1. Press releases

   Strong EU trade enforcement rules enter into force

   EU News 47/2021

   Author: Press and information team of the Delegation to JAPAN - Publication date: 13/02/2021

2. Statements by the Spokesperson

   China: Statement by the Spokesperson on the BBC ban

   On 11 February, China banned the BBC from broadcasting in the country, in connection with its reporting about Xinjiang and about the management of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is the latest move by China restricting freedom of expression and access to information inside its borders, following on

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 12/02/2021

3. News stories
   

   Access to education and reintegration, key to support children in armed conflicts

   “Children have a key role to play in building a present and a future where peace will prevail. It is our responsibility to enable them to be such agents of change”, says EU-UN statement on International Day against the Use of Child Soldiers

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 12/02/2021

4. Press releases

   EU recovery package: Council adopts Recovery and Resilience Facility

   The EU is working to turn its €750 billion recovery package into action. The Council today adopted a regulation establishing the Recovery and Resilience Facility, which lies at the heart of the EU’s recovery plan. It will make €672.5 billion in grants and loans available for public investment and

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 11/02/2021

5. Joint Statements

   International Day against the Use of Child Soldiers: Joint statement by HR/VP Josep Borrell and UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General Virginia Gamba

   Joint statement by EU High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell and UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict Virginia Gamba on the occasion of the International Day against the Use of Child Soldiers

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 11/02/2021

6. Press releases

   Winter 2021 Economic Forecast: A challenging winter, but light at the end of the tunnel

   EU News 43/2021

   Author: Press and information team of the Delegation to JAPAN - Publication date: 11/02/2021

7. Press releases

   China: High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell holds video conference with State Councillor/Foreign Minister Wang Yi

   The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, Josep Borrell, held a meeting by video conference with Chinese State Councillor / Foreign Minister, Wang Yi on 8 February. They discussed EU-China relations, the fight against COVID-19, and

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 08/02/2021

8. Press releases

   Russia: High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell concludes visit to Russia

   The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, Josep Borrell, visited Moscow from 4-6 February. During the visit, High Representative Borrell had a wide-ranging discussion on EU-Russia relations and the global geopolitical landscape

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 06/02/2021

9. News stories
   

   Female genital mutilation is a crime. Nothing justifies it. No one should stay silent.

   In some parts of the world, girls under 18 are circumcised and assumed ready for marriage. Ester recalls that she was very excited and agreed to this “BUT when the day came and already cut, oh God I was like half dead,” she cried. Female genital mutilation is a crime and a violation of human rights.

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 06/02/2021

10. Press releases

    Climate change, global response to COVID-19 discussed at 7th EU-Japan Development Dialogue

    EU News 41/2021

    Author: Press and information team of the Delegation to JAPAN - Publication date: 05/02/2021

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