1. Press releases

   Coronavirus: Team Europe continues to deliver with more than €26 billion disbursed in support to partner countries in one year

   One year ago today, the European Commission and the High Representative set out plans for a targeted EU response to support partner countries' efforts in tackling the Coronavirus pandemic combining resources from the EU, its Member States and European financial institutions, as ‘Team Europe&

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 08/04/2021

2. HR/VP speeches

   EU-Africa Strategy: Speech on behalf of High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell and Commissioner Jutta Urpilainen at the EP debate on the New EU-Africa Strategy Report

   Delivered by Commissioner for International Partnerships Jutta Urpilainen on behalf of herself and High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell

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

3. Council Conclusions

   EU imposes further sanctions over serious violations of human rights around the world

   The Council today decided to impose restrictive measures on eleven individuals and four entities responsible for serious human rights violations and abuses in various countries around the world. Together with the listing of four Russian individuals earlier this month, these 15 designations are part

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 22/03/2021

4. Council Conclusions

   EU sets up the European Peace Facility

   As of today the EU is equipped with a new financial instrument that will cover all its external actions that have military or defence implications under the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP).

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 22/03/2021

5. Factsheets

   European Peace Facility- Investing in Peace and Security

   In a more challenging global environment, the EU needs to enhance its ability to prevent confl icts and strengthen international peace and security. With the new European Peace Facility (EPF), the EU is taking on more responsibility as a global security provider.

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 22/03/2021

6. FAQs

   Questions and answers on the European Peace Facility’s Integrated Methodological Framework

   The Integrated Methodological Framework (IMF) for assistance measures under the European Peace Facility (EPF) sets out guiding principles and possible concerns to be addressed when assisting partners in the military and defence areas in pursuit of the objectives of the EU Common Foreign Security

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 22/03/2021

7. FAQs

   Questions & Answers: The European Peace Facility

   The European Peace Facility is a new off-budget fund, designed to prevent conflicts, preserve peace and strengthen international security, for the benefit of EU citizens, our partners and their populations.

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 22/03/2021

8. Joint Statements

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

   On World Water Day 2021, we celebrate all of the different ways in which water benefits our lives. We resolve to value water properly and safeguard it effectively for everyone. This year’s theme focuses on the ‘value of water’. We should not forget that access to drinking water and sanitation are

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 22/03/2021

9. Statements by the HR/VP

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

   Around the world, NGOs, civil society and human rights defenders protect and promote human rights, democracy, as well as sustainable and inclusive development every day. They often do this unnoticed, far from the limelight and, at times, at great personal risk. On World NGO Day, we pay tribute to

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 26/02/2021

10. Joint Statements

    Joint Statement ahead of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation

    No woman or girl should suffer from violence. Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a severe violation of human rights and an act of violence against women and girls. It is estimated that more than 200 million women and girls worldwide have suffered from FGM. In Europe, at least 600,000 women and girls

    Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 05/02/2021

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