1. Factsheets

   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

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 13/06/2018

2. News stories
   

   General Data Protection Regulation

   On 25 May, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will come into force. The Regulation updates and modernises the principles enshrined in the 1995 Data Protection Directive to guarantee privacy rights.

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 23/05/2018

3. Statements on behalf of the EU

   Declaration by HR/VP Mogherini on behalf of the EU on the occasion of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, 17 May 2018

   Declaration by the High Representative, Federica Mogherini on behalf of the EU on the occasion of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, 17 May 2018

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 16/05/2018

4. News stories
   

   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

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 09/05/2018

5. Statements on behalf of the EU

   Declaration by the High Representative, Federica Mogherini, on behalf of the European Union on the occasion of the World Press Freedom Day, 3 May 2018

   On this day we celebrate the World Press Freedom Day in a difficult context for journalism. Freedom of expression and Freedom of the press are threatened around the world.

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 02/05/2018

6. Statements by the Spokesperson

   Statement by the Spokesperson on the attacks on MINUSMA in Mali

   Statement by the Spokesperson on the attacks on MINUSMA in Mali

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 16/04/2018

7. Statements on behalf of the EU

   Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU to commemorate the World Water Day, 22 March 2018

   Access to safe drinking water is a fundamental right but is still a challenge in many parts of the world. On World Water Day, the European Union reaffirms that all States are expected to fulfil their obligations regarding access to safe drinking water, which must be available, accessible, safe,

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 22/03/2018

8. Statements on behalf of the EU

   Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

   All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights without distinction to their origin, ethnicity or religion.

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 21/03/2018

9. Press releases

   EU Visa Policy: Commission puts forward proposals to make it stronger, more efficient and more secure

   The Commission is today proposing to reform the EU's common visa policy to adapt the rules to evolving security concerns, challenges linked to migration and new opportunities offered by technological developments.

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 14/03/2018

10. Press releases

    Joint statement on European Remembrance Day for Victims of Terrorism

    Ahead of the 14th European Remembrance Day for Victims of Terrorism on 11 March 2018, First Vice-President Frans Timmermans, High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini, Commissioners Dimitris Avramopoulos, Vera Jourová and Julian King have issued the following statement:

    Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 09/03/2018

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