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…
WEDIN EU holds second gathering and launches progress report
On Monday 20 November, the European External Action Service (EEAS) is hosting a gathering of WomEn DIplomats Network (“WEDIN EU”)…
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…
EU-Western Balkans ministerial meeting
Following today’s Foreign Affairs Council, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission Josep Borrell chaired…
Speech by EU Commisison President at the International Humanitarian Conference for the Civilian Population in Gaza
We all condemn the massacre perpetrated by Hamas on 7 October. We all call for the release of hostages. And…
EU Commission President welcomes Jordanian King Abdullah, announces support
The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen welcomed H.M. King Abdullah II from the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in…
UK International Government Security Conference 2023: Baroness Neville-Rolfe’s speech
We are going even further to prevent interference in our political infrastructure through our Defending Democracy Taskforce - of which…
UN Security Council: UK on the fragile security situation in Abyei, Sudan
The UK welcomes the mediation efforts by the Government of South Sudan to address tensions between the Ngok Dinka and…
Speech by EU Commission President at the EU Ambassadors Conference 2023
The world is in many ways an irreversibly different place than it was. Conflicts are multiplying around our borders. Ukraine.…
Telefonat von Bundeskanzler Scholz mit dem König von Jordanien, Abdullah II. Ibn Al-Hussein
Der Bundeskanzler und der König waren sich einig, dass eine nachhaltige Lösung, die Israelis und Palästinensern ein Leben in Frieden…
Bundeskanzler Scholz telefoniert mit Iraks Premier Mohammed Shia al Sudani
Bundeskanzler Scholz hat heute mit dem Ministerpräsidenten des Irak, Mohammed Shia al Sudani, telefoniert. Der Bundeskanzler und der Ministerpräsident waren…
Finland: Mediation needs religious and traditional peacemakers
A growing number of the world’s conflicts are sparked by differences in religion and worldview. We need religious and traditional…
Swedish Government: Position on the conflict between Israel and Hamas
The Swedish Government has published its position and on violent conflict between Israel and the terrorist organisation Hamas that has…
Joint Statement following the latest meeting of the EU-US Task Force on Energy Security
The EU-US Task Force on Energy Security met for the 11th time on October 31, 2023, convened by co-chairs Amos…
Statement by EU Commission President at the joint press conference with Serbian President Vučić
Basically, the first message is: Enlargement is at the top of the agenda of the European Union. It is a…
The Nordic countries strengthen cooperation on return issues
The Nordic ministers responsible for migration have agreed on closer cooperation on return issues. The ministers met in Copenhagen on…
EU Commission President’s Press Conference with PM Kovachevski of North Macedonia
I must say that this is amazing to see the progress that North Macedonia has done. And your determination to…
European Council conclusions, 26 and 27 October 2023
The European Council reiterates its resolute condemnation of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, which constitutes a manifest violation of…
UN Security Council: UK calls for renewed UN Mission mandate in Central African Republic
The UK welcomes the positive progress outlined by the Secretary-General in the latest report. This includes improved border management policy,…
Norway: Statement on Israel and Palestine
As Chair of AHLC (Ad Hoc Liaison Committee) donor group, Norway hosted a virtual meeting with our international partners today…
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…
Main results: Foreign Affairs Council, 23 October 2023
The Foreign Affairs Council held a discussion on the situation in Israel and in the region, building on the informal…
Main results: EU – Kazakhstan Cooperation Council, 23 October 2023
As Kazakhstan’s first trade partner and foreign investor, the EU expressed strong support for Kazakhstan’s reform and modernisation process, underlining…
Israel-Gaza Crisis: Diplomatic fault lines in UN Security Council resolutions
The UN Security Council’s first intervention in the Gaza crisis – a Russian-led draft resolution calling for humanitarian ceasefire –…
Opening remarks by EU Commission President at the Berlin Process Summit
What a story we have just seen on the screen, what a story. And what a powerful message it is…
EU Commission President von der Leyen’s tribute to Israel attack victims
At the dawn of Shabbat, last Saturday, the whole world woke up in horror. Hundreds of innocent people were murdered…
Main results of the informal video conference of EU foreign affairs ministers
In line with the co-chairs’ statement published earlier after the 27th GCC-EU Joint Council, EU ministers in their internal meeting condemned…
EU Commission President’s remarks after Heads of State or Government meeting
Today's informal Summit was about preparing for the future. We met, as you know, 18 months ago in Versailles, right…
EU Parliament pushes for start of EU accession talks with Moldova
In a resolution, MEPs vote to reaffirm their commitment to Moldova’s future EU membership and want accession talks with Chişinău…
Swiss President Berset joins third European Political Community meeting
President Alain Berset will attend the third meeting of the European Political Community (EPC) in the southern Spanish city of…
Finland closes St. Petersburg Consulate, services in Moscow Embassy
The Consulate General in St Petersburg was one of the largest among Finland’s diplomatic and consular missions abroad. Its range…
Military assistance: Ukrainian President meets with EU’s HRVP Borrell
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a meeting with High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,…
Ukraine: Press remarks by HR Borrell ahead of EU Foreign Ministers meeting
These kinds of meetings are called “informal” because, first, they are out of the premises of the European Union, and…
EPP Study Days: EU Commission President von der Leyen’s statement in Split
Russia's war against Ukraine has proven that there is a strong need for Europe to adapt to a more dangerous…
EU Commission President and Latvian PM Joint Press Statement
We need to set a vision for successful enlargement. This is why the Commission has started working on a series…
Statement by EU Commission President von der Leyen with Czech PM Fiala
Thank you for your leading role in shaping a good compromise, which is a solid one. I think we can…
PBC: UN calls for ‘clear-eyed’ vision for peace and security
Following the UN chief’s appeal this week for a fresh approach to global peace and security, UN Peacebuilding Commission (PBC)…
Swiss President Berset receives Kosovo PM Kurti
The president stressed Switzerland's support for the normalisation process and called for the implementation of the agreements negotiated in Brussels…
Nagorno-Karabakh: Address by EU High Representative Borrell at the UN Security Council
For months they have been in isolation due to the blockage of Lachin corridor that led to shortages of food…
UNGA 78 : Address of EU Council President Michel
The Security Council Chamber is decorated with a mural. In it, the Norwegian artist, Per Krohg, depicts a phoenix. The…
Azerbaijan’s attacks on Nagorno-Karabakh: Statement by EU High Representative Borrell
The European Union condemns the military operation by Azerbaijan against the Armenian population of Nagorno-Karabakh and deplores the casualties and…
UN Security Council: Statement by EU Council President Michel on Ukraine
The Kremlin dreams of restoring the old Russian empire. After Ukraine, who will be next? Who will be next to…
Global Counterterrorism Forum: Opening speech by EU HRVP Borrell
The speed at which the threat level is spreading across Africa is particularly worrying. Increasing the representation of African voices…