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…
Excerpt of the European Council conclusions on Middle East, 26 October 2023
The European Council strongly emphasises Israel’s right to defend itself in line with international law and international humanitarian law. It…
UN Security Council: Norway on the situation in the Middle East
Norway has strongly condemned Hamas’ heinous terrorist attacks, killing more than 1000 Israeli civilians and taking more than 200 hostages.…
UN Security Council on Middle East situation, including Palestine
The attacks by Hamas did not happen in a vacuum, with the Palestinian people being subjected to 56 years of…
Conventional Weapons: EU Statement at the UN General Assembly 1st Committee
"The EU reiterates its firm commitment to the humanitarian imperatives that underscore many international conventions aimed at addressing the issue…
Finland’s President and Ministerial Committee discuss underwater infrastructure and security
On Friday 20 October, the President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy received a…
Middle East: EU Council presidency triggers activation of the IPCR
On 17 October, EU leaders meeting in a videoconference to discuss the situation in the Middle East, identified important and…
Main results of the extraordinary European Council video summit
In light of Hamas’ brutal terrorist attacks against Israel and the unfolding tragic scenes in the Gaza Strip resulting from…
NATO Defence Ministers discuss deterrence, missions, Middle East
On deterrence and defence, Allies discussed the next steps in operationalising NATO’s new defence plans, including by assigning forces, developing…
Chair of the NATO Military Committee visits Egypt
From 23 to 25 September 2023, the Chair of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Rob Bauer, visited Egypt upon the…
UN Security Council: UK statement on Syrian regime and chemical weapons
In the decade since Syria acceded to the Chemical Weapons Convention, internationally mandated organisations have confirmed that the Syrian regime…
UN Security Council: UK on Israel and Palestine
We urge Israel to support the Palestinian Authority in this endeavour and work collaboratively to ensure the safety and protection…
EU Commission VP Schinas in the Middle East
On Tuesday, Vice-President Schinas will travel to Be'er Sheva for a visit to the Advanced Technologies Park, meet with the President of…
Middle East: France calls to maximum restraint
Paris, 7 April 2023 In light of the tensions of the past three days, France...
Tensions mount in Middle East as UN reiterates need for ‘maximum restraint’
New York, 6 April 2023 The UN on Thursday condemned the multiple rockets fired into...
US: Press remarks by EU HRVP Borrell after meeting with US Secretary of State Blinken
Brussels, 4 April 2023 Check against delivery! Good morning, I am very happy to welcome...
EU Council extends the mandates of three EU Special Representatives
Brussels, 6 February 2023 The Council has today adopted a series of decisions extending the...
CER: Europe and the Iran nuclear threat
Brussels, 6 February 2023 Efforts to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal have stalled and...
Amnesty International report on Israeli apartheid against the Palestinian people – EU Commission answer
Brussels, 13 January 2023 See question(s) : E-000843/2022 EN E-000843/2022 Answer given by High Representative/Vice-President Borrell...
Finland’s Ambassador: Tunisia brings stability to Northern Africa
Helsinki, 12 January 2023 Democratic development is one of the key factors determining Tunisia’s future....
Forest fires in Europe: Three of the worst fire seasons on record took place in the last six years
Brussels, 31 October 2022 Today, the Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) published the latest edition...
EU President von der Leyen visits Israel to deepen bilateral partnership
Brussels, 10 June 2022 Monday 13 June and Tuesday 14, President of the European Commission,...
EU announces vital €92 million contribution in support of UNRWA’s operations
Brussels, 11 October 2021 The European Union has disbursed an essential payment of €92 million...
Invitation letter by EU Council President Charles Michel to the members of the European Council
It is my pleasure to invite you to our special meeting of the European Council...