1. Remarks

   China: Speech on behalf of HR/VP Borrell at the European Parliament on forced labour and the situation of the Uighurs in Xinjiang

   These remarks were delivered by Helena Dalli, European Commissioner for Equality Check against delivery! Madam President, Honourable Members of the European Parliament, The European Union has spoken out clearly and repeatedly on the situation of Uighurs: expressing grave concerns about political re

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 17/12/2020

2. Joint Statements

   International Migrants Day: Joint Statement by the European Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy

   On the occasion of the International Migrants Day, the High Representative and the European Commission made the following statement:

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 17/12/2020

3. Press releases

   Chair's statement following the 16 December meeting of the Joint Commission of the JCPOA

   A meeting of the Joint Commission of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) took place virtually on Wednesday, 16 December. Under the terms of the JCPOA, the Joint Commission is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the agreement. The Joint Commission was chaired, on behalf of EU

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 16/12/2020

4. Council Conclusions

   Gender Action Plan III: Presidency issues conclusions welcoming an ambitious agenda for gender equality and women's empowerment in EU external action

   The Presidency of the Council issued presidency conclusions on the Gender Action Plan (GAP) III: "An ambitious agenda for gender equality and women's empowerment in EU external action". The text was supported by 24 delegations.

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 16/12/2020

5. Statements by the Spokesperson

   China: Statement by the Spokesperson on the arrest of Ms Fan Haze

   Ms. Fan Haze, a Chinese journalist who works for Bloomberg News, was detained on 7 December by the Beijing National Security Bureau, allegedly on suspicion of endangering national security. We expect the Chinese authorities to grant her medical assistance if needed, prompt access to a lawyer of her

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 12/12/2020

6. Press releases

   China: 11th consultations on security and defence

   On 10 December, the European Union and China held their 11th annual consultations on security and defence. They exchanged views on regional security issues, on maritime security including in the South China Sea, and on possible cooperation and coordination with EU missions and operations under its

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 11/12/2020

7. Local Statements

   Statement of the EU Delegation in China on International Human Rights Day

   Languages: 简体中文 Created 75 years ago, the United Nations today remains true to its founding principles of human rights and fundamental freedoms. In the last decades, the European Union and the UN have been working hand in hand to promote human rights and fundamental freedoms for all, without

   Author: Press and information team of the Delegation to CHINA - Publication date: 10/12/2020

8. Statements on behalf of the EU

   Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on Human Rights Day, 10 December 2020

   On 10 December, we celebrate Human Rights Day. This day deserves our attention as it marks the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. Today it is more important than ever to recall that human rights are universal and indivisible, and that our efforts to defend them can never

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 09/12/2020

9. Statements by the HR/VP

   Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on Human Rights Day, 10 December 2020

   On 10 December, we celebrate Human Rights Day. This day deserves our attention as it marks the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. Today it is more important than ever to recall that human rights are universal and indivisible, and that our efforts to defend them can never

   Author: Press and information team of the Delegation to CHINA - Publication date: 09/12/2020

10. Statements by the HR/VP

    International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime: Statement by HR/VP Josep Borrell

    75 years ago, major leaders of the Nazi regime were prosecuted for crimes against humanity and war crimes during the Nuremberg trials. This paved the way to the adoption of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide on 9 December 1948, punishing genocide as a crime and

    Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 09/12/2020

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