1. Joint Statements

   International Migrants Day: Joint Statement by the European Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy

   On the occasion of the International Migrants Day, the High Representative and the European Commission made the following statement:

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 17/12/2020

2. Statements on behalf of the EU

   Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on Human Rights Day, 10 December 2020

   On 10 December, we celebrate Human Rights Day. This day deserves our attention as it marks the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. Today it is more important than ever to recall that human rights are universal and indivisible, and that our efforts to defend them can never

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 09/12/2020

3. Joint Statements

   Syria: Statement by High Representative Josep Borrell and Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarčič on the UN vote on cross border assistance

   The United Nations Security Council adopted on Saturday a much-needed resolution on cross border assistance that is crucial for helping people suffering from the conflict in Syria. We appreciate the tireless efforts of the penholders- Germany and Belgium- and all other EU Member States and

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 12/07/2020

4. Statements by the HR/VP

   International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace: video message by the HR/VP Josep Borrell

   Check against delivery! Today, we celebrate the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace. As we tackle the biggest global health crisis of our generation, the European Union reaffirms its longstanding commitment to international cooperation and to the rules-based international

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 24/04/2020

5. Statements by the HR/VP

   Statement by High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini on the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace

   Statement by High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini on the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 23/04/2019

6. Press releases

   Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union to commemorate the World Water Day

   The fundamental human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation apply to every human being and are fully recognised and backed by the EU in its diplomatic efforts and development policy.

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 22/03/2019

7. Joint Statements

   Statement on the occasion of International Women's Day 2019

   Equality is a core value of the European Union, and a principle we will keep fighting for. Equality between women and men is no exception.

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 07/03/2019

8. Statements by the HR/VP

   Statement by High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini on the occasion of the World NGO Day

   Statement by High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini on the occasion of the World NGO Day

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 26/02/2019

9. Statements by the HR/VP

   Statement by High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini on the International Holocaust Remembrance Day

   Statement by High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini on the International Holocaust Remembrance Day

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 25/01/2019

10. Statements on behalf of the EU

    Declaration by the High Representative Federica Mogherini on behalf of the EU on Human Rights Day, 10 December 2018

    On this day, 70 years ago, the Member States of the United Nations came together to adopt the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This step brought the world together after the greatest tragedy in human history. We have come a long way since then.

    Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 09/12/2018

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