Measures to eliminate international terrorism – EU statement at the 6th UNGA Committee
New York City, 2 October 2024 Statement on behalf of the European Union and its...
EU condemns in the strongest terms Iran’s attack against Israel (updated)
The EU condemns in the strongest terms Iran’s attack against Israel which constitutes a serious threat to regional security. The…
Lebanon: Statement by EU High Representative Borrell on the latest developments
The European Union renews its call for an immediate ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel, and for both parties to commit…
Lebanon: Remarks by EU HR Borrell after the extraordinary EU Foreign Ministers meeting
"In the current situation of emergency, the United Nations mission in Lebanon (UNIFIL) assumes a fundamental stabilisation role. The safety…
Navigating Europe’s Challenges: Remarks by EU HR Josep Borrell at CFR event
"Often, what the European project means historically is misunderstood or misinterpreted. It was built against the idea of power; that…
Global Counterterrorism Forum: Speech by EU HR Josep Borrell at Ministerial Meeting
"This meeting is particularly important because the threat of terrorism is increasing nowhere as rapidly as it is doing on the African continent. One thing…
UNGA and UN Security Council: European Council President Michel calls for changes
"Decades have passed, the world has changed. Adjustments, however, have not taken place. And yet the Security Council needs to…
Joint transatlantic statement on the Situation in Venezuela
Thirty-one countries gathered on the margins of the UN General Assembly to discuss our grave concerns about the urgent situation in…
Lebanon: EU criticism rises on inactivity of the UN Security Council
"Allow me, and excuse me, but sometimes I wonder if it is not better for the [Security] Council to talk…
European Peace Facility adopts 2nd support to the Army of North Macedonia
The EU Council has adopted an assistance measure under the European Peace Facility (EPF) worth €13 million with the aim of strengthening the capacities…
UN Security Council debate on leadership for peace: Speech by EU President Charles Michel
"The worth of a nation — the worth of a community — is not measured by its capacity for violence,…
EU migration fund for Africa: EU Auditors criticise “scattered support without focus”
According to the EU Court of Auditors (ECA), the EU Trust Fund for Africa is flexible, but still not properly…
UN General Assembly demands Israel end ‘unlawful presence’ in Occupied Palestinian Territory (updated)
The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday voted overwhelmingly to adopt a resolution that demands Israel to bring to an…
U.S. Treasury sanctions Iranian officials connected to human rights violations
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is designating 12 individuals in connection with the…
EuroMed Justice Project to combat human trafficking and migrant smuggling
A 5-day course enhanced law enforcement’s and judicial authorities technical capacities in addressing transnational organized human trafficking and migrant smuggling…
Israel/Palestine: EU HR Borrell participates in Madrid meeting on Two State solution
The meeting will gather representatives of EU Member States, European countries, and number of Arab countries and members of the…
Lebanon: Press remarks by EU HR Borrell with Lebanese Foreign Minister Bou Habib
"Minister, you and me, we agreed that the war in Gaza is an horrific tragedy for the Palestinian civilians –…
Chair of the NATO Military Committee Admiral Bauer visits Mongolia
Admiral Bauer’s visit underscored the value of NATO’s ongoing partnership with Mongolia. It allowed Admiral Bauer to express NATO’s commitment…
Egypt: Statements by EU HR/VP Borrell and EU Commissioner Johansson
EU High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell met with Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty while EU Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson discussed…
Foreign and security policy: EU Commissioner Várhelyi on EU candidate countries
"Today, peace, prosperity, and stability, which the EU represents, are not granted. We all need to work for it. The…
Egypt: Statement by EU High Representative Borrell at the Rafah border crossing
"I am used to having a look at this place through satellite images. I see the Rafah crossing almost every…
Venezuela: EU High Representative Borrell on the asylum request of Edmundo González
Faced with repression, political persecution, and direct threats to his safety and freedom in Venezuela, political leader and presidential candidate…
Egypt: EU Commissioner Johansson to strengthen migration and security cooperation
The Commissioner will meet Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Expatriates, Badr Abdelatty, to discuss the ongoing comprehensive cooperation on…
Three Belarusians charged for forcing Polish plane to land to arrest dissident
A three-year investigation has led to the charging of three Belarusian nationals for deceitfully seizing a Polish aircraft in Belarus…
UK suspends around 30 arms export licences to Israel for use in Gaza
The government has taken the decision that the UK will suspend arms export licences to Israel for use in military…
