Children’s rights: UN welcomes the progress made by France
In its final observations, the Committee welcomed the quality of the discussions held in Geneva with the high-level interministerial delegation…
Senegal: Statement by French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs
France is extremely concerned about the violence which broke out in Senegal yesterday, killing nine people.
American Jewish Committee: Transatlantic Friends of Israel opens Italian Chapter
The Transatlantic Friends of Israel (TFI)—the interparliamentary, cross-party network spearheaded by the American Jewish Committee (AJC)—launched its Italian chapter to strengthen the ties between…
International Children’s Day: Joint statement by Ursula von der Leyen and Volodymyr Zelenskyy
The war is having a devastating impact on all Ukrainian children, often leaving profound psychological scars. Children endure tremendous stress,…
Combatting violence against women: EU Council adopts decision about EU’s accession to Istanbul Convention
The Council today approved the EU’s accession to the Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence…
Criminal Tribunal for former Yugoslavia delivers final judgement
The UN chief on Wednesday commended the work of the judges and staff of the International Criminal Tribunal for the…
EU-US TTC enhances emerging technologies, sustainable trade, and economic security
On the occasion of the ministerial meeting, the EU and the US agreed on a list of key outcomes to…
Kosovo: EU HR Borrell on the ongoing confrontations
The EU stands firmly behind NATO’s mission KFOR in fulfilling its mandate in the interest of the peace and the…
Uganda: EU HRVP Borrell on the promulgation of the Anti-Homosexuality Act
Anti-Homosexuality Act introduces severe punishments, including the death penalty to which the EU is opposed in all circumstances.
UN agencies warn of rising hunger risk in 18 ‘hotspots’
FAO and WFP warned hunger is set to worsen in 18 “hotspots” worldwide including Sudan, where fighting is putting people…
Türkiye: EU HRVP Borrell and Commissioner Várhelyi on the second round of presidential elections
The EU welcomes the holding of the second round of presidential elections in Türkiye with a high rate of participation…
Six sexually-abused children rescued by Europol Victim Identification Taskforce
Six victims of child sexual abuse have been identified and removed from harm as a result of the 12th Victim…
Europol: 28 arrested for smuggling migrants via Bulgaria and Romania
Europol has supported the Romanian Border Police (Poliția Română de Frontera) in dismantling an organised crime group involved in migrant…
EU HRVP Borrell: The Horn of Africa – a geo-strategic priority for the EU
The European Union's chief diplomate Josep Borrell sees a huge untapped potential in the Horn of Africa. But the region…
Horn of Africa: EU Commissioner Lenarčič participates in high-level pledging conference
Brussels, 24 May 2023 Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič, is today taking part in the...
8th EU Day Against Impunity: Stepping up the fight with national, EU and global responses
The Hague, 23 May 2023 In recent years, it has become manifest how universal or...
EU Council conclusions on addressing the humanitarian funding gap
Brussels, 22 May 2023 The Council approved conclusions underlining the urgent need to address the...
Iran: Five individuals and two entities targeted by EU’s eighth package of sanctions
Brussels, 22 May 2023 The Council decided today to impose restrictive measures on an additional 5...
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
Paris, 19 May 2023 On the occasion of the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and...
Iran: EEAS Spokesperson on executions of sentenced protests participants
Brussels, 19 May 2023 Today, Majid Kazemi, Saeed Yaghoubi and Saleh Mirhashemi were executed after...
Bosnia and Herzegovina: EU Union High-Level Political Forum conclusions
Brussels, 17 May 2023 The European Union, represented by European Commissioner for Enlargement, Olivér Várhelyi,...
Denmark: MEPs explored fostering a culture of women’s entrepreneurship
Brussels, 17 May 2023 A delegation of the European Parliament’s Women’s Rights and Gender Equality...
European Union Agency for Asylum appoints first Fundamental Rights Officer
16 May 2023 The Management Board of the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) has...
Türkiye: Joint Statement by EU HRVP Borrell and Commissioner Várhelyi on the elections
Brussels, 16 May 2023 The EU welcomes the holding of parliamentary and presidential elections that took place in Türkiye on...
Western Balkans: Eurojust launches new project to enhance judicial cooperation
The Hague, 15 May 2023 Available in: Albanian Bosnian Macedonian Serbian The Western Balkans Criminal...
