Bahrain and the EU

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Bahrain and the EU

The Kingdom of Bahrain is a constitutional monarchy whose legal system is based upon the 2002 amended constitution and headed by King Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. The country has two legislative bodies: the 40-member Chamber of Deputies elected by universal suffrage and the 40-member royally appointed Shura Council. Political parties are not allowed but political societies were legalised in 2001.

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A stronger European Union within a better, greener and safer world - key principles that will be guiding my mandate

I am privileged and honoured to take up the role of the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission.

Sunday, 1 December, 2019 - 11:11
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Josep Borrell assumes the post of EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission

On 1 December, Josep Borrell assumed the post of EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission.

Sunday, 1 December, 2019 - 09:10
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International Day of the Elimination of Violence against Women: lighting up the world in orange to stand against rape

Today, the EU will light up its headquarters in Brussels to show its support for eradicating an alarming problem that is still too common. One in three women in Europe has experienced physical and/or sexual violence.

Monday, 25 November, 2019 - 12:34
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EU-GCC Business Forum: 11th of December 2019

Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre, Muscat

We are pleased to  invite  you to attend the fourth EU-GCC Business Forum that will take place in Oman on 11 December.  

Tuesday, 12 November, 2019 - 15:48
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Syria: EU condemns Turkey’s military action

EU foreign affairs ministers, gathered today in Luxembourg for a Foreign Affairs Council, have condemned Turkey's military action in north east Syria. "We have a common united European Union position … on the developments in the north-east of Syria … there is a clear condemnation from the European Union’s side of Turkey’s military action", said High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini at the press conference following the Council.

Monday, 14 October, 2019 - 19:41
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