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…
Main results of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, 22 July 2024
The Foreign Affairs Council exchanged views on the Russian aggression against Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East. Under…
EEAS and UN comment on the situation of political prisoners in Belarus
The EU takes note of the release of a number of political prisoners in Belarus. We are relieved by the…
Hong Kong: EU report shows deterioration of fundamental freedoms
The European Commission and the High Representative have today adopted the 26th annual report to the European Parliament and the…
Swiss Summit: A step towards peace in Ukraine – Blog post by EU HR Borrell
The Swiss Summit aims to develop among the participating countries common parameters for peace for Ukraine, grounded in international law…
UN Security Council adopts resolution on ceasefire in Gaza – EEAS welcomes adoption
The Resolution was adopted with 14 votes in favour and one abstention (Russian Federation).
Israel/Palestine: EU an G7 statements on three-phase roadmap to ceasefire and hostages’ release
The European Union gives its full support to the comprehensive roadmap presented by President Biden, that would lead to an…
Schuman Forum for Security and Defence: Remarks and speech by EU HR Borrell
"We have around 80 dialogues and consultations on peace, security and defence with over 40 partners. 80 structural permanent dialogues on…
Security and Defence: EU and Norway sign new partnership
The EU and Norway signed a Security and Defence Partnership. The declaration was signed by the High Representative for Foreign…
Myanmar: Joint Statement on the escalating conflict
Since the February 2021 coup d’état, the number of people in humanitarian need has risen from 1 million to 18.6…
EU and Moldova reaffirm strong ties at the 8th Association Council meeting
The EU commended the Moldovan government’s continued commitment to reforms in the areas of rule of law, anti-corruption, democratic institutions, public administration,…
Statement by EU High Representative Borrell on Israel’s operation in Rafah
The European Union urges Israel to end its military operation in Rafah immediately: "This operation is further disrupting the distribution…
UNGA vote on Palestinian UN Membership – Debate and statement by EU HR Borrell
The European Union acknowledges the result of today’s momentous vote at the UN General Assembly concerning Palestinian application for membership…
The need of a paradigm shift for the EU – EEAS blog post by EU HR Borrell
"At the occasion of the Europe’s day on the 9 May, some reflections from my part on the necessary paradigm…
Simon Mordue selected as Deputy Secretary General of the EEAS
European Council President Charles Michel’s Chief Diplomatic Adviser, Simon Mordue has been selected as Deputy Secretary General of the European…
Humanitarian situation in Gaza and West Bank: Statement by the EU Commission and EEAS
"The EU Commission took note of Israel's commitments to open new humanitarian aid access points in Gaza, including Ashdod port…
Diplomatic rotation: EU HR Borrell nominated new Heads of EU Delegations
Josep Borrell, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, nominated 44 Heads of…
Iran’s attack on Israel – Reactions
The UN, EU, USA, Germany and many other nations condemn in the strongest terms the Iranian drone and missile attacks…
Josep Borrell: “The EU needs to learn to speak the language of power”
"When I started my mandate, I said that 'the EU needs to learn to speak the language of power'. And…
Red Sea: Remarks by HR Borrell at the press conference on EUNAVFOR ASPIDES
"This operation was a clear and fast response by the European Union to the deteriorating situation in the Red Sea…
No, time is not on Russia‘s side – EEAS blog post by EU HR Josep Borrell
Russian authorities regularly claim that the Russian economy would not really suffer from Western sanctions and that time would be…
Gaza/Israel: EU Commission and EEAS statement on killing of humanitarian workers
The killing by the Israeli Defence Forces of seven members of a humanitarian team of World Central Kitchen, while they…
UK holds China state-affiliated attackers responsible for malicious cyber-activity
UK calls out pattern of malicious cyber activity by Chinese state-affiliated organisations and individuals targeting democratic institutions and parliamentarians.
UK: Statement by the EEAS Spokesperson on recent malicious cyber activities
The European Union expresses its solidarity with the United Kingdom on the impact of malicious cyber activities against their democratic processes.…
Georgia: EEAS Spokesperson on the developments around judicial reform
A comprehensive reform of the judiciary, including a reform of the High Council of Justice, in line with the findings…
US: EEAS Spokesperson on the execution in Georgia
The European Union deeply regrets the execution of Willie James Pye in the State of Georgia on Wednesday. We deplore…
Strategic Compass report: EU bolsters security and defence operations
The report highlights significant progress made over the past year. The EU is better prepared to protect its citizens and…
UN Security Council: Press remarks by EU High Representative Borrell
"In Ukraine, the Russian aggression continues with great brutality. I think there is no way for the Ukrainians to surrender, to…
The EU starts first-ever European Defence Industrial Strategy
The European Commission and the High Representative presented the first-ever European Defence Industrial Strategy (EDIS) at EU level and proposed an ambitious…
Ukraine: EEAS Senior Officials meet Chinese Special Envoy
The EU and China delegations discussed Russia’s illegal war of aggression against Ukraine and ways to promote a just and…
To secure peace the EU needs to be ready to defend itself – Blog post by EU HR Borrell
“We are accelerating our military support to Ukraine significantly. In 2024, in one single year, we will get close to…
Kosovo: EEAS Spokesperson on the Central Bank regulation
The EU notes that the regulation will also affect the financial support that Kosovo Serbs receive from Serbia. The EU…
UNRWA: EU HR Borrell speaks to UN Secretary General Guterres
The High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell held a phone call yesterday, 28 January, with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres to discuss…
US: EEAS Spokesperson on the recent execution
The EU strongly opposes the death penalty at all times and in all circumstances. It is a violation of the…
Disinformation and foreign interference: Speech by EU HR Borrell at EEAS Conference
Participants discuss one of the most significant threats of our time. "It is not about a bomb that can kill…
EEAS and France welcome UN Houthi Resolution
The EU and France welcome the adoption of the United Nations Security Council resolution 2722 of 10 January that is…
Iran: EEAS Spokesperson on the bombing in the city of Kerman
The EU condemns in the strongest terms today's bombing in the city of Kerman in Iran. The EU expresses its…
Guinea-Bissau: Statement by the EEAS HR on the latest developments
In this difficult situation, the EU strongly condemns all forms of violence and all attempts to disrupt the constitutional order.…
Iran: EEAS Spokesperson on the latest executions
The current pace of executions in Iran, at least 600 since January, is appalling. The European Union reiterates its firm…
Bahrain: Second EU-Bahrain Political Dialogue takes place in Manama
In addition to the political consultations, the two sides convened the two Senior Officials (SOM) working groups meetings on trade…
Press remarks by EU High Representative Josep Borrell in Qatar
"In the past four days, I met counterparts from Israel and Palestine, went to Ramallah, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, I visited…
Ukraine: EU HR on the deadly attack in Kupiansk
Russia’s appalling terror against Ukraine’s civilian population shows no signs of abating and reached another grim landmark today. An attack…