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.…
Middle East: The voice of reason must prevail on the voice of hate – Josep Borrell
"We have to make everybody understand that on both sides, on the Israeli side and the Arab side, there are…
Conclusions and remarks at the European Council on 17 October 2024
On 17 October, the European Council adopted conclusions on Ukraine, the Middle East, ensuring a rules-based international order, competitiveness, migration,…
Main results of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, 14 October 2024
The EU Foreign Affairs Council exchanged views on the Russian aggression against Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East.…
Iran’s missile and drone transfers: Seven individuals and seven entities sanctioned
Today’s designation includes individuals and entities responsible for the development and transfer of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), missiles and related technology to…
Agenda of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, 14 October 2024
The October Foreign Affairs Council will start at 10.00 in Luxembourg, and be chaired by...
Background on the EU General Affairs Council in Luxembourg on 15 October 2024
EU Ministers are preparing the European Council on 17-18 October 2024. They are set to approve a declaration on fostering Jewish…
Israel: EU statements one year after the 7th October terrorist attacks by Hamas
"Hamas' terrorist attacks on Israel ignited a spiral of violence which has brought the entire region to a state of…
EP Think Tank: Outlook for the European Council meeting on 17-18 October 2024
The provisional agenda for the 17-18 October European Council meeting has three main topics. Read the analysis by the EU…
G7 Leaders’ Statement on recent developments in the Middle East
"A dangerous cycle of attacks and retaliation risks fuelling uncontrollable escalation in the Middle East, which is in no one’s…
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…
United Arab Emirates: Press remarks by EU HR Josep Borrell after his meetings
"The Emirates is playing a very important role on providing humanitarian support to Gaza. Maybe the most effective support that…
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 –…
Egypt: Statements by EU HR/VP Borrell and EU Commissioner Johansson
EU High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell met with Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty while EU Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson discussed…
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…
NATO-Jordan statement on opening a NATO Liaison Office in Amman
The plan demonstrates NATO’s commitment to reinforcing engagement and cooperation with its partners in the Middle East and North Africa,…
Conclusions and appointments of the European Council on 27 June 2024
EU leaders have agreed on appointments and nominations for the EU's top jobs and adopted the strategic agenda for 2024-2029,…
Main results of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, 24 June 2024
The EU Foreign Affairs Council exchanged views on the Russian aggression against Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East.…
Agenda of the European Council, 27-28 June 2024 (updated 24/6)
On this page you will soon find all the information related to this meeting. Agenda...
Iran’s arms for Russia and Red Sea rebels: EU Council broadens restrictive measures
This framework, adopted in July 2023, currently prohibits the export of components used in the construction and production of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles…
Gaza: Speech by EU HR Borrell in the EU Parliament on the civilian deaths
"The cities in Gaza have been more destroyed than the German cities during the Second World War – just imagine…
EU-GCC Forum on Regional Security and Cooperation: Speech by EU HR Borrell
"We have the opportunity to ... discuss openly cooperation and topics of shared interest in relation to our security including…
EU Foreign Affairs Council: Press remarks by High Representative Borrell
"Ukrainians have reported 7,000 guided bombs in four months 2024, which is about 60 guided bombs a day. There is the…
Main results of the Foreign Affairs Council, 22 April 2024
The Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg discussed the Russian aggression against Ukraine in a joint session gathering both EU Ministers…
Conclusions of the Special Meeting of the European Council on 17 and 18 April 2024
On 17 and 18 April, the European Council adopted conclusions on Ukraine, the Middle East, Türkiye and a new European…
Main results of the video conference of EU foreign affairs ministers on 16 April 2024
EU Ministers of Foreign Affairs held an informal video teleconference to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East in light…
Middle East Informal video conference of EU foreign affairs ministers, 16 April 2024
Following recent developments, EU Ministers of Foreign Affairs will hold an informal video conference to...
European Council conclusions, 21 and 22 March 2024
On 21 and 22 March, the European Council adopted conclusions on Ukraine, security and defence, the Middle East, enlargement and…
Conclusions of the European Council on 21 March 2024
The European Council has taken a range of decisions on Ukraine, Middle East, defence, crisis preparedness, and enlargement. Here are…
EU Foreign Affairs Council: Remarks by EU HR Josep Borrell
"We need urgent action in Ukraine, both here and in the US. We have been listening after to Dmytro Kuleba…
Main results of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, 18 March 2024
Ministers held an informal exchange of views with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, via videoconference, with a focus on…
EP Plenary: Speech by EU Commission President on the preparation of the EU Council meeting of 21-22 March 2024
As we speak a ship is setting sail from Cyprus to Northern Gaza. It carries the most basic kind of…
UN Syria envoy appeals for urgent de-escalation across the Middle East
The Special Envoy also addressed the bleak humanitarian situation in Syria a year after deadly earthquakes that struck the north…
Main results of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, 19 February 2024
Brussels, 19 February 2024 Situation in the Middle East The Foreign Affairs Council launched EUNAVFOR ASPIDES,...
Munich Security Conference: EU HRVP Borrell meets UN SG Guterres
High Representative Borrell and the UN Secretary-General Guterres discussed the situation in the Middle East. High Representative Borrell thanked the…
Statement from President Joe Biden on U.S. Military Operation in the Middle East
This past Sunday, three American soldiers were killed in Jordan by a drone launched by militant groups backed by Iran’s…
Main results of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, 22 January 2024
The Foreign Affairs Council discussed the Russian aggression against Ukraine, after a video intervention by Ukraine's Minister of Foreign Affairs Dmytro…
ECOFIN Press conference: Remarks by EU Commission Executive VP Dombrovskis
The economic outlook is still subject to many downside risks. This makes it all the more important for Member States…
EU High Representative Josep Borrell travels to Saudi Arabia
The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, Josep...
UN Security Council: Middle East
The continued daily fire across the Blue Line poses great risk to regional stability. There have been several instances of…
European Council conclusions, 14 and 15 December 2023
On 14 and 15 December, the European Council adopted conclusions on Ukraine, Middle East, enlargement and reforms, multiannual financial framework…
EU announces €125m in initial humanitarian aid for Palestinians for 2024
EU-funded humanitarian assistance is provided in line with the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence. It is delivered…
EU HRVP: Starting to work for the “day after”
In Barcelona, the Spanish Foreign Minister Albares and the Secretary General of the Union for the Mediterranean, Nasser Kamel, hosted…
UN Security Council: Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon on Gaza
As we look towards the Middle East, a tragedy is unfolding in front of our very eyes. Israel has suffered…
2022 was the second-worst year for wildfires, a warning from a changing climate
In 2022, nearly 900 000 ha of land burnt in the EU, according to the new report Forest Fires in Europe, Middle…
Main results of the Foreign Affairs Council, 13 November 2023
The Foreign Affairs Council held a discussion on the situation in Israel, the Gaza strip and the region, building on…
Norway: Foreign Minister visits the synagogue in Oslo
Jews in Norway experience hostile attitudes and anti-Semitism, and in recent weeks the extent has increased in the wake of…
Establishment of a nuclear-weapon-free zone in the Middle East – EU Explanation of UN Vote
European Union Explanation of Vote by Spain on behalf of EU Member States at the 78th Session of the United…