1. HR/VP speeches

   Marking the 10th anniversary of the FPI

   21/01/2021 – Brussels – the European Commission. HR/VP delivered the closing remarks at the 10th anniversary of the Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI). He highlights the key achievements of FPI of helping to turn EU foreign policy into action on the ground and sketches the future prospects

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 21/01/2021

2. Remarks

   Opening remarks at the 2020 EU Heads of Delegation meeting

   09/11/2020 – Brussels – EEAS. HR/VP Josep Borrell underlines the importance of strong EU international engagement at a time of crisis. He calls on EU Ambassadors to be outward facing, results oriented and pro-active to make sure the EU handles the on-going battle of narratives.

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 09/11/2020

3. HR/VP speeches

   EU-African cooperation on COVID-19: identifying socio-political and economic priorities to fight inequalities

   14/10/2020, Africa Week, S&D Group, Brussels. HR/VP Josep Borrell sets out the need for the EU to invest in its partnership with Africa, helping the continent to fight pandemic and its consequences. He stresses how Africa is changing and how the EU and the African Union can be strong partners

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 16/10/2020

4. HR/VP speeches

   The EU in the multilateral system

   18/09/2020- FEPS, Brussels and on-line. HR/VP Josep Borrell analyses the causes behind the current crisis in multilateralism. And he sets out the European agenda for a new, revived multilateral system fit for the 21st century.  

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 19/09/2020

5. HR/VP speeches

   Cyber diplomacy and shifting geopolitical landscapes

   14/09/2020- EU Cyber Forum, Brussels. HR/VP Josep Borrell underlines that cyber issues are geo-political in nature and have a strong security dimension. The EU wants everyone to reap the benefits that the Internet and the use of technologies provide. At the same time we need effective answers to

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 14/09/2020

6. HR/VP speeches

   Navigating a pandemic world: global disorders and Europe’s role

   9/07/2020 – Carnegie Europe/EU Institute for Security Studies, Brussels HR/VP Josep Borrell analyses the ways in which COVID-19 is changing the international landscape and how the EU is addressing the challenges it created in terms of health, economy and security. The EU should present itself as a

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 09/07/2020

7. Remarks

   Remarks to the UN Security Council on the EU’s role in international security

   28/05/2020 – United Nations, New York HR/VP Josep Borrell sets out the EU’s strong support for effective multilateralism and the work of the United Nations. He gives detailed examples of how the EU is working to promote peace and security in many crises that are on the agenda of the UN Security

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 28/05/2020

8. Remarks

   Opening remarks to the annual German Ambassadors’ Conference

   25/05/2020 – German Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Berlin HR/VP Josep Borrell describes the contours of the new world that the coronavirus pandemic is creating. He makes a plea for bold action and greater EU cooperation. He underlines the essential role that Germany plus, notably also as incoming

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 25/05/2020

9. HR/VP speeches

   75 Years from the end of the Second World War on European Soil

   08/05/2020 – United Nations, New York In a special commemorative session of the UN Security Council HR/VP Josep Borrell looks back on the progress that Europe has made in 75 years of freedom, human rights and the rule of law. He stresses that constant efforts are needed to protect these values in a

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 08/05/2020

10. HR/VP speeches

    The EU in support of Sudan’s democratic aspirations

    1/03/2020 – University of Khartoum In a speech to the students of Khartoum University, HR/VP Josep Borrell emphasises the EU’s desire to upgrade its relationship with Africa. He also stresses the EU’s strong support for the wishes of many young people in Sudan for democratic change.

    Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 01/03/2020

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