Defence ministers and the EU HR visit the European Satellite Centre
The EU defence ministers and High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell have visited the European Union…
Guatemala: EU HRVP Borrell on the Presidential election
The EU is a long-standing partner for Guatemala and reiterates its full support to democratic governance in the country, which…
2023 World Humanitarian Day: Statement by EU HRVP Borrell and Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarčič
Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine has led to a global energy and food security crisis, causing a worsening humanitarian…
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…
EU HRVP Borrell: Why the events in Ecuador matter for the EU
Last week, Ecuador has been plunged into disarray with the assassination of Fernando Villavicencio one of the leading presidential candidates…
Ecuador: EU HRVP Borrell on the assassination of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio
The EU expresses its solidarity with the Ecuadorian government and people, in particular the family of Mr Villavicencio, in this…
Russia: EU HRVP on the most recent politically motivated ruling against Alexei Navalny
The European Union strongly condemns today’s ruling against the Russian opposition politician, Alexei Navalny, by a Moscow Court, sentencing him…
YAZIDI: EU HRVP on the situation of the Yazidi community in Iraq
The EU stands firmly behind Iraq’s unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity, with full respect to its ethnic and religious diversity.…
Sudan: EU HRVP Borrell on the ongoing conflict
The European Union is appalled by the brutality and total disregard shown by the warrying parties towards civilians in the…
Azerbaijan: EU HRVP Borrell on the humanitarian situation on the ground
The European Union is deeply concerned about the serious humanitarian situation affecting the local population in the former Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous…
Sweden/Denmark: EU HRVP Borrell on the burning of Quran and respect for community symbols
Following the recent acts by individuals in Europe that have caused offense to many Muslims, the EU reiterates its strong…
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Press remarks by EU HRVP Borrell after the Stabilisation and Association Council
Bosnia and Herzegovina went from political deadlock to political opportunity, and since December, it has got the status of candidate…
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EU-CELAC Summit: Press remarks by EU HRVP Borrell upon arrival on the second day
"Yesterday, for example, President [of France, Emmanuel] Macron called for a meeting between the government and the opposition of Venezuela…
EU HRVP Borrell: The EU and ASEAN must face together rising geopolitical tensions
At the same time, security tensions are on the rise in the East and South China Sea, where the deployment…
EU-ASEAN: Speech by EU HRVP Borrell at the Ministerial Meeting in Indonesia
International law is often violated. It is being violated by the Russian aggression against Ukraine, and the European Union is…
EP Plenary: Speech by EU HRVP Borrell on the political disqualifications in Venezuela
The lengthy political, economic, social and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela continues as the 2024 presidential elections approach. And political negotiations…
North Macedonia: Visit of Foreign Affairs Ministers on behalf of EU HRVP Borrell
On 13 July, Alexander Schallenberg, Federal Minister for European and International Affairs of Austria, Jan Lipavský , Minister of Foreign…
Syria: Statement by EU HRVP Borrell and Commissioner Lenarčič on the cross-border humanitarian deliveries
The European Union deplores the veto by the Russian Federation in the UN Security Council on 11 July 2023 on…
EU-ASEAN: 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…
EU HRVP Borrell and Commissioner Várhelyi on the 28th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide
Today, High Representative/Vice-President, Josep Borrell, and Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement, Olivér Várhelyi, issued the following statement to commemorate the…
EU HRVP Borrell and VP Šuica participate in the Dubrovnik Forum
In the margins of the Forum, High Representative/Vice-President Borrell will meet with Prime Minister Plenković and will hold a number…
EU HRVP Borrell: What conclusions should we draw from Prigozhin’s mutiny?
