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…
North-South Summit: Press remarks by EU High Representative Kaja Kallas
"We see all across Europe, different hybrid attacks, whether it's sabotage acts, we see cyber-attacks also [Russia’s] dangerous shadow fleet,…
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,…
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: Press remarks by EU High Representative Josep Borrell
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Jordan: Remarks by EU HR Borrell with Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Safadi
"In September, we launched a Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution. I will continue working on that.…
Poland: Remarks by EU High Representative Borrell with Foreign Minister Sikorski
"At the next Foreign Affairs Council, we have to study what are the needs of the Ukrainians to continue defending themselves;…
EU and Japan hold 6th Cyber Dialogue in Tokyo
During the Cyber Dialogue, the EU and Japan exchanged on the threat landscape and response to cyber malicious activities, provided…
Russian atrocities in Chernihiv oblast: Press remarks by EU HR Josep Borrell
"Today candidate and tomorrow member of the European Union. This will be the best way for us to support Ukraine…
South Korea: EU HR Borrell holds 1st Strategic Dialogue with Foreign Minister Cho
"In our interconnected world, political, economic, and security developments are not confined to geographical boundaries because climate change doesn't know…
EU High Representative Josep Borrell to travel to Japan and South Korea
The visit will be an opportunity to strengthen the EU's relations with Japan and the Republic of Korea and boost…
North Korea: Statement by EU HR Borrell on the launch of an inter-continental missile
"The EU strongly condemns the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK) launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile on 31 October…
North Korea: Update by EU HR Borrell on the deployment of troops to Russia
"The DPRK has been providing weapons and ammunition to Russia in support of its war of aggression against Ukraine. The…
EU HR Borrell concerned over Israeli parliament’s vote against UNRWA
The EU expresses its grave concern over the legislation to be submitted for voting in the Israeli parliament tonight, and…
Lebanon Conference in Paris: Remarks by EU High Representative Josep Borrell
"Lebanese people are suffering a lot today due to the Israeli attacks as an answer to the Hezbollah attacks. This…
Attacks on UNIFIL mission in Lebanon: Speech on behalf of EU HR Borrell at the EP plenary
"It is the responsibility of the United Nations Security Council to define the mandate of UNIFIL. According to UNSC resolution…
It is time to give peace a chance – EEAS blog post by Josep Borrell
"The death of Yahya Sinwar should mark a turning point at a moment when a new cycle of violence is…
Defence technologies: Time to Think Big Again – EEAS blog post by EU High Representative Josep Borrell
In a world of renewed conflicts and geopolitical rivalries, defence requires visionary leadership—including in advanced technologies. Europe's industrial defence sector…
EEAS Statement on the death of a Ukrainian journalist in Russian captivity
The European Union is appalled by the reports about the death of Ukrainian freelance journalist Victoria Roshchyna while in illegal…
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…
United Nations: EU wraps up week of high-level meetings on global issues
Today, the EU wraps up a week of intense discussions and engagements with world leaders on the most pressing global…
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…
Global Governance Reform: Address by EU HR Josep Borrell at the G20 Ministerial meeting
"How can we be credible, to reinforce our commitment to the United Nations Charter and international law, when Russia has…
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…
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 –…
League of Arab States: Opening remarks by EU HR Borrell at the Ministerial Meeting in Cairo
"The European Union has given full support to the ongoing efforts of Egypt, Qatar and the United States. But the…
Sudan: EEAS statement on the report of the International Fact-Finding Mission
The EU commends the work of the UNHRC established Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for the Sudan, which recently issued a…
Russia: EEAS Statement on illegal Russian elections in Ukrainian territories
Russia conducted partial regional and local elections, including in the illegally annexed Autonomous Republic of Crimea and Sevastopol. The European…
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…
EU High Representative Josep Borrell: Thank you and farewell, Dmytro Kuleba
"My friend and colleague Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has been replaced by his former deputy Andriy Sybiha. I would…
Ukraine: EEAS statement on the deadly Russian attacks in Poltava
The European Union remains committed to stepping up the delivery of military support, including air defence systems and ammunition. These…
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…
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…
Hong Kong: EEAS statement on the conviction of former chief editors at Stand News
EEAS reacts on the Hong Kong District Court sentences concerning Chung Pui-kuen and Lam Shiu-tung, two former chief editors of…
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…
Belarus: EEAS statement on the release of some political prisoners
The European Union takes note of the release of several political prisoners in Belarus, convicted for taking part in peaceful…
Statement by EU HR Borrell on the poisoning of Alexei Navalny in 2020
On 20 August we mark four years since the assassination attempt of Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny in Russia by…
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…
Background on Israel’s measures against Norwegian diplomats
The Government of Benjamin Netanyahu has revoked the diplomatic status for Norwegian diplomats dealing with the Palestinian Authority. The EU…
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 HR Borrell condemns starvation declaration by Israeli Minister Smotrich
"Deliberate starvation of civilians is a war crime. Minister Smotrich saying that “it might be justified and moral” to let…
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,…
Vietnam: Concluding press remarks by EU High Representative Josep Borrell
"I have been asking all my interlocutors to use their influence on Russia to stop this war. We know that…
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.…
China: High Representative Borrell met with Foreign Minister Wang Yi
EU High Representative/Vice-President (HR/VP) Josep Borrell met with Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi, in the margins of the ASEAN…