Standing with Syria: EU pledges €2.5bn to support Syria and the region
Demonstrating the EU's ongoing support, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the EU is committing nearly €2.5 billion for 2025 and…
Main results of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, 27 January 2025
The EU Foreign Affairs Council exchanged views on the Russian aggression against Ukraine, relations with the United States, and the…
Lebanon: Statement by EU High Representative Kallas on the presidential election
The European Union warmly congratulates Joseph Aoun on his election as President of the Republic of Lebanon: "This significant step…
Israel/Lebanon: Statement by EU HR Borrell on the ceasefire agreement
The EU welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon and commends the mediation efforts undertaken by…
FATF adds Algeria, Angola, Côte d’Ivoire, and Lebanon to its “increased monitoring” list
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has updated its lists of jurisdictions with strategic deficiencies in anti-money laundering, countering the…
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…
U.S. FinCEN alerts financial institutions to counter financing of Hizballah and its activities
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an alert to assist financial institutions in identifying and reporting…
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…
Statement by EU High Representative Borrell on Isreal’s recent attacks against UNIFIL
"The European Union expresses its grave concern about the recent escalation along the Blue Line. The EU condemns all attacks…
EU launches humanitarian air bridge operation for Lebanon
Today, the EU launched a Humanitarian Air Bridge operation consisting of three flights from Dubai and Brindisi with the first one reaching…
Lebanon: EU endorses additional humanitarian aid of €30 million
As the escalation of hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel continues, today the European Commission has announced a further €30 million…
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…
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…
UNGA: Remarks by EU HR Josep Borrell after EU Foreign Ministers’ informal meeting
"It has been one of the shortest [informal] Foreign Affairs Council meetings, but I have to say one 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 –…
EU Commission VP Schinas discusses EU support in Jordan and Lebanon
The Vice-President will hold high level consultations with the Royal Court and the Government. He will meet with religious leaders…
Syria: EU pledges €2.12bn in support of the future of Syria and the region
At the 8th edition of the Brussels Conference on 'Supporting the future of Syria and the region', the EU pledged…
Lebanon: EU Commission announces a €1bn financial assistance packkage
EU Commission President von der Leyen, Cypriot President Christodoulides and Lebanese Prime Minister Mikati discussed the significant domestic and regional…
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…
U.S. Treasury targets Iraqi airline Fly Baghdad, IRGC-QF, and Iran-aligned militia groups in Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon
Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated Iraqi airline Fly Baghdad and its…
Lebanon: UN Force condemns attack on peacekeepers
The UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) on Thursday condemned an attack on one of its patrols, in which one…
Finland to provide humanitarian aid to crisis areas
The power struggle in Sudan, which began in spring 2023, has led to a rapid increase in humanitarian needs both…
Lebanon: France is deeply concerned by continued border clashes with Israel
France reiterates its support for the Lebanese army, which upholds the country’s unity and stability. It reiterates its commitment to…
Lebanon: France expresses its solidarity with the Lebanese people, three years after the explosion in the port of Beirut
Three years after the explosion in the port of Beirut, France has not forgotten the victims and expresses its solidarity…
France: Jean-Yves Le Drian, President’s Special Envoy visits Lebanon
In this context, he proposed to all those taking part in the process of electing a president to invite them…
Lebanon: EU extends framework for targeted sanctions by one year
It is of the utmost importance for the Lebanese leadership to put aside their differences, work together to form a…
UN Secretary-General appoints Hervé Lecoq of France Deputy Head of Mission for UNIFIL
New York, 8 May 2023 United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of...
France: Ministry for Europe and foreign affairs deputy spokesperson on Israel/Palestinian territories
Paris, 6 April 2023 France condemns the indiscriminate firing of rockets at Israeli territory from...
EU Commission HRVP Josep Borrell on the political situation in Lebanon
Brussels, 1 November 2022 On 31 October, the mandate of President Aoun expired. After four...
Foreign Affairs Council: Press remarks by EU High Representative Borrell
Brussels, 17 October 2022 Check against delivery! Today, as always, [we have] a busy agenda. ...
Lebanon: EU extends framework for targeted sanctions
Brussels, 26 July 2022 The Council today adopted a decision extending for one year, until...
EU Commission publishes Ex-Post Evaluation Study of trade chapters of the six Euro-Mediterranean Agreements
The Commission published the ex-post evaluation of the Euro-Med FTAs with EU’s six Southern neighbours:...
EU hosts V Brussels Conference ‘Supporting the future of Syria and the region’
The fifth edition of the Brussels Conference on ‘Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region’ (#SyriaConf2021)...