1. Statements by the Spokesperson

   Ecuador: Statement by the Spokesperson on the second round of presidential elections

   The European Union congratulates the Ecuadorian people who went to the polls on Sunday for the second round of the presidential elections. The electoral process was peaceful and saw a high turnout reflecting the strong commitment of Ecuadorian people to democracy. Preliminary results show a

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 12/04/2021

2. Statements by the Spokesperson

   Kyrgyz Republic: Statement by the Spokesperson on the constitutional referendum

   The European Union takes note of the referendum for a new Constitution and of the local elections held on 11 April 2021 in the Kyrgyz Republic. According to independent observers, the referendum on the constitution was orderly and well-administered, but there were also reports about the misuse of

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 12/04/2021

3. Statements by the Spokesperson

   Russia: Statement by the Spokesperson on the actions against investigative journalist Roman Anin

   The European Union is concerned about the recent raid, brief detention and interrogation of editor in chief of the independent investigative media outlet iStories,  Roman Anin, who has led numerous journalistic investigations into organized crime and corruption in Russia. It is the duty of media to

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 11/04/2021

4. Statements by the Spokesperson

   Georgia: Statement by the Spokesperson on the selection process of Supreme Court judges

   On 1 April, the Georgian Parliament adopted legislative amendments reviewing the selection process of Supreme Court judges. The European Union has repeatedly expressed concerns over the shortcomings in this selection process and the applicable rules. While the EU thus welcomes this initiative to

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 07/04/2021

5. Statements by the Spokesperson

   Timor-Leste: Statement by the Spokesperson on the devastating floods

   The European Union stands in full support of the Government and people of Timor-Leste following the devastating floods that have affected Díli and other parts of the country. Our thoughts are with those who have lost their homes and livelihoods. We offer our condolences to the families of the

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 05/04/2021

6. Statements by the Spokesperson

   Lebanon: Statement by the Spokesperson on the appointment of Joanna Wronecka as Special Coordinator

   The European Union congratulates Joanna Wronecka on her appointment as Special Coordinator for Lebanon, United Nations Office of the Special Coordinator for Lebanon (UNSCOL). We also take this opportunity to salute the tireless efforts of her predecessor, Ján Kubiš. These are critical times for

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 02/04/2021

7. Statements by the Spokesperson

   China: Statement by the Spokesperson on the departure of BBC’s China correspondent and the presence of foreign journalists in the country

   BBC China Correspondent John Sudworth has left the country, together with his wife, RTE China Correspondent Yvonne Murray, and their family.  This departure comes after a long period of harassment of Mr Sudworth and his BBC colleagues by the authorities, comprising surveillance, threats of legal

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 02/04/2021

8. Statements by the Spokesperson

   Ukraine: Statement by the Spokesperson on the conscription campaign in Crimea

   Today, the Russian Federation has launched yet another conscription campaign in the illegally-annexed Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol to draft residents of the peninsula in the Russian Federation Armed Forces. This is another   violation of international humanitarian law.

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 01/04/2021

9. Statements by the Spokesperson

   Death Penalty: Statement by the Spokesperson on the abolition by the Commonwealth of Virginia

   The Commonwealth of Virginia has today become the latest U.S. State to abolish the death penalty. 23 U.S. States have now abolished capital punishment while 13 others have had no executions over the last 10 years. At state level, executions and new death sentences remain at a historic low. Today’s

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 24/03/2021

10. Statements by the Spokesperson

    Armenia: Statement by the Spokesperson on steps to abolish the death penalty

    On 19 March 2021, Armenia deposited the instrument of ratification on the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, becoming its 89th State party. While the Armenian Constitution already protects the right to life and prohibits the death penalty, Armenia

    Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 24/03/2021

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