1. News stories
   

   Nature is suffering. Mother Earth urges call to action.

   Mother Earth is clearly urging a call to action. Australian wild fires, heat records, oceans filling with plastic and the worst locust invasion in Kenya, as well as a record-breaking Atlantic hurricane season. Now we face COVID-19, a worldwide health pandemic linked to the health of our ecosystem.

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 22/04/2021

2. 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

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. News stories
   

   The true colours of water- every drop counts

   Water means different things to different people in different settings. This year World Water Day is about what water means to people, its true value and how we can better protect this vital resource. By sharing all the different ways water benefits our lives, we can value water properly and

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 22/03/2021

10. News stories
    

    Sounding the alarm against racism

    Racism continues to be an expression of hatred that must be tackled across the globe. On the International Day against Racial Discrimination, the EU stresses once again its commitment to the elimination of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance. But commitments need to be

    Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 20/03/2021

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