France on Thailand’s legislative elections
Paris, 15 May 2023 France commends the smooth unfolding of Thailand’s parliamentary election yesterday. The...
European Conference on Democracy and Human Rights: Opening statement by Norwegian PM Støre
Oslo, 15 May 2023 Ladies and gentlemen, I am very grateful for this opportunity to address...
Council of Europe summit: Swiss president among attendees in Reykjavík
Bern, 12 May 2023 For the fourth time in the 74-year history of the Council...
Sudan: EEAS Spokesperson on the Declaration of Commitment to protect civilians
Brussels, 12 May 2023 The European Union notes the signature overnight by the Sudanese Armed Forces...
EU Commission VP Jourova in Berlin to discuss democracy, media freedom and fight against disinformation
Brussels, 11 May 2023 Today and tomorrow, Vice-President for Values and Transparency, Vera Jourova, is in...
EP Plenary: Situation in Sudan
Strasbourg, 10 May 2023 Speech delivered by Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement, Olivér Várhelyi, on...
Netherlands: Additional expenditures on asylum, surveillance, security, and youth protection
Amsterdam, 9 May 2023 Dutch government is facing major financial challenges and has had to...
Pakistan: EEAS Spokesperson on the arrest of Imran Khan
Brussels, 9 May 2023 In the context of Tuesday’s arrest of former Pakistani Prime Minister...
Israel/Palestine: EEAS Spokesperson on the situation in Gaza
Brussels, 9 May 2023 The European Union is gravely concerned by the escalation in Gaza...
Norway: International conference on protecting children in armed conflict
Oslo, 8 May 2023 ‘Children are particularly vulnerable to violence and abuse in situations of...
Belarus: EEAS Spokesperson on the death of political prisoner Mikalai Klimovich
Brussels, 8 May 2023 The European Union learnt with dismay and sadness that political prisoner...
Meeting the expectations of a fragmenting world – EEAS blog post by Josep Borrell
7 May 2023 By Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs...
Kyrgyzstan: EEAS Spokesperson on the human rights situation in the country
Brussels, 5 May 2023 The European Union noted the recent early dismissal of the Kyrgyz...
UN in Ukraine ‘appalled and saddened’ at deadly airstrikes and attacks
New York, 4 May 2023 The UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Ukraine issued a statement on...
Global Report on Food Crises: Highest number of people facing acute food insecurity since 2017
Brussels, 4 May 2023 The latest edition of the Global Report on Food Crises shows that in...
BAMF-Team unterstützt EUAA bei Auslandseinsätzen in Europa
2.5.2023 Mitarbeitende des BAMF unterstützen die Europäische Asylagentur bei Auslandseinsätzen, zum Beispiel in Flüchtlingsunterkünften auf...
Sierra Leone: EU deploys an Election Observation Mission
Brussels, 3 May 2023 In response to the invitation by the Electoral Commission for Sierra...
UN: Secretary-General announces immediate sending of Emergency Relief Coordinator
Brussels, 1 May 2023 The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN...
WTO: FIFA event highlights importance of football for trade and women’s empowerment
Geneva, 1 May 2023 At an event titled “Making Trade Score for Women” held at...
Colombia: EU HRVP Borrell concludes visit to the country
Brussels, 1 May 2023 HR/VP Josep Borrell was in Colombia from 25-30 April, where he...
Bundesinnenministerin Nancy Faeser empfängt neuen Frontex-Chef Hans Leijtens
Beratungen über Außengrenzschutz, Wahrung von Menschenrechten und deutsches Engagement für Frontex Bundesinnenministerin Nancy Faeser hat...
EU HRVP Borrell: A window of opportunity to solve the Venezuelan crisis
Brussels, 28 April 2023 On Tuesday, I participated together with representatives of 20 countries in...
Just satisfaction: ECHR Grand Chamber judgment on Russia’s obligations in the case of Georgia
28.4.2023 In today’s Grand Chamber judgment1 in the case of Georgia v. Russia (II) (application no. 38263/08)...
UK: Joint statement on extension of ceasefire in Sudan
London, 27 April 2023 A joint statement by the Trilateral Mechanism and the Quad on...
Sudan: France welcomes the acceptance of a 72-hour ceasefire
Paris, 26 April 2023 France welcomes the acceptance by the parties to the Sudan conflict...