EEAS blog post by EU HR Borrell on the role of UN agencies in the Middle East
"The so-called 'realists' have long claimed that the blockade of Gaza could continue indefinitely and that the Palestinian issue would…
Russia’s disinformation policy: UK statement at the UN Security Council
"Russian disinformation and threats and false accusations will not deter the UK or our allies from our steadfast support for…
Uganda: NATO steps up cooperation with UN Regional Service Centre
“At UN request, NATO and UN staffs will continue to explore ways to expand our practical cooperation; our discussions have…
NATO and Iraq launch high-level political dialogue
NATO’s Special Representative for the southern neighbourhood will serve as NATO’s focal point for the region. He will be responsible…
Sharpening Europe’s Eyes in the Sky – EEAS blog post by Josep Borrell
The EU Satellite Centre plays a unique role in Europe's security ecosystem, supplying EU and Member States actors with critical…
Informal meeting of EU Foreign Ministers: Press remarks by EU HR Borrell (updated)
"The weaponry that we are providing to Ukraine has to have full use, and the restrictions have to be lifted…
Gaza: EU urges immediate humanitarian pauses for polio vaccination campaign
The EU urges immediate humanitarian pauses to enable the vaccination of all children in Gaza against the poliovirus. The Gaza…
OSCE: EU Statement on Russia’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine
On 24 August, the EU marked the 33rd anniversary of Ukraine’s independence from the Soviet Union—a day dedicated to celebrating…
Afghanistan: Statement by EU HR Borrell on the latest restrictions imposed by the Taliban
The European Union is appalled by the decree recently issued by the Taliban, the so-called Law on Propagation of Virtue…
Venezuela: Statement by EU High Representative Borrell on recent post-election developments
The EU welcomes the interim report of the UN Panel of Experts, invited by Venezuela's National Electoral Council (CNE) to…
EU and Japan discuss “Sanctions Enforcement at Sea”
On the occasion of the port call at Tokyo by two German Navy ships: Frigate “Baden-Württemberg” and Supply Ship “Frankfurt-am-Main”,…
Liberia: EU Statement on UN Peacebuilding Commission ambassadorial meeting
The EU remains committed to supporting Liberia in its peacebuilding efforts, including through the transitional justice process, enhancing the role…
EU statement on World Humanitarian Day: Aid workers must be protected at all costs
"We cannot forget the acute danger facing humanitarian workers as they carry out their duties in war zones and environments…
UN panel report on presidential elections in Venezuela: Statement by EU HR Borrell
The report clarifies that the Venezuela's National Electoral Council (CNE) postponed and subsequently cancelled three key post-electoral audits. It concludes…
Yemen: EEAS Statement on the storming of the OHCHR office by the Houthi terrorists
The storming of the local Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Sanaa by Houthi terrorists sconstitutes…
Belarus: EEAS Statement on the 4th anniversary of Lukashenka’s election fraud
Four years ago, Belarus’ presidential election saw electoral fraud, mass protests and a brutal crackdown against the democratic opposition. Belarus…
Thailand: EEAS statement on the dissolution of the main opposition party
"The decision by the Constitutional Court of Thailand to dissolve another major political party, the Move Forward Party, is a…
EU High Representative doubts integrity of presidential elections in Venezuela
Copies of the electoral voting records in Venezuela published by the opposition, and reviewed by several independent organisations, indicate that…
Gaza: EU HR Borrell criticises further destruction of key civilian infrastructure
The European Union is gravely concerned over the continuing destruction of critical civilian infrastructure, including a water treatment plant in Rafah,…
EU proceeds with first tranche of short-term emergency financial support to the Palestinian Authority
In early September, the EU Commission will present a legislative proposal for a Comprehensive Programme for Palestinian Recovery and Resilience, which…
Venezuela: G7 Foreign Affairs Ministers’ statement on the Presidential elections
"We call on relevant representatives to publish the detailed electoral results in full transparency and we ask electoral representatives to…
Venezuela: Statement by High Representative Borrell on the presidential election
The EU commends the determination of the people of Venezuela to exercise their voting rights peacefully and in large numbers.…
DR Congo: EU lists nine individuals and one entity on sanctions list
The EU Council imposed restrictive measures on nine individuals and one entity responsible for acts that constitute serious human rights…
First EU-coordinated medical evacuation of Palestinian children from Egypt to Spain
In a first EU-coordinated medical evacuation, 16 Palestinian children and their families were transferred from Egypt to Spain. The operation…
EU Commission engages in dialogue with Armenia on visa liberalization
Following the EU Foreign Affairs Council, the EU Commission launches a dialogue with Armenia on the liberalization of the visa…