1. News stories
   

   Call for urgent global action to mitigate climate crisis- the external dimension of the European Green Deal

   From growing onions in the sand, beekeeping to preserve wildlife, building homes from plastic bottles, to solar parks and other initiatives to switch to green: such concrete actions, big or small, help to mitigate climate change. Yet there is a need for drastic action. Climate action is at the heart

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 25/01/2021

2. News
   

   Biden’s presidency begins: a fresh start for the US but also for transatlantic relations

   22/01/2020 – HR/VP blog – The inauguration of Joe Biden opens a welcome new chapter in EU-US relations. As President Biden has signalled, there is much to repair and rebuild, both at home and abroad. But this is above all a moment of opportunity. We as EU are ready to revive our partnership, which

   Author: Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice-President of the European Commission - Publication date: 22/01/2021

3. From the blog
   

   We need humanitarian access to Tigray as urgent first step towards peace in Ethiopia

   15/01/2021 – HR/VP Blog – For more than two months, conflict has been raging in the Tigray region in Ethiopia. The situation is desperate for the local population and the conflict is unsettling dynamics both within Ethiopia and the whole region. I have passed a clear message to the Ethiopian

   Author: Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice-President of the European Commission - Publication date: 15/01/2021

4. News
   

   The events in Washington and what it means for Europe

   10/01/2021 – HR/VP blog – The shocking events in Washington last Wednesday must be a wake-up call for all democracy advocates around the world. We need to fight harder against disinformation and inequalities and renew global cooperation to promote the rule of law and democratic values.

   Author: Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice-President of the European Commission - Publication date: 10/01/2021

5. From the blog
   

   Bosnia and Herzegovina: the migration crisis is far from over

   05/01/2021 – HR/VP blog – Over the last weeks, we have witnessed a serious humanitarian crisis concerning hundreds of migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The crisis is largely due to the dysfunctioning governance in the country. However, it also reminds us of the urgent need to update our common

   Author: Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice-President of the European Commission - Publication date: 05/01/2021

6. News stories
   

   Distinct and exquisite performance of the European- Zambian Christmas Carol

   In the spirit of the EU – Zambian Partnership, the Team Europe together with Zambians celebrated the festive season with a beautifully and artistically performed Christmas carol merging the European and Zambian timeless classics ‘Silent night, Holy night’, composed in 1818 by Franz Xaver Gruber to

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 04/01/2021

7. News stories
   

   Celebration of Christmas Dinner with the launch of the EU Cookbook – Pikani

   The EU and its Member States as Team Europe together with the Zambian friends and vulnerable children celebrated the Christmas dinner over tasting Zambian-European fusion dishes, sharing Christmas own traditions, and singing Christmas carols.

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 04/01/2021

8. From the blog
   

   Placing culture at the heart of our dialogue with Africa

   03/01/2021 – HR/VP blog – In 2021, we want to give fresh impetus to the partnership between the European Union and Africa. However, this partnership should not be limited to economic and political issues – culture and cultural exchanges should become a key part of it.

   Author: Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice-President of the European Commission - Publication date: 03/01/2021

9. From the blog
   

   The EU continues to stand with the people of Belarus

   22/12/2020 – HR/VP blog – Five months after the rigged presidential elections of 9 August, the European Union continues to stand with the people of Belarus. Last Wednesday I met Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, former presidential candidate and leader of the democratic Belarus. During her visit she received

   Author: Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice-President of the European Commission - Publication date: 22/12/2020

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    The way ahead after a difficult 2020 for EU-Turkey relations  

    18/12/2020 – HR/VP blog – Tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean and relations with Turkey have been one of the greatest EU challenges in 2020 and this will likely remain the case for 2021. It is not surprising that the last European Council of the year, held last week, has had this as one of its

    Author: Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice-President of the European Commission - Publication date: 18/12/2020

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