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…
Maldives Presidential elections: EEAS Spokesperson statement
Following an invitation from the Government of the Maldives, the EU deployed an Election Observation Mission (EOM), led by MEP…
MEPP: IPI’s Ministerial Event co-hosted by EU HRVP Borrell in New York
The High Representative/Vice President (HR/VP) Josep Borrell co-hosted the International Peace Institute’s (IPI) annual dinner with Qatari Prime Minister and…
European Diplomatic Academy: EEAS launches the second phase of the pilot project
The second pilot phase will run over the academic year 2023/24. Based on lessons learned from the first pilot, and in…
Meetings of EU Commission Members on 31 August 2023
EU High Representative and Commission VP Josep Borrell in Toledo, Spain: chairs the informal meeting...
Meetings of EU Commission Members on 30 August 2023
EU High Representative and Commission VP Josep Borrell in Toledo, Spain: chairs the informal meeting...
Meetings of EU Commission Members on 29 August 2023
EU High Representative and EU Commission VP Josep Borrell visits Madrid, Spain: chairs the second...
Libya: EEAS Spokesperson on the reunification of the Central Bank
The reunification of the branches of Libya' Central Bank is a crucial step towards a united, stable, and prosperous Libya.…
Libya: Statement by the EU HRVP on the latest armed clashes
While clashes in Tripoli appear to have subsided, the European Union urges all parties to continue to refrain from armed…
Ghana: EEAS Spokesperson on the abolition of the death penalty
The European Union welcomes the abolition of the death penalty in Ghana. With this historic step, Ghana joins the majority…
Israel: EEAS Spokesperson on the developments related to the judicial reform
The European Union calls on the Israeli government to continue to seek a broad consensus and aim for a process…
Guatemala: EEAS Spokesperson on the electoral process
The EU remains deeply concerned over the persistent attempts to undermine the integrity of the official results of the 25…
ASEAN: EU High Representative Josep Borrell travels to Indonesia
On 12-14 July, High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell will be in Indonesia on the occasion of the annual Ministerial Meeting between…
Russia: EEAS Spokesperson on continued repression and human rights violations
Russian authorities continue their systematic oppression and disregard of human rights of their own citizens. Repressive legislation and politically motivated…
Sierra Leone: EEAS Spokesperson on the general elections
Following an invitation from the Electoral Commission of Sierra Leone (ECSL), the EU deployed an Electoral Observation Mission (EOM) throughout…
Rethinking security in a world of power-politics – EU HR Borrell at the EU ISS annual conference
"We must avoid risky dependencies but so-called ‘de-risking’ is not without risks itself. We must get the balance right: protect EU…
Our stakes in digital diplomacy – Blog post by EU HR Borrell
“The idea that the Internet should be the tool of states leads to the Internet as a tool for control…
U.S.-EU: Consultations between U.S. Under Secretary of State Nuland and EEAS Secretary General Sannino
Under Secretary Nuland and Secretary General Sannino reaffirmed the intent of the U.S. Department of State and the European External…
Economic security: A new horizon for EU policy – Blog post by EU HR Josep Borrell
"With this new economic security strategy, we make the case for harnessing the political will to use all our respective…
Armenia/Azerbaijan: EEAS Spokesperson on the growing tensions
The EU has been closely following growing tensions between Azerbaijan and Armenia over the past few weeks, with daily shooting…
Israel/Palestine: EEAS Spokesperson on terror attack near Eli settlement
The European Union firmly condemns Tuesday’s terrorist attack near the settlement of Eli in the occupied West Bank. In this…
Israel/Palestine: EEAS spokesperson on latest developments
The European Union is strongly concerned by the latest events in Jenin, which have led to several civilian casualties. Military…
Conditions not met to change EU policy on Syria – Blog post by EU HR Borrell
"While normalisation of relations with the regime in Damascus without meaningful progress in implementing UN Security Council Resolution 2254 is not an…
Guinea-Bissau: EEAS Spokesperson on the results of the legislative elections
The prompt acceptance of the results by all the main political leaders marks an important step in the consolidation of…
Sudan: EEAS Spokesperson on the extension or UNITAM’s mandate
Human rights violations are being monitored and documented and those responsible will be held accountable.
EU lists seven individuals destabilising and undermining the integrity of Moldova and Ukraine
The EU Council decided on Tuesday to impose restrictive measures against 7 individuals under two distinct sanctions frameworks: a recently established…
Uganda: EU HRVP Borrell on the promulgation of the Anti-Homosexuality Act
Anti-Homosexuality Act introduces severe punishments, including the death penalty to which the EU is opposed in all circumstances.
Kosovo: EEAS Spokesperson on the latest tensions and clashes
Brussels, 26 May 2023 European Union strongly condemns the clashes involving Kosovo police and protesters...
Israel/Palestine: EEAS Spokesperson on settlements expansion and housing demolitions
Brussels, 24 May 2023 The European Union is gravely concerned by and condemns the decision of...
ICC and EEAS: Reports of coercive Russian measures against ICC officials
The International Criminal Court (“ICC” or the “Court”) is aware and profoundly concerned about unwarranted...
Chemical Weapons Convention Review Conference: EEAS Statement
Brussels, 21.05.2023 The European Union deeply regrets that the Chemical Weapons Convention’s 5th Review Conference in...
Meeting the expectations of a fragmenting world – EEAS blog post by Josep Borrell
7 May 2023 By Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs...
Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue: Joint Monitoring Committee in line with Ohrid commitments
Brussels, 18 April 2023 The EU, as the Facilitator of the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue, together with...
Yemen: EEAS Spokesperson on the release of detainees
Brussels, 14 April 2023 The European Union welcomes the prisoner exchange operation in Yemen negotiated...
My view on China and EU-China relations – Blog post by EU HR Josep Borrell
Brussels, 13 April 2023 HR/VP Blog – I was supposed to be in Beijing today...
EU HRVP Borrell: Europe’s contribution to the UN Global Digital Compact
Brussels, 31 March 2023 Digital technologies are everywhere shaping our daily lives so we must...
Saudi Arabia: EEAS Spokesperson on the latest executions
Brussels, 22 March 2023 The European Union expresses its regret over the execution of 15...