1. Statements by the Spokesperson

   Kyrgyz Republic: Statement by the Spokesperson on the electoral process and constitutional changes

   The EU welcomes the opinion of the Council of Europe’s Venice Commission on the postponement of the parliamentary elections and shares its recommendations in this regard. It is now for the authorities to assess this opinion and a timely ruling by the Kyrgyz Constitutional Chamber would be welcome.

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 27/11/2020

2. Statements by the Spokesperson

   Operation IRINI: Statement by the Spokesperson on the recent inspection of a Turkish vessel

   On 22 November, the Operation EUNAVFOR MED IRINI inspected a Turkish-flagged merchant vessel in the Mediterranean. Given the pattern of navigation of this vessel, Operation IRINI had reasonable grounds to suspect that it could be acting in violation of the UN arms embargo. Prior to this action, as

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 24/11/2020

3. Statements by the Spokesperson

   US: Statement by the Spokesperson on the federal executions

   The European Union expresses its deep concern over the latest federal death row executions in the United States on 19 November, the first-ever during a presidential transition. Since the decision of the U.S. administration to resume the federal death penalty in July, after a nearly two-decade

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 21/11/2020

4. Statements by the Spokesperson

   Egypt: Statement by the Spokesperson on recent arrests of human rights activists

   The Director and several senior managers of the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR) have been arrested in Cairo over the last few days. These developments are of significant concern, which the EU has conveyed to the Egyptian authorities. The EIPR provides a critical and invaluable

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 21/11/2020

5. Statements by the Spokesperson

   Nagorno-Karabakh: Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union

   Languages: Русский press Category:  Statements by the Spokesperson Regions: Europe and Central Asia Russia Eastern Europe Russia Topics: EU information in Russian Editorial Sections: Russia Europe and Central Asia Eastern Europe EU information in Russian Unique ID:  201120_2 Press Location: 

   Author: Press and information team of the Delegation to RUSSIA - Publication date: 20/11/2020

6. Statements by the Spokesperson

   Ukraine: Statement by the Spokesperson on steps taken by the Russian Federation to further undermine the territorial integrity of Ukraine

   On 4 November 2020, President Putin signed a decree that facilitates the recognition by the Russian Federation of documents and vehicle registrations issued to citizens and permanent residents of Ukraine's Donetsk and Luhansk regions. This constitutes yet another attempt by Russia to undermine

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 19/11/2020

7. Statements by the Spokesperson

   Iraq: Statement by the Spokesperson on the reported executions of convicted terrorists

   Earlier this week, twenty one individuals convicted on terrorism-related charges were reportedly executed in Nasiriyah Central Prison, also known as Al Hoot, in Iraq. The European Union condemns in the strongest terms the criminal actions for which they were sentenced and expresses its sincere

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 19/11/2020

8. Statements by the Spokesperson

   Belarus: Statement by the Spokesperson on the death of Raman Bandarenka

   On 12 November, 31-year old Raman Bandarenka died after several hours of surgery in a hospital in Minsk due to serious injuries caused, according to reports, by the brutality of plain clothed policemen. This is an outrageous and shameful result of the actions by the Belarusian authorities who have

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 13/11/2020

9. Statements by the Spokesperson

   Egypt/Sinai: Statement by the Spokesperson on the helicopter crash of the MFO team

   The European Union is saddened to learn that a helicopter carrying members of the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) crashed on Thursday in Egypt’s Sinai, killing eight observers who were on board. Among them was one Czech citizen, one French citizen and six U.S. citizens. We extend our

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 12/11/2020

10. Statements by the Spokesperson

    Bahrain: Statement by the Spokesperson on the passing of Prime Minister Al Khalifa

    The European Union learnt with sadness the news of the passing of His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain. We would like to express our deepest condolences to his family, to the people and to the Government of Bahrain. As Bahrain’s only

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

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