UNGA 2026: EU pushes multilateralism, international law and UN reform
At UNGA 2026, European Council President António Costa set out the EU’s case for stronger multilateralism, respect for international law…
EU leaders take multilateralism, AI and climate priorities to UN General Assembly
Ursula von der Leyen will join world leaders in New York for talks on strengthening the UN system, protecting children…
EU Commissioner Roswall: Biodiversity action is an investment, not a cost
At the UN high-level event “Road to Biodiversity COP17,” EU Commissioner Jessika Roswall urged governments to step up implementation of…
Outcome of the International Crimea Platform Summit at the UN General Assembly
At the Fifth Summit of the International Crimea Platform, held for the first time on the global stage at the…
UN Pact for the Future: EU written explanation of its positions
The European Union explains its positions on the Pact for the Future at the 79th Session of the United Nations…
Security and Resilience of Undersea Cables: EU endorses Joint Declaration
The Joint Declaration, proposed by the United States, sets out principles to ensure that submarine cable infrastructure is secure, reliable,…
EU kicks off high-level meetings during the UN General Assembly in New York
The EU has kicked off a week of high-level meetings and events during the UN General Assembly in New York.…
UN General Assembly demands Israel end ‘unlawful presence’ in Occupied Palestinian Territory (updated)
The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday voted overwhelmingly to adopt a resolution that demands Israel to bring to an…
UNGA vote on Palestinian UN Membership – Debate and statement by EU HR Borrell
The European Union acknowledges the result of today’s momentous vote at the UN General Assembly concerning Palestinian application for membership…
Situation of UNRWA in Gaza: EU Statement at the UN General Assembly
"We welcome the UN's Office for Internal Oversight Services investigation to shed light into the serious allegations against UNRWA staff.…
UN General Assembly: UK Foreign Secretary on Ukraine
The truth is we – myself included – spent years trying to build a new relationship with Moscow after the…
UN: General Assembly meets over Gaza veto by US in Security Council
The UN General Assembly Emergency Special Session meets on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. The…
UN General Assembly: The UK supports calls for a sustainable ceasefire
The 7th October attacks committed by Hamas, which killed 1200 innocent civilians, were an abhorrent act of terrorism which should be…
UN General Assembly: UK on condemning Hamas’ terrorism
These are UK priorities and we have been working tirelessly with partners to achieve these on the ground, including the…
Human Rights: EU Statement at the UN General Assembly’s 3rd Committee
"Justice must be done and perpetrators of human rights violations must be held to account. The international criminal justice system,…
Ukraine at the UN General Assembly: Press remarks by EU HR Borrell
New York, 23.02.2023 The High Representative made the following remarks in the presence of EU...
Ukraine: Summary of the 11th Emergency Special Session of the UNGA
Note: A complete summary of today’s General Assembly’s Emergency Special Session meeting will be made...
Defending Ukraine: UN-GA demands Russia to reverse course on “attempted illegal annexation”
New York, 12 October 2022 The UN General Assembly passed a resolution by a large majority on...
New York: Ukrainian First Lady on the Ukrainian women in wartime conditions
Kyiv, 22 September 2022 During her visit to New York, First Lady of Ukraine Olena...
Ministers Haavisto and Skinnari to attend high-level meetings of UNGA77
Helsinki, 16 September 2022 The high-level meetings of the 77th Session of the UN General...
UN General Assembly suspends Russia from Human Rights Council
7 April 2022 The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on Thursday calling for Russia...