1. Factsheets

   EU-UN: Global Partners

   The European Union and the United Nations are natural partners. We are the world’s leading proponents and defenders of a multilateral and rules-based global governance system. Together, we respond to global crises, threats and challenges which cannot be addressed by individual nations acting alone,

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 17/02/2021

2. Statements by the Spokesperson

   MEPP: Statement by the Spokesperson on the appointment of new UN Special Coordinator Wennesland

   The European Union congratulates Tor Wennesland for his appointment as the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process. Ambassador Wennesland replaces the outgoing UN Special Coordinator Nickolay Mladenov who made a significant contribution during his mandate, in particular

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 22/12/2020

3. Statements by the Spokesperson

   Death penalty: Statement by the Spokesperson on the UN General Assembly’s Resolution on a moratorium on the use of death penalty

   The adoption of the Resolution "Moratorium on the use of death penalty" at the UN General Assembly on 16 December is an important achievement for the abolitionist cause worldwide. The record number of 123 votes in favour, up from 104 when a Resolution was first adopted in 2007, is further

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

4. News stories
   

   Happy 75th Birthday, UN!

   On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the United Nations, EU Ambassadors in Geneva are sending their best wishes from across the EU. With this special Happy Birthday video, we celebrate – socially distanced but virtually united – achievements of multilateral cooperation of the past 75 years and

   Author: Press and information team of the Delegation to the UN in Geneva - Publication date: 24/10/2020

5. News stories
   

   From Geneva to the World: At UN75, EU and UN continue to strive for a better world

   The year 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the United Nations: In 1945, soon after the end of the Second World War, nations worldwide took the commitment to work together for peace. At around the same time years, European countries chose to follow the same path with the European Union.

   Author: Press and information team of the Delegation to the UN in Geneva - Publication date: 24/10/2020

6. News stories
   

   Celebrating the UN at 75: Remarks by Ambassador Olof Skoog on The Future We Want, an event with youth, leaders and artists

   22 October 2020, New York- Celebrating the UN at 75: Remarks by Ambassador Olof Skoog at the European Union Delegation event on The Future We Want: Youth, Leaders and Artists

   Author: Press and information team of the Delegation to the UN in New York - Publication date: 23/10/2020

7. Conference/seminar
   

   The Future We Want: Voices of Youth, Leaders and Artists to mark the UN's 75th Anniversary

   Join us for an exciting virtual event to mark the 75th Anniversary of the United Nations! #UN75 Bringing together celebrated leaders, including United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed, European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jutta Urpilainen, Chair of the Elders Mary

   22/10/2020

   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1A8au53W5Dg, Virtual, New York, United States of America

   Author: Press and information team of the Delegation to the UN in New York

8. Factsheets

   Reinforcing the EU-UN Strategic Partnership on Crisis Management

   The European Union (EU) and the United Nations (UN) have a successful track record of close cooperation in crisis management around the world, dating back to the beginning of EU CSDP missions and operations. It is no coincidence that in 2003, when the EU deployed its first civilian and military

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 29/09/2020

9. Statements on behalf of the EU

   Speech by the President of the European Council at the UN General Assembly High-level meeting on the 75th Anniversary of the United Nations

   21 September 2020, New York – Speech by Charles Michel, President of the European Council at the 75th Session of the United Nations General Assembly High-level meeting on the 75th anniversary of the United Nations

   Author: Press and information team of the Delegation to the UN in New York - Publication date: 21/09/2020

10. News stories
    

    EU at UNGA75: Championing multilateralism and a strong and effective United Nations that delivers for all

    The 75th session of the General Assembly of the United Nations was opened by the new President of the General Assembly, Volkan Bozkir, on 15 September, with the High-Level Week beginning in a virtual format on Monday, 21 September.

    Author: Press and information team of the Delegation to the UN in New York - Publication date: 20/09/2020

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