1. 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

2. Statements by the Spokesperson

   Kyrgyz Republic: Statement by the Spokesperson on the constitutional reform

   The Council of Europe Venice Commission and the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe’s Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR/OSCE) have issued a Joint Legal Opinion on the draft new Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic. The Opinion concludes that some provisions

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 19/03/2021

3. Statements by the Spokesperson

   Kyrgyz Republic: Statement by the Spokesperson on the Presidential Elections and on the referendum on the future political system

   The European Union welcomes the orderly and well-administered Presidential election of 10 January 2021 in the Kyrgyz Republic, especially in light of the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the preliminary findings and conclusions of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 11/01/2021

4. Statements by the Spokesperson

   Kyrgyz Republic: Statement by the Spokesperson on the electoral process and constitutional changes

   The EU welcomes the opinion of the Council of Europe’s Venice Commission on the postponement of the parliamentary elections and shares its recommendations in this regard. It is now for the authorities to assess this opinion and a timely ruling by the Kyrgyz Constitutional Chamber would be welcome.

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 27/11/2020

5. Statements by the Spokesperson

   Kyrgyz Republic: Statement by the Spokesperson on the latest developments

   The European Union takes note of the invalidation of the results of the 6 October Parliamentary elections by the Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic. The EU also notes the concerns raised by Kyrgyz citizens and the international community about possible procedural flaws during the

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 13/10/2020

6. Statements by the Spokesperson

   Kyrgyz Republic: Statement by the Spokesperson on the parliamentary elections

   On Sunday 4 October, parliamentary elections took place in the Kyrgyz Republic. The European Union takes note of the declaration made today by the Central Electoral Commission that the results of the elections are not valid. The EU calls on all political forces in the country to act within the

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 06/10/2020

7. Statements by the Spokesperson

   Kyrgyzstan: Statement by the Spokesperson on the passing of Azimjan Askarov

   We have learnt the news of the passing of Azimjan Askarov. The European Union expresses its condolences to Mr. Askarov’s family and friends. The EU had followed the judicial process against Mr. Askarov since his arrest in 2010. On the basis of the opinion of the UN Human Rights Committee, we had

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 26/07/2020

8. Statements by the Spokesperson

   Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE): Statement by the Spokesperson on the re-appointment of the senior leadership

   As the world’s largest regional security organisation, the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) is a cornerstone of the multilateral rules-based order and the European security architecture. The effective functioning of the OSCE is central to ensuring that our European

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 17/07/2020

9. Statements by the Spokesperson

   Kyrgyzstan: Statement by the Spokesperson on the case of Azimjan Askarov

   The Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic today upheld the life sentence of prominent human rights defender Azimjan Askarov. Mr Askarov was initially sentenced to life imprisonment in September 2010 on charges of allegedly organising mass riots and involvement in the killing of a policeman. Today&

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 13/05/2020

10. Reports

    The European Union's Global Strategy: Three years on, moving forward

    Editorial Sections: EEAS United Nations (UN) Common Foreign & Security Policy (CFSP) EU Global Strategy Regional policies Security, Defence & Crisis Response Counter-Terrorism Crisis Response Military and civilian missions and operations Multilateral Relations Human Rights & Democracy

    Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 13/06/2019

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