1. Statements by the HR/VP

   Statement by High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini on the occasion of the International Day of Democracy

   On the occasion of the International Day of Democracy, the European Union reaffirms its commitment towards democracy as a fundamental right of every human being. Every woman and every man has to be free to participate to the political, economic and social life of her or his country. No one should

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 13/09/2019

2. Statements on behalf of the EU

   Declaration by the High Representative, Federica Mogherini, on behalf of the European Union, on the occasion of the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence based on Religion or Belief

   On this first International Day commemorating the victims of acts of violence based on religion or belief, we pay tribute to all those around the world who lost their lives and suffered attacks because of their religion or belief. Persecution as a response to religious belief or affiliation, or lack

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 21/08/2019

3. Joint Statements

   Joint statement by Federica Mogherini and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada Chrystia Freeland on Hong Kong

   Languages: Français The European Union and Canada recall their close relations with Hong Kong under the ‘one country, two systems’ principle and their strong stake in its continued stability and prosperity. For the last two months, large numbers of citizens have been exercising their fundamental

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 17/08/2019

4. Statements on behalf of the EU

   Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on Hong Kong

   press Category:  Statements on behalf of the EU Regions: Asia China Hong Kong Editorial Sections: EEAS Asia China Hong Kong Unique ID:  190817_1 Press Location:  Bruxelles

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 17/08/2019

5. Statements by the Spokesperson

   Statement by the Spokesperson on the situation in Hong Kong

   Languages: Français In light of the continuing unrest and the increase in violent incidents in Hong Kong, it is crucial that all sides exercise restraint, reject all kinds of violence, and take urgent steps to de-escalate the situation. It is now more vital than ever to engage in a political

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 13/08/2019

6. Statements on behalf of the EU

   Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the occasion of the International Day for the World’s Indigenous Peoples

   press Category:  Statements on behalf of the EU Regions: Africa Angola Benin Botswana Burkina Faso Burundi Cabo Verde Cameroon Central African Republic Comoros Congo (Brazzaville) Côte d'Ivoire Djibouti DR Congo (Kinshasa) Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Eswatini Ethiopia Gabon Gambia Ghana Guinea

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 08/08/2019

7. Factsheets

   EU Asia Security

   With European prosperity and Asian peace and security closely connected, the European Union has decided to strengthen its security cooperation in and with Asia. This is also in line with the steps taken by the EU in the past years to strengthen its role as a global security provider.

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 25/07/2019

8. HR/VP speeches

   Speech on behalf of High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini in the European Parliament plenary session: urgency debate on human rights breaches in Hong Kong

   Check against delivery! Delivered by Commissioner Christos Stylianides on behalf of High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini Dear colleagues, you know well that the European Union is closely following the situation in Hong Kong. In recent weeks, we have seen the people of Hong Kong

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 18/07/2019

9. Statements on behalf of the EU

   Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the occasion of the 5th anniversary of the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 (17 July 2019)

   As we mark the International Criminal Justice Day, the European Union reaffirms its longstanding support towards the international criminal justice system and in particular its unwavering commitment to the International Criminal Court (ICC), as part of the EU's wider commitment to a rules-based

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 16/07/2019

10. Council Conclusions

    EU priorities at the United Nations and the 74th United Nations General Assembly adopted

    The Council today adopted conclusions on the EU's priorities at the 74th UN General Assembly(September 2019 – September 2020). These conclusions complements the Council conclusions on strengthening multilateralism which were adopted on 17 June 2019.

    Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 16/07/2019

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