Deep Dive Recap: The Sahel and the Gender Perspective
On 13 November 2023, the NATO International Military Staff (IMS) Office of the Gender Advisor convened its third regional Deep…
NATO SG wraps up meeting of Foreign Ministers
Turning to the situation on the ground, Mr Stoltenberg underlined the substantial progress made by Ukraine this year, both on…
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…
Continued strong Norwegian support for Ukraine’s war of self-defence
Norway will continue its strong support for Ukraine's war of self-defence. This was Foreign Minister Eide’s main message when he…
EU Commission and the HR present a strategic and forward-looking report on EU-Türkiye relations
The Joint Communication builds on and updates the Joint Communication submitted by the Commission and the High Representative to the European Council…
MEPs warn of Chinese influence over vital European infrastructure
In a new report, MEPs warn of the risks of growing Chinese influence over European critical infrastructure and calls on…
Statement of the Conference of Presidents on support for Ukraine
The leaders of the Political Groups of the European Parliament, meeting in the Conference of Presidents, today reiterate their unwavering…
Eurojust/Europol: Ransomware group dismantled in Ukraine in a major international operation
Judicial and law enforcement authorities from seven different countries have joined forces in an action against a criminal network responsible…
Finland and Sweden hold historic joint security meeting in Helsinki
Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and Prime Minister of Sweden Ulf Kristersson met in Helsinki on Monday 27 November. Items on…
Israel/Hamas: Statement by EU Commission President on the agreement on an extension of the pause in hostilities
In the past four days, it has been heart-warming to see the first Israeli hostages freed, along with hostages of…
8th Regional Forum of the Union for Mediterranean: EU HRVP Borrell on Gaza and Israel
I am fully aware - all of us are fully aware - of the trauma and rage that are again…
Countering migrant smuggling: EU Commission launches a global alliance
The Commission will present new legislation on countering migrant smuggling. This covers a Directive laying down minimum rules on the facilitation…
EU and Ukraine outline plans for sustainable reconstruction
From tomorrow to 1 December the Commission is hosting a high-level conference in Vilnius, Lithuania on the green recovery in Ukraine. Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevičius will…
Europol Taskforce rescues three sexually abused children
Three children have been identified and safeguarded as a result of the 13th edition of Europol’s Victim Identification Taskforce (VIDTF).…
Israel/Gaza: EU HRVP Borrell on the release of hostages and pause in hostilities
The EU welcomes the fact that, finally, the truce agreed between Israel and Hamas has started today. It should be…
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EU and Canada forge Green Alliance for closer cooperation
Today, the EU and Canada have established a Green Alliance at a bilateral Summit in St John's, Newfoundland. The Alliance…
EU Commission and HRVP reinforce their commitment to protect women and girls from violence
As stated in the EU Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025, the European Commission is committed to preventing and combating gender-based violence. On…
Money laundering and terror financing: EBA consults on new guidelines preventing abuse of funds and crypto-assets
The European Banking Authority (EBA) launched a consultation on new Guidelines on preventing the abuse of funds and certain crypto-assets…
Joint press release on EU-Türkiye High Level Dialogue on Migration and Security
On 23 November, the EU Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson and the Minister of Interior of the Republic of Türkiye Ali…
DPRK/North Korea: EU HR on the satellite launch
The European Union strongly condemns the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK) launch of a military satellite using ballistic missile…
Europol: Croatian narco boss arrested in Istanbul
Europol supported an investigation involving Croatian, German, Spanish and Turkish law enforcement authorities into large-scale cocaine trafficking as part of…
Russia: Vladimir Putin meets with Government members
"One of the issues we discussed had to do with ensuring common security. And I would like to briefly mention one of the aspects, especially because tomorrow in Minsk,…
Nato SG meets Allied leaders from the Western Balkans
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met with Allied leaders from the Western Balkans in Skopje on Wednesday (22 November 2023).…
Sweden: Increased funding to University of Gothenburg to combat antisemitism
