1. HR/VP speeches

   EU-NGO Human Rights Forum: speech by the HR/VP Josep Borrell

   Thank you for inviting me, I am very happy to participate in your work. It is true, it is my second day in office. Yesterday was the first one. I had the opportunity to participate in the opening of the Climate Change Conference the COP 25 in Madrid, immediately after I went to Paris for the

   Author: Press and information team of the Delegation to the COUNCIL OF EUROPE in Strasbourg - Publication date: 04/12/2019

2. Statements by the HR/VP

   Statement by High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini and Commissioner Christos Stylianides following the earthquake in Albania

   In the wake of the devastating earthquake that hit Albania early this morning, causing a loss of several lives and injuring many more, we express our deep condolences to the people and the authorities of the country. The European Union stands in solidarity with Albania and is ready to offer

   Author: Press and information team of the Delegation to the COUNCIL OF EUROPE in Strasbourg - Publication date: 26/11/2019

3. Statements by the Spokesperson

   Statement by the Spokesperson on the parliamentary elections in Belarus

   Yesterday's parliamentary elections in the Republic of Belarus took place in an overall calm atmosphere. Nevertheless, it was a lost opportunity to conduct elections fully in line with international standards.  The preliminary assessment of the OSCE/ODIHR International Election Observation

   Author: Press and information team of the Delegation to the COUNCIL OF EUROPE in Strasbourg - Publication date: 19/11/2019

4. Local Statements

   Local EU Statement on the Secretary General's 20th Consolidated report on the conflict in Georgia

   Local EU Statement on the Secretary General's 20 th Consolidated report on the conflict in Georgia The EU welcomes the Secretary General’s twentieth consolidated report on the conflict in Georgia. The EU considers important to keep this issue high on the political agenda of the Council of

   Author: Press and information team of the Delegation to the COUNCIL OF EUROPE in Strasbourg - Publication date: 14/11/2019

5. Statements on behalf of the EU

   Local EU Statement on a new death sentence in Belarus

   Local EU Statement on new death sentence in Belarus delivered during the 1359th meeting of the Committee of Ministers (5 November 2019) 1. The European Union deeply regrets that yet another death sentence was reported recently in Belarus, this time handed down to Mr Viktar Serhil by the Brest

   Author: Press and information team of the Delegation to the COUNCIL OF EUROPE in Strasbourg - Publication date: 05/11/2019

6. Statements by the HR/VP

   Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the occasion of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists

   Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the occasion of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists (2 November 2019) Freedom of expression, in all its forms, is the very essence of democracy. Only with a thriving, free and independent media landscape,

   Author: Press and information team of the Delegation to the COUNCIL OF EUROPE in Strasbourg - Publication date: 05/11/2019

7. Council Conclusions

   EU Council adopts conclusions on democracy

   The Council of the European Union adopted on 14 October 2019 conclusions on democracy. The conclusions underline that in today's world, democracy is being challenged and called into question. While democracy remains strong in many countries, in others there is a growing trend towards

   Author: Press and information team of the Delegation to the COUNCIL OF EUROPE in Strasbourg - Publication date: 17/10/2019

8. Local Statements

   Local EU Statement on the death penalty

   Local EU Statement on the death penalty delivered during the 1356th Meeting of the Committee of Ministers (9 October 2019)   1. The European Union and its Member States welcome this regular thematic debate on the death penalty, an issue where all Council of Europe Member States share a common

   Author: Press and information team of the Delegation to the COUNCIL OF EUROPE in Strasbourg - Publication date: 09/10/2019

9. Remarks

   Speech on EU-CoE Cooperation by Mr Christian Leffler, Deputy Secretary General of EEAS

   Speech on the history and future of EU-CoE cooperation by Mr Christian Leffler, Deputy Secretary General of the European External Action Service (Strasbourg, 30 September 2019) Distinguished Ambassadors, Ladies and gentlemen, It is a privilege for me to be invited to deliver this keynote address

   Author: Press and information team of the Delegation to the COUNCIL OF EUROPE in Strasbourg - Publication date: 08/10/2019

10. Local Statements

    EUDEL Statement on the non-recognition of Russian local elections in the Crimean peninsula

    EUDEL Statement on the non-recognition of Russian local elections in the Crimean peninsula delivered during the 1353 rd Meeting of the Committee of Ministers (11 September 2019): Local and regional elections were held in the Russian Federation on 8 September and in the Crimean peninsula. The

    Author: Press and information team of the Delegation to the COUNCIL OF EUROPE in Strasbourg - Publication date: 11/09/2019

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