Prigozhin’s mutiny, and the fact that hardly any forces actively opposed the capture of the main Russian headquarter in the…
EU HRVP: Rethinking ‘security’ in a world of power politics
What security means is constantly changing and taking on new dimensions. Security is related to threats and conflicts. And today…
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…
Climate and Security nexus: Remarks by EU HRVP Borrell at the press conference
It is a clear coincidence of climate problems and troubles from the point of view of instability, fighting, wars [in…
International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence: Joint Statement by EU HRVP Borrell, and UN Special Representative Pramila Patten
Conflict-related sexual violence is a scourge deeply rooted in inequalities and rigid gender norms. This is why, on the International…
League of Arab States: EU HR Borrell on his meeting with SecGen Aboul Gheit
§The re-admission of Syria in the League of Arab States is a sovereign decision, and we respect it fully. But we also see…
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…
EU HRVP Borrell travels to Egypt
High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell will travel to Egypt on 17-19 June.
Syria: Opening speech by EU HRVP Borrell at the VII. Brussels conference on the future of Syria and the Region
The situation for Syrian refugees and for their host communities in neighbouring countries has become no easier, quite the contrary.
HRVP Borrell: A new EU agenda with Latin America and the Caribbean
This region has traditionally been a foreign policy priority for some of our member states, such as Spain and Portugal,…
EU HRVP Borrell: What can the EU do as security tensions rise in Asia?
Even more than previous years, the focus this time was on US-China tensions. The stage was set by China’s refusal,…
COP28: Von der Leyen, Timmermans and Borrell discuss preparations with Dr Sultan Al-Jaber
The European Commission and the Incoming COP28 Presidency intend to maintain close coordination at the political and technical level in…
Shangri-La Dialogue: EU HRVP Borrell travels to Singapore
HRVP Borrell will join defence ministers, military leaders and senior officials, business leaders and security experts from all over the…
European Political Community: Press remarks by the EU HRVP Borrell upon arrival at the meeting
Putin’s Russia has excluded [itself] of this community by launching these attacks, said HRVP Borrell.
Moldova: EU Commission President von der Leyen and HR Borrell to participate in European Political Community meeting
Heads of state or government from across the continent will gather in Bulboaca, Moldova, to foster political dialogue and cooperation…
Montenegro: EU HRVP Borrell before his meeting with President Milatović
Montenegro continues to be the frontrunner, and to maintain this leading position and to move forward, the country needs to…
Kosovo: EU HR Borrell on the ongoing confrontations
The EU stands firmly behind NATO’s mission KFOR in fulfilling its mandate in the interest of the peace and the…
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.
EU HRVP Borrell: Lessons from the war in Ukraine for the future of EU defence
Faced with the return of large-scale state-to-state conflict to Europe, what must our future military capabilities look like?
Türkiye: EU HRVP Borrell and Commissioner Várhelyi on the second round of presidential elections
The EU welcomes the holding of the second round of presidential elections in Türkiye with a high rate of participation…
CSDP: Speech by EU HR Borrell at the high-level event to mark the launch
Brussels, 23 May 2023 Check against delivery! Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, dear colleagues, dear [EU...
Cuba: EU HR/VP Borrell in Havana on 25-27 May
Brussels, 23 May 2023 High Representative/Vice President Josep Borrell will travel to Cuba on 25-27 May to represent the...
CSDP: EU strengthens its civilian missions to better respond to crises
Brussels, 22 May 2023 Today the Council and its member states have agreed on a new...
EU HRVP Borrell: Some clarifications of EU sanctions against Russia
Brussels, 19 May 2023 When we talk about ‘sanctions’ we actually refer to ‘restrictive measures’,...
Türkiye: Joint Statement by EU HRVP Borrell and Commissioner Várhelyi on the elections
Brussels, 16 May 2023 The EU welcomes the holding of parliamentary and presidential elections that took place in Türkiye on...
Kazakhstan: EU HRVP Borrell met with new Deputy PM and Foreign Minister
Brussels, 16 May 2023 On Monday, High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell welcomed the newly appointed Deputy...
Western Balkans: Opening remarks by EU HRVP Borrell at the firearms control conference
Brussels, 16 May 2023 Check against delivery! Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, Dear partners from the...
EP Plenary: Situation in Sudan
Strasbourg, 10 May 2023 Speech delivered by Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement, Olivér Várhelyi, on...
EU HRVP Borrell: Why Colombia matters for the EU?
Brussels, 4 May 2023 Last week, I was in Colombia. This key country in Latin...