1. Press releases

   UNICEF & the EU ring the school bell

   With 897 million school children around the world affected by disruptions to their education, senior officials from UNICEF and the European Union reiterated their support to ensure the right to education for all. The coronavirus pandemic, conflict, poverty, culture, legislation, gender, a lack of

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 23/04/2021

2. Remarks

   Niger: Remarques du haut représentant Josep Borrell après sa rencontre avec le Président du Niger Mohamed Bazoum, durant sa visite au Tchad

   Seule la version prononcée fait foi! Nous avons partagé avec le Président [du Niger, Mohamed Bazoum], l’analyse de la situation [au Tchad]. J’ai trouvé en lui des mots très sages, de compréhension de la situation, en mettant en avant le besoin de garantir la stabilité du Tchad, et en même temps de

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 23/04/2021

3. Press releases

   EU allocates over €43 million in humanitarian aid to South Sudan

   Commissioner Lenarčič, who is currently in South Sudan, has announced today new funding of €43.5 million in humanitarian aid in the country. The funds will be used, among others, to help those most in need, including with protection and food assistance, as well as those affected by man-made and

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 22/04/2021

4. Remarks

   Mauritanie: Remarques du haut représentant Josep Borrell lors du point presse après sa rencontre avec le Président de la Mauritanie Mohamed Ould Cheikh El-Ghazouani

   Seule la version prononcée fait foi! J’étais très honoré d’être reçu par le Président de la République de la Mauritanie [Mohamed Ould Cheikh El-Ghazouani]. Je me rappelle avoir, en tant que ministre espagnol des affaires étrangères, participé à sa prise de poste il y a bientôt deux ans, et

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 22/04/2021

5. Statements by the HR/VP

   Russia: Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union in solidarity with the Czech Republic over criminal activities on its territory

   The European Union strongly condemns the illegal activities on the territory of the Czech Republic that caused the explosions at the Vrbětice ammunition depot in 2014. It resulted in the deaths of two Czech citizens, a serious threat to civilian population and immense material damage. The EU takes

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 21/04/2021

6. Statements by the HR/VP

   Chemical Weapons Convention: Statement by the High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell on suspending Syrian voting rights and privileges

   The European Union welcomes the Decision adopted today by the 25th Conference of the States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) suspending the voting rights and privileges of the Syrian Arab Republic due to its failure to comply with the Convention. The Decision is a strong message by

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 21/04/2021

7. Joint Statements

   Libya: Joint Statement by the Quartet

   At the invitation of the League of Arab States, the Sixth Meeting of the Libya Quartet was held on 20 April 2021 between the League of Arab States (LAS), the United Nations (UN), the African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU). The Meeting was convened virtually and attended by the Secretary

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 20/04/2021

8. Statements on behalf of the EU

   Addressing the threat from chemical weapons use: Statement of the European Union at the 25th Conference of State Parties

   Statement delivered by H.E. Ambassador Marjolijn van Deelen, Special Envoy for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation   Mr Chairperson, I have asked to take the floor on behalf of the European Union (EU). The European Union reiterates its strong concerns that the Russian Federation has not reacted to

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 20/04/2021

9. Press releases

   EU NAVFOR Operation Atalanta: new Operation Commander appointed

   Today, Vice Admiral José M. Núñez Torrente was appointed Operation Commander of EU NAVFOR Operation Atalanta, starting on 21 April 2021. He takes command from Rear Admiral Eugenio Díaz del Río Jáudenes. Vice Admiral Jose M. Nunez Torrente is currently serving as Commander of the Spanish High

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 20/04/2021

10. Statements on behalf of the EU

    Syria: Statement of the European Union at the 25th Conference of State Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention

    Statement delivered by H.E. Ambassador Marjolijn van Deelen, Special Envoy for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation.

    Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 20/04/2021

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