1. Press releases

   Sanctions and Human Rights: towards a European framework to address human rights violations and abuses worldwide

   As announced by the President Ursula von der Leyen at the State of the European Union, the European Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy have today put forward a Joint Proposal for a Council Regulation concerning implementation of restrictive

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 19/10/2020

2. Press releases

   Sanctions and Human Rights: towards a European framework to address human rights violations and abuses worldwide

   As announced by the President Ursula  von der Leyen  at the State of the European Union, the European Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy have today put forward a Joint Proposal for a Council Regulation concerning implementation of restrictive

   Author: Press and information team of the Delegation to the UN in Geneva - Publication date: 19/10/2020

3. Statements by the HR/VP

   West Bank: Statement by the High Representative Josep Borrell on Israeli settlement expansion

   In recent days, Israel has announced a significant expansion of settlements in the occupied West Bank, in areas in and around Jerusalem. These plans, which foresee the construction of close to 5.000 housing units, jeopardise the viability and territorial contiguity of a future Palestinian State as

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 15/10/2020

4. Statements by the HR/VP

   Kyrgyz Republic: Statement by the High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell

   The European Union takes note of the resignation earlier today of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sooronbay Jeenbekov, after the recent invalidation of the parliamentary elections in the country. It is vital that the President’s powers and competences are exercised within the legal framework

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 15/10/2020

5. Joint Press Releases

   The European Union and Myanmar hold 6th Human Rights Dialogue: Joint Press Release

   The Sixth European Union-Myanmar Human Rights Dialogue was held on 14 October 2020.  The meeting, held by video-conference due to the COVID-19 related disruption, allowed the EU and Myanmar to discuss human rights issues. This discussion was also in the context of the ongoing enhanced engagement

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 14/10/2020

6. Press releases

   Uzbekistan: Subcommittee on Justice and Home Affairs, Human Rights and related Issues

   On 7 and 8 October 2020, the European Union and the Republic of Uzbekistan held the 16th meeting of their Partnership and Cooperation Agreement Sub-Committee on Justice and Home Affairs, Human Rights and related issues. The meeting was held remotely via a video link between Brussels and Tashkent.

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 08/10/2020

7. Remarks

   Eritrea: Speech on behalf of HR/VP Borrell in the European Parliament plenary on the case of Dawit Isaac

   Delivered by Dubravka Šuica, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Democracy and Demography

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 08/10/2020

8. Remarks

   Iran: Remarks by the High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell at the EP plenary debate on the situation in Iran

   Check against delivery! I thank the European Parliament for its ongoing concern about the situation in Iran, including the recent worrying Human Rights related developments. Iran is in the middle of a difficult period. The COVID-19 is affecting the country severely, with more than 3,000 new

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 07/10/2020

9. Statements on behalf of the EU

   Statement by European Commission President von der Leyen at the UN General Assembly 25th Anniversary of the 4th World Conference on Women

   1 October 2020, New York- Statement by H.E. Ms. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, at the 75th Session of the United Nations General Assembly on the occasion of the 25th Anniversary of the 4th World Conference on Women

   Author: Press and information team of the Delegation to the UN in New York - Publication date: 01/10/2020

10. Press releases

    Venezuela: Press release on EU dialogue with stakeholders in Caracas

    Following the Ministerial meeting of the International Contact Group (ICG) on 17 September, in particular the decision of the Group to work for improving electoral conditions in Venezuela, two EEAS officials travelled to Caracas, Venezuela last week. The aim of the visit was to discuss directly the

    Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 30/09/2020

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