1. Remarks

   Informal meeting of EU Defence Ministers: Remarks by the High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell at the press conference

   Check against delivery! Good evening. Today, we have had the first physical meeting of Defence Ministers since the outbreak of the coronavirus in March. I am sure that coming together has allowed us to go deeper into the several sensitive issues that we have to deal with in this difficult summer.

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 26/08/2020

2. Statements by the HR/VP

   Mali: statement by the High Representative / Vice President Josep Borrell on the latest developments in the centre of the country

   Over 40 people, including women and children, were killed in a number of attacks in central Mali between 3 and 5 June. There are strong grounds for suspecting the involvement of Mali’s armed forces. The European Union wishes to express its serious concern and outrage at these events that constitute

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

3. Factsheets

   European Peace Facility- An EU off-budget fund to build peace and strengthen international security

   In a more challenging global environment, the European Union needs to step up its actions to enhance its ability to preserve peace, prevent conflicts, and strengthen international security. By proposing a new European Peace Facility (EPF) the European Union is taking on more responsibility as a

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 02/06/2020

4. FAQs

   Questions & Answers: The European Peace Facility

   The European Peace Facility is a proposed off-budget fund for the duration of the next Multiannual Financial Framework, designed to prevent conflicts, preserve peace and strengthen international security around the world, for the benefit of our citizens and our partners and their populations.

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 02/06/2020

5. Press releases

   EU announces €194 million additional support to the Sahel

   The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission Josep Borrell participated in the EU-G5 Sahel videoconference. The videoconference provided an opportunity to

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 28/04/2020

6. Joint Statements

   Joint declaration of the members of the European Council with the Member States of the G5 Sahel

   The members of the European Council and the Member States of the G5 Sahel, through the President of the European Council and the President of the European Commission on the one hand, and the Presidents of the G5 Sahel countries on the other hand, have decided to adopt this declaration in order to

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 28/04/2020

7. 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

8. Statements by the HR/VP

   Statement by High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini on the Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare

   The European Union reaffirms today its support to the universal ban on chemical weapons. It is a tribute to all those who have lost their lives or loved ones and suffered harm from chemical weapons as well as a commitment to promoting peace and security. The Chemical Weapons Convention and the

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 29/11/2019

9. Council Conclusions

   Supporting the Sustainable Development Goals across the world

   The Council today adopted conclusions welcoming the publication of the first joint synthesis report of the EU and its member states on ''Supporting the Sustainable Development Goals across the world'' as an important contribution to EU reporting at the High Level Political Forum

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 08/07/2019

10. Statements by the Spokesperson

    Statement by the Spokesperson on the occasion of the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action

    Statement by the Spokesperson on the occasion of the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action

    Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 03/04/2019

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