1. News stories
   

   When going on the move is the only way to move on

   On International Migrants Day, the EU recognises “the important contribution migrants provide to our economies and societies”

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 17/12/2020

2. From the blog
   

   Make cyberspace a safer place

   17/12/2020 – HR/VP blog- Upholding European values and interests in the cyberspace is crucial for our democracies, our economies and our societies. This is what the new EU Cybersecurity Strategy adopted yesterday is all about.

   Author: Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice-President of the European Commission - Publication date: 17/12/2020

3. From the blog
   

   Stronger EU action against human rights violations

   10/12/2020- HR/VP blog- At Monday’s Foreign Affairs Council, member states agreed to launch a new EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime to strengthen our collective action in this field. Taking action on human rights is not only the right thing to do. It is also in our interest: more human rights

   Author: Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice-President of the European Commission - Publication date: 10/12/2020

4. News stories
   

   The EU celebrates Human Rights Day: we will never stop defending universal and indivisible rights

   This year we mark Human Rights Day while the whole world is tackling an unprecedented challenge: the COVID-19 pandemic. Far from being outdated, the fundamental rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights signed in 1948 are more relevant than ever: the universality and

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 10/12/2020

5. News stories
   

   EU lifts Kiribati's “yellow card” following reforms of its fisheries control system

   The European Commission is lifting the yellow card to Kiribati after four and half years of close cooperation. The “yellow card” is an official warning issued by the European Union to trading partners falling short of tackling illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. By lifting the card,

   Author: Press and information team of the Delegation to the PACIFIC ISLANDS - Publication date: 06/12/2020

6. News
   

   An EU-ASEAN Strategic Partnership: how did that happen and what does it mean?

   06/12/2020 – HR/VP blog – Earlier this week, the EU and ASEAN took the decision together to establish a Strategic Partnership. It worth telling the story of the long road to this historic decision and what it means. At heart the EU and ASEAN are “partners in integration” working together for

   Author: Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice-President of the European Commission - Publication date: 06/12/2020

7. News stories
   

   'Wave of Change' European Union Pacific Art Competition

   Welcome to the European Union Pacific Art Competition for International Women's Day 2021. Violence against women and girls is still one of the most widespread and devastating human rights issues facing our world. In the Pacific region, this phenomenon is even more alarming, with some countries

   Author: Press and information team of the Delegation to the PACIFIC ISLANDS - Publication date: 03/12/2020

8. News
   

   Why European strategic autonomy matters

   03/12/2020 – HR/VP blog – There has been a lot of discussion lately, and also some controversies, on the concept of strategic autonomy. It is time to clarify what exactly we mean with this concept and how it can help Europeans to take charge of themselves in an increasingly harsh world.

   Author: Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice-President of the European Commission - Publication date: 03/12/2020

9. News
   

   The EEAS at 10 – For Europe, worldwide

   02/12/2020 – HR/VP blog – Tuesday 1 December was a special day. It marked my first year in office as HR/VP and also the 10th anniversary of the EEAS. This was a good opportunity to take a step back and reflect on what has been achieved and where we go from here.

   Author: Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice-President of the European Commission - Publication date: 02/12/2020

10. News
    

    Debt: the urgent need for a global recovery initiative

    27/11/2020 – HR/VP Blog – During Monday’s Foreign Affairs Council with Development Ministers, we focused on the growing levels of debt that emerging and developing countries are facing due to the economic impact of the pandemic. We must tackle this problem in the coming months to avoid a serious

    Author: Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice-President of the European Commission - Publication date: 27/11/2020

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