haiti: EU sanctions three individuals involved in escalating gang violence
Today the EU Council adopted restrictive measures against three Haitian individuals in view of the escalating gang violence, unremitting serious human rights abuses committed by…
Fighting terrorism and extremism: EU Council reinforces external-internal links
Today, the EU Council approved conclusions aimed at enhancing efforts to address terrorism and violent extremism. Together with the Council…
Trade and transit of firearms: EU Council enhances traceability
The revised regulation will enhance the traceability of firearms for civilian use, by harmonising procedures across the EU and improving…
Political repressions in Belarus: EU lists 26 individuals and 2 entities
The EU Foreign Affairs Council decided to impose restrictive measures on additional 26 individuals and 2 entities from Belarus, in…
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…
G7 Leaders’ statement on Syria
"After decades of atrocities committed by the Assad regime, we stand with the people of Syria. We denounce terrorism and…
Frontex sees drop in irregular crossings, but record high on Western African route
In the first 11 months of 2024, irregular border crossings into the European Union dropped by 40%, to 220,700, according…
Syria: EU launches Humanitarian Air Bridge and increases humanitarian funding
The European Commission is launching a new Humanitarian Air Bridge operation for those most in need in Syria, to deliver…
Fighting terrorism: EU Council approves conclusions on future priorities
To further enhance counterterrorism measures, on 16 December 2024 the Council will approve conclusions on reinforcing external-internal connections in the…
Advance passenger information: EU Council adopts anti-crime regulation
The EU Council has given the final green light to two regulations that will strengthen EU border security and enhance…
Bulgaria and Romania: EU Council decides to lift land border Schengen controls
EU member states have decided to remove checks on persons at the internal land borders with and between Bulgaria and…
EU Commission counters “weaponisation of migration” by Russia and Belarus
The serious and persistent nature of the hybrid threats at the Eastern EU border by Russia and Belarus pose new…
Greece and Cyprus: Frontex launches a new operational command structure
The European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) has reached a significant milestone and reinforced the cooperation with Member States…
DR Congo: EU Council renews EU restrictive measures for a further year
The EU Council today renewed its restrictive measures in view of the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo…
EU Commission report analyses implementation of visa-free travel requirements
On 6 December, the EU Commission adopted the seventh report under the Visa Suspension Mechanism – monitoring the EU's visa-free regimes with…
Ukraine Facility: EU Council approves 2nd payment of close to €4.1bn
Ukraine will soon receive close to €4.1 billion in funds after the Council greenlighted the second regular payment of grants…
Swedish Government presents cyber strategy in foreign and security policy
The Government’s strategy Sweden in a digital world – a strategy for Sweden’s foreign and security policy on cyber and…
Defeat over Assad’s regime in Syria: European reactions
"The fall of Assad’s criminal regime marks a historic moment for the Syrian people, who have endured immense suffering and…
Digital twin: Frontex launches prize contest on Copernicus Border Surveillance Service
As part of its evolution efforts, Frontex is launching a new Prize Contest aimed at solving a challenge concerning the…
Europe’s new digital border system: EU Commission proposes a progressive start
The European Commission has proposed to introduce a progressive start of operations of Europe's new digital border system, the Entry/Exit System (EES),…
Meeting between German Chancellor Scholz and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in Kyiv
Strengthening air defense, advancing defense support, and collaborating on joint weapons production were at the forefront of discussions between Ukraine's…
Israel/Lebanon: Statement by EU HR Borrell on the ceasefire agreement
The EU welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon and commends the mediation efforts undertaken by…
Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution: Opening remarks by EU HR Borrell
"Israelis and Palestinians are not an exception on their will to live in peace. It is part of human nature.…
Focus on security cooperation during first day of Nordic-Baltic Summit
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson hosted a meeting with Nordic and Baltic heads of government and Poland’s Prime Minister. The…
Ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah: Statements by PM Benjamin Netanyahu
Israel's Security Cabinet approved in a 10-1 vote the US proposal for a ceasefire arrangement in Lebanon. Israel stated it…