EU ISS on the U.S. presidential election: What choices for Europe?
The US presidential election will thus have far-reaching consequences for the EU’s own foreign policy. Its outcome will affect the…
New U.S.-led actions expand global commitments to counter commercial spyware
Ahead of a groundbreaking inaugural September 22 meeting on the margins of the UN General Assembly (UNGA), the Department of…
White House roundtable readout on U.S. leadership in AI infrastructure
Today, as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s comprehensive strategy for responsible innovation, the White House convened leaders from hyperscalers, artificial…
United States restrict firearm exports to non-government entities in high-risk countries
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) released an interim final rule (IFR) amending the Department’s…
UK: Response to Russia’s veto on UN Security Council mandate renewal
Despite our concerted efforts to negotiate in good faith, Russia’s veto is nothing more than an attempt to silence independent,…
Finland-US defense cooperation proposal under review
The Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA) will deepen the close cooperation between Finland and the United States in the areas of…
US: EEAS Spokesperson on the execution in Georgia
The European Union deeply regrets the execution of Willie James Pye in the State of Georgia on Wednesday. We deplore…
EU High Representative Borrell met with U.S. State Secretary Blinken
High Representative Borrell stressed the need for more, faster and sustained military assistance to Ukraine. He commended the US for their…
EU HRVP Borrell travels to the United States
High Representative/Vice President Josep Borrell will travel to New York and Washington D.C. on 11-15 March.
European cooperation in the Epstein investigation – EU Commission answer
Law enforcement and administration of justice in specific cases falls within the competence of national authorities. The European Commission has…
German Government publishes report on defence export policies in 2023
According to provisional figures, individual licences were issued for the final export of military equipment worth approx. €12.2 billion in…
Ukraine: Zelenskyy meets with U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine’s Economic Recovery
The Head of State expressed gratitude to U.S. President Joseph Biden, Congress, and the American people for providing robust defense,…
Houthi attacks: Joint Statement on Defence
In response to continued illegal, dangerous, and destabilizing Houthi attacks against vessels, including commercial shipping, transiting the Red Sea, the…
U.S. – Background press call by a Senior Administration Official on Taiwan elections
So, on January 13th, Taiwan will hold presidential and legislative elections following a transition period. The Taiwan president-elect will be…
United States: Background press call on recent attacks by the Houthis
We still have the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group operating in the region. Again, part of that strike group was responsible…
Ukraine: French condemnation of Russian strikes (29 December 2023)
In launching more than 110 missiles and dozens of drones across Ukraine, as it has done almost daily over the…
UN: France welcomes the appointment of a humanitarian coordinator for Gaza
In accordance with resolution 2720, which emphasizes the pressing need to deliver more humanitarian relief to Gaza’s civilian populations, and…
United States: NSC spokesperson Adrienne Watson on U.S. strikes in Iraq
President Biden was immediately briefed on the attack this morning, and he ordered the Department of Defense to prepare response options against…
Finnish Minister of Defence Häkkänen to sign Defence Cooperation Agreement in the U.S.
Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen will make a working visit to the United States on 17-20 December 2023. General Timo…
Finnish Foreign Minister Valtonen to visit Washington D.C.
Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will visit Washington D.C. on 18 December. She will meet U.S. Secretary of…
Israel-Gaza crisis: US vetoes UN Security Council resolution
The United States on Wednesday vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that would have called for “humanitarian pauses” to deliver…
Finland: President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss DCA
In addition, the President and the Ministerial Committee discussed the preparation of the Government’s Defence Report, which is to be…
US: Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on President Biden’s travel to Vietnam
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. will travel to Hanoi, Vietnam on September 10, 2023. While in Hanoi, President Biden will meet…
Finland and the US negotiate a defence cooperation agreement
A year ago, Finland and the United States opened negotiations on a new defence cooperation agreement. So far, three rounds…
US: Sanctions and visa restrictions on individuals and entities connected with forced transfer and deportation of Ukrainian children during Russia’s war
The Department is designating the below individuals and entity that have reportedly played a role in forcibly deporting Ukrainian children…
Camp David: Remarks by US President Biden, President of the Republic of Korea, and Japanese PM before trilateral meeting
And so, strengthening the ties between our democracies has long been a priority for me, dating back to when I…
US: President Biden on the Inflation Reduction Act
But there is more work ahead to combat the existential threat of climate change. You know, we’ve seen historic floods,…
United States: Antony Blinken on global food insecurity
We’re here today and using our presidency of the Security Council this month to focus in on the rising challenge…
NATO Secretary General visits the United States on 12-13 June 2023
On 12-13 June 2023, the NATO Secretary General, Mr. Jens Stoltenberg, will travel to Washington...
Main results: Foreign Affairs Council (Trade), 25 May 2023
Brussels, 25 May 2023 Trade relations with the United States The Foreign Affairs Council, in...
Agenda highlights: Foreign Affairs Council (Trade), 25 May 2023
Brussels, 23 May 2023 The Foreign Affairs Council, in its Trade configuration, will discuss the...
United States: Background press call previewing day one of the G7 Summit
Washington, D.C., 18 May 2023 7:57 A.M. EDT MODERATOR: All right. I think we’ve got...
United States: Statement from President Biden on arrest in national security leak case
Washington, D.C., 14 April 2023 I commend the rapid action taken by law enforcement to...
US: Remarks by President Biden before Air Force One departure
Joint Base Andrews, Prince George’s County, Maryland, 11 April 2023 10:06 A.M. EDT Q Mr....
United States: New major manufacturing and infrastructure announcements
Washington, D.C., 10 April 2023 From Portland Maine to Portland Oregon, Americans across the country...
U.S. State Department: Outcomes of the Summit for Democracy
28 March 2023 Since 2021, the Summit for Democracy process has focused attention on how...
United States: Joint statement on crypto-asset risks to banking organizations
Washington, D.C., 4 January 2023 Federal bank regulatory agencies yesterday issued a statement highlighting key...
United States: Former Twitter employee sentenced to 42 months in federal prison
Washington, D.C., 30 December 2022 Former employee is sentenced to 42 months in federal prison...
US President Biden approves New York emergency declaration
Washington, D.C., 27 December 2022 Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that an emergency...
US International Trade Commission on Sodium nitrite from Russia
Washington, D.C., 3 November 2022 A Notice by the International Trade Commission on 11/03/2022 On the basis of the...
USA: Continuing national emergency in Sudan
Washington D.C., 1 November 2022 On November 3, 1997, by Executive Order 13067, the President...
Europol, EUIPO, and OLAF: Be vigilant with gifts–€16 million worth of fake toys seized during recent festive period
Close to 5 million counterfeit toys have been confiscated as a result of Operation LUDUS...
How to Fix the Algorithmic Accountability Act
After months of advocates turning up the volume on concerns that algorithmic decision-making may exploit...