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60 years of the EU in the World

The voice of the European Union and its people is heard all around the world. From Asia and the Pacific to Africa, Europe and Central Asia, from the Greater Middle East to the Americas, the European Union’s diplomatic network runs wide and deep to all corners of the globe, making a difference when it comes to human rights, democracy support, migration, development, responding to crises, providing security, contributing to defense and building the resilience and capacities of societies.

139 Delegations represent the EU and its citizens around the globe, building networks and partnerships and promoting the values and interests of the EU. Since the Rome Treaties in 1957, the European Union has enjoyed six decades of unparalleled peace, prosperity and security. European countries living peacefully side-by-side has also contributed to a more peaceful world.

Friday, 24 March, 2017 - 23:55
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Mogherini at the EP
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Global Strategy gives EU strategic vision for benefit of citizens, Mogherini tells European Parliament

In challenging times, the European Union needs to think strategically, have a vision and act together, especially after the British referendum, High Representative Federica Mogherini today told the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

Thursday, 28 July, 2016 - 12:23
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Stepping it up for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment worldwide

A strategic partnership between the EU and UN Women has been reconfirmed.

Thursday, 16 June, 2016 - 10:00
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Mogherini and Commission aim to put culture at the heart of EU international relations

EU Cultural diplomacy

Wednesday, 8 June, 2016 - 00:00
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