1. News
   

   State of the Union speech- Building the world we want to live in: A Union of Vitality in a World of Fragility

   European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen today mapped out in her first annual State of the Union address, a path for the European Union to overcome the fragility laid bare by the coronavirus crisis and build a union of vitality.

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 16/09/2020

2. News stories
   

   COVID-19: both a challenge and an opportunity for democracy

   On International Day of Democracy, the EU reaffirms its willingness to take a leadership role on democracy, working ever harder in supporting those who defend it, build it and hold decision makers accountable in these difficult times

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 15/09/2020

3. News stories
   

   Online outreach event for the launch of the new EU priorities for the cooperation with the Council of Europe 2020-2022 – Strasbourg, 04 September 2020

   On September 4th, the EU Delegation to the Council of Europe organised a well-attended online public event for the launch of the new EU priorities for the cooperation with the Council of Europe 2020-2022.

   Author: Press and information team of the Delegation to the COUNCIL OF EUROPE in Strasbourg - Publication date: 07/09/2020

4. News stories
   

   Let’s unleash youth potential

   The aspirations of young people around the world need to be at the core of our political, social and economic development debate. Protecting and fighting for youths’ equal rights, particularly in developing regions, contributes to a fairer and more sustainable development. On the International Youth

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 11/08/2020

5. From the blog
   

   Empowering youths fuels a brighter common future

   A faster and solid recovery relies on the empowerment of the youth. As the entire world suffers from the Covid-19 pandemic, developing regions are more exposed to its consequences. On the World Youth Skills Day, the EU acknowledges the importance of upskilling the youth to build a more prosperous

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 15/07/2020

6. News stories
   

   Srebrenica: remembering the past to build a better future together

   The EU takes part in commemorating the Srebrenica genocide, one of the darkest chapters of modern European history. Our duty is to remember and learn from Srebrenica, and to honour the memory of those laid to rest and all those still missing. This is a necessary step to work for a better common

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 11/07/2020

7. Interviews
   

   Directions Blog- Interview Eamon Gilmore: Navigating Human Rights in the Digital Age

   Already well-known in the human rights world, Eamon Gilmore has yet to become a familiar name in the tech and cyber community, but it’s high time they knew him. Gilmore represents the European Union on all human-rights related issues. That includes the impact of new technologies on human rights

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 03/07/2020

8. News stories
   

   Announcement of the Global Leaders of the Generation Equality Action Coalitions to accelerate gender equality

   The European Commission joins Leaders from Member States, civil society, women’s rights organizations, international organizations, UN agencies, philanthropic entities, youth-led organizations, and the private sector come together to deliver game-changing results for women and girls on the basis of

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 01/07/2020

9. News stories
   

   Being a refugee in the midst of a global pandemic

   Vulnerable populations, including refugees, are at the heart of the Team Europe response to the COVID-19 crisis. On World Refugee Day 2020, the EU reaffirms its commitment to a world where nobody would need asylum

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 19/06/2020

10. News stories
    

    The role of youth in building stronger, more legitimate, peaceful and democratic societies

    The Council has adopted conclusions on the role of youth in external action, stressing the contribution of young generations to building stronger, more legitimate, peaceful and democratic societies, in which human rights and the rule of law are respected and no one is left behind.

    Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 09/06/2020

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