1. Press releases

   Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union expressing solidarity with the United States on the impact of the SolarWinds cyber operation

   The European Union and its Member States express their solidarity with the United States on the impact of malicious cyber activities, notably the SolarWinds cyber operation, which, the United States assesses, has been conducted by the Russian Federation.

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 15/04/2021

2. Remarks

   Statement by Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarčič on the attacks against Damasak, Northeast Nigeria

   The EU is following with deep concern the recurrent violent attacks by non-state armed groups against the people of the town of Damasak, Northeast Nigeria. The life and security of civilians is in danger. Humanitarian premises have been destroyed and humanitarian workers are deliberately targeted.

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 15/04/2021

3. Press releases

   European Union and Japan hold consultations on security and defence

   On 15 April, the EU and Japan held consultations on security and defence by video conference. In particular, they discussed operational cooperation for maritime security, following joint naval exercises in the Gulf of Aden in October 2020 and in the Arabian Sea in February 2021, as well as a joint

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 15/04/2021

4. Press releases

   Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action: Joint Commission resumes tomorrow, 15 April

   The Joint Commission of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the Iran nuclear deal, will resume its work in a physical format tomorrow on Thursday 15 April at 12.30 CET in Vienna. The Joint Commission will be chaired on behalf of EU High Representative Josep Borrell by the Deputy

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 14/04/2021

5. Press releases

   United States: High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell spoke to Secretary of State Antony Blinken

   The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, Josep Borrell, spoke with the Secretary of State of the United States of America, Antony Blinken on Tuesday. High Representative/Vice-President Borrell and Secretary Blinken discussed the

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 13/04/2021

6. Statements by the HR/VP

   Somalia: Statement by the High Representative Josep Borrell on the current political situation

   Yesterday, the Lower House of the Somali Parliament voted to a de-facto extension of the mandate of the President and the Federal government by two years following the impasse on the electoral process which should have been finalised by 8 February 2021. This action undermines the longstanding

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 13/04/2021

7. Press releases

   Humanitarian aid: EU allocates €54.5 million to Africa's Great Lakes region

   The EU has announced today new funding of €54.5 million in humanitarian aid. This life-saving assistance will be devoted to the most vulnerable people affected by human-made or natural disasters, epidemics, and displacement in the Great Lakes region of Africa. The aid will address the needs of the

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 13/04/2021

8. Joint Statements

   Ukraine: Statement by the G7 Foreign Ministers and the EU High Representative

   We, the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union are deeply concerned by the large ongoing build-up of Russian military forces on Ukraine’s borders and in illegally-annexed

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 12/04/2021

9. Statements by the Spokesperson

   Ecuador: Statement by the Spokesperson on the second round of presidential elections

   The European Union congratulates the Ecuadorian people who went to the polls on Sunday for the second round of the presidential elections. The electoral process was peaceful and saw a high turnout reflecting the strong commitment of Ecuadorian people to democracy. Preliminary results show a

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 12/04/2021

10. Statements by the HR/VP

    Syria: Statement by the High Representative Josep Borrell on the second OPCW report about the use of chemical weapons

    The European Union welcomes the release of the second report of the Investigation and Identification Team to the Executive Council of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and to the Secretary General of the United Nations on 12 April 2021. The European Union strongly

    Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 12/04/2021

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