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Questions & Answers: The European Peace Facility
High Representative Federica Mogherini is proposing today, with the support of the Commission, a European Peace Facility (EPF). The EPF is an off-budget fund over the period of the next Multiannual Financial Framework, designed to prevent conflicts, preserve peace and strengthen international
European Peace Facility- An EU off-budget fund to build peace and strengthen international security
In a more challenging global environment, the European Union needs to step up its actions to enhance its ability to prevent conflicts, build peace and strengthen international security. By proposing a new European Peace Facility (EPF) the European Union is taking another step towards cementing its
Local Statement on the execution of Uyapo Poloko
In light of the execution of Mr. Uyapo Poloko, which took place on 25 May 2018, the European Union reaffirms its strong opposition to capital punishment in all circumstances.
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EU, Europe Day, Schuman Day
Happy Europe Day!
Sixty-eight years ago today, French foreign minister Robert Schuman proposed a joint authority to oversee French and German production of coal and steel, launching an ambitious and remarkable project which has shaped the course of European history and redefined Europe's place in the world. This
EU kicks off social media campaign to mark 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
In a year, where we mark the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the EU reaffirms its strong support for the work of the UN human rights system.
CONFLICT DIAMONDS, blood dimonds, European Union, Kimberley Process
European Union takes over chairmanship of Kimberley Process on conflict diamonds
Today, the European Union takes over the chairmanship of the Kimberley Process, aimed to ensure sustainable and conflict-free trade in diamonds. Under the leadership of High Representative Vice President Federica Mogherini, the EU will head this international initiative to stem the trade in conflict
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Europe Day 2018- video message by HRVP Federica Mogherini
Freedom of expression
Freedom of opinion and expression are fundamental rights of every human being
5th African Union- EU Summit
Leaders from European Union and African Union come together on 29 November 2017 to listen to the calls of youth and give concrete answers
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European Peace Facility- An EU off-budget fund to build peace and strengthen international security
In a more challenging global environment, the European Union needs to step up its actions to enhance its ability to prevent conflicts, build peace and strengthen international security. By proposing a new European Peace Facility (EPF) the European Union is taking another step towards cementing its
Central Mediterranean Route: Protecting migrants and managing irregular flows
The European Union and its Member States have progressively put in place a comprehensive external migration policy and strengthened the work along the Central Mediterranean route. Saving and protecting the lives of migrants and refugees, breaking the business model of smugglers and traffickers and
What is the Commission doing to tackle sexual harassment?
Questions & Answers: International Day for the elimination of violence against women
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Annual Report on Human Rights and Democracy in the World
On Monday 16 October 2017 the Council adopted the EU Annual Report on Human Rights And Democracy in the World in 2016.
Joint Communication for a renewed impetus of the Africa-EU Partnership
2017 is a defining year for the partnership between Europe and Africa. In a rapidly changing global landscape, Africa is experiencing profound economic, political and societal changes, and its importance to the internal and external dimensions of Europe's security and prosperity is becoming
Economic Partnership Agreement between the European Union and its Member States and the SADC EPA States
Rubriques éditoriales:  Afrique Botswana Lesotho Namibie Afrique du Sud Swaziland tradoc_153915.pdf
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EU, SADC Secretariat and the SADC Double Troika meeting in Brussels
European Union, SADC Secretariat and the SADC Double Troika members met for their annual Senior Officials Meeting in Brussels on 08/09/2016.
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