1. Statements by the HR/VP

   International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace: video message by the HR/VP Josep Borrell

   Check against delivery! Today, we celebrate the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace. As we tackle the biggest global health crisis of our generation, the European Union reaffirms its longstanding commitment to international cooperation and to the rules-based international

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 24/04/2020

2. Statements by the Spokesperson

   Statement by the Spokesperson on the recent execution of a juvenile offender in Iran

   On 21 April 2020, juvenile offender Shayan Saeedpour was executed in Iran, after being sentenced to death in October 2018 in connection with a fatal stabbing. He was 17 years old at the time of the crime that occurred in August 2015. Article 91 of Iran's Penal Code authorises judges to use

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 21/04/2020

3. Remarks

   Implications of Covid-19 for the external action of the EU: remarks by HR/VP Josep Borrell at the AFET-SEDE-DROI Committee

   Brussels, 20/04/2020 Check against delivery! Thank you for this opportunity to discuss the implications of this pandemic in EU foreign affairs and for your strong support to a joint EU response to this global crisis. Because it is really a global crisis which is affecting all geopolitical aspects.

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 20/04/2020

4. Statements by the HR/VP

   Coronavirus: Statement by the High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell following the EU Leaders’ video conference

   Check against delivery! Yesterday, I participated at the European Council meeting. It was a long and intense discussion among European leaders, after which we passed a very clear message: that the European Union and its Member States will do everything they can, everything necessary to overcome the

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 27/03/2020

5. Joint Statements

   World Water Day: Joint Statement by the High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell and Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevičius

   In Europe and in the world, all minds are focused on actions to tackle the outbreak of the coronavirus and mitigate the effects of the crisis. The European Union works on all fronts to support these efforts. The latest information can be found on the dedicated European Commission website. We take

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 21/03/2020

6. Press releases

   Conclusions by the President of the European Council following the video conference with members of the European Council on COVID-19

   Today 17 March, Members of the European Council held a videoconference on COVID 19 in order to follow up on previous conclusions of 10 March 2020 together with the ECB President, the President of the Eurogroup and the High Representative.

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 17/03/2020

7. Statements on behalf of the EU

   European Commission statement on the European Remembrance Day for Victims of Terrorism

   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: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 11/03/2020

8. Press releases

   Statement by the European Commission ahead of International Women's Day 2020

   Gender equality is a core principle of the European Union. Yet it is still not a reality. In business, politics and society as a whole, we can only reach our full potential if we use all of our talent and diversity. Women face too many hurdles and barriers on their way. In Europe and beyond, women

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 06/03/2020

9. Statements by the HR/VP

   World NGO Day: Statement by the High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell

   On world Non-Governmental Organisation Day, celebrated on 27 February, the European Union applauds the fundamental contribution made by civil society organisations to the promotion of human rights, good governance, democracy and the rule of law. As such, they are key partners for the successful

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 27/02/2020

10. Press releases

    JCPOA: Chair's Statement following the meeting of the Joint Commission

    A meeting of the Joint Commission of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) took place in Vienna on 26 February 2020. 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 High

    Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 26/02/2020

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