In light of international developments, the Government will increase its support to the University of Gothenburg which, via the Segerstedt…
Finland to close more border crossing points
Finnish Government has decided to close the border crossing points of Kuusamo, Salla and Vartius at the eastern border as…
Norway: Foreign Minister welcomes a temporary ceasefire in Gaza
The agreement will make it possible to send more humanitarian aid to Gaza than before. It will now be possible…
Diamonds from Russia: EU statement on the stalled Kimberley Process
"We deplore the Kimberley Process’ inability to consider the consequences for the global rough diamond sector of Russia’s war of…
EU Commission pays a further €1.5bn in assistance to Ukraine
Today, the Commission has paid €1.5 billion under the Macro-financial Assistance + package for Ukraine worth up to €18 billion. Today, the Commission has paid €1.5 billion under the Macro-financial…
Remarks by EU Commission President at the G20 Leaders’ Summit
In the same vein, we will continue with determination to achieve a just, comprehensive and lasting peace for Ukraine. This…
The United States welcome Switzerland joining the Blue Dot Network Steering Committee
The goal of Blue Dot Network certification is to promote quality infrastructure that is financially, environmentally, and socially sustainable; consistent…
Israel/Hamas: Statement by EU Commission President on the release of hostages and a pause in hostilities
I wholeheartedly welcome the agreement reached on the release of the 50 hostages and on a pause in hostilities. Every…
Statement by the NATO SG on the satellite launch by the DPRK
I strongly condemn the launch of a military satellite by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, using ballistic missile technology…
Main results of the EU Foreign Affairs Council on Development, 21 November 2023
The Foreign Affairs Council, in its development configuration, was briefed about the situation in Ukraine, aid to Palestine, implementation of…
FinCEN Exchange discusss attempts by Russia to evade export controls
The Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and Office of Foreign Assets Control, along with the Department…
Bahrain: Second EU-Bahrain Political Dialogue takes place in Manama
In addition to the political consultations, the two sides convened the two Senior Officials (SOM) working groups meetings on trade…
Palestine: EU Commission finalises the review of EU aid
The review has shown that the EU Commission controls and existing safeguards in place- which have been significantly strengthened in…
EU cybersecurity exercise to foster cooperation and promote free and fair EU elections
The exercise is part of the measures being implemented by the European Union to ensure free and fair elections in…
Statement by EU Commission President on the 10th anniversary of the Euromaidan protests
Ten years of dignity. Ten years of pride. Ten years of striving for freedom. The cold November nights of Euromaidan…
EU police cooperation: EU lawmakers agree on more efficient data exchanges
EU Parliament and the Council negotiators have reached a deal political agreement on updating the framework for fingerprint, DNA and…
EU Joint Report on the implementation of the “Action Plan on Military Mobility 2.0”
The Strategic Compass on Security and Defence 1 of March 2022 confirmed that substantially enhancing military mobility is vital for European security and defence, in particular…
Main results of the European Economic Area Council, 20 November 2023
The EEA Council discussed the overall functioning of the EEA Agreement and held an orientation debate on economic security.
Europol/Western Balkans: 39 suspects identified in major online child abuse operation
Operation MOZAIK 2023 was led by the Slovenian National Police and coordinated by Europol in the framework of the European…
Honest and reliable development support: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The United Kingdom is committed to development partnerships founded on mutual respect that support national efforts to reduce poverty and…
Azerbaijan: International court order on Nagorno-Karabakh situation
The Court – to which the matter was referred on the basis of the International Convention on the Elimination of…
Swiss Confederation assesses its approach to business and human rights
The FDFA and EAER are jointly coordinating the NAP 2020–2023 for the implementation of the UN Guiding Principles on Business…
Finland: The Defence Forces’ participation in international training cooperation in 2024
Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has decided on the Defence Forces' participation in international training cooperation in 2024. In accordance…
Sweden scales up support to civilian population in Sudan
Through the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), Sweden is providing an additional SEK 149 million to the civilian population…