1. Council Conclusions

   Countering hybrid threats: Council calls for enhanced common action

   The Council today adopted conclusions which set priorities and guidelines for EU cooperation in the field of countering hybrid threats and enhancing resilience to these threats, building on the progress made in recent years.

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 10/12/2019

2. Council Conclusions

   Civilian CSDP Compact: Council adopts conclusions

   The Council today adopted conclusions on the Civilian Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) Compact reaffirming its commitment to make civilian CSDP more capable, more effective, flexible and responsive, as well as more joined up.

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 09/12/2019

3. HR/VP speeches

   Speech by High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini at the High Level Event on the Role of Women and Youth in Peace and Security

   Check against delivery!   Thank you all for being here. Thank you for organising this. It is true, indeed, that the idea of having this event on the occasion of my visit here in Japan- the second time in a month  - and on the occasion of the G20 Foreign Ministers' meeting came out of a

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 22/11/2019

4. Press releases

   Main results- Foreign Affairs Council 11/11/2019

   The Foreign Affairs Council discussed pressing issues on the international agenda. The High Representative and foreign ministers followed-up on their discussion on Syria at the last Foreign Affairs Council in October, and recalled their commitment to halt arms exports to Turkey. They also noted the

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 11/11/2019

5. Statements by the Spokesperson

   Statement by the Spokesperson on the appointment of the new IAEA Director General

   The European Union congratulates Rafael Mariano Grossi of Argentina on his appointment as the new Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). IAEA plays a crucial role in upholding nuclear safety and security, a rules-based global order, effective multilateralism, and

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 30/10/2019

6. HR/VP speeches

   Speech by High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini at the annual conference of the European Union Institute for Security Studies (EUISS)

   Check against delivery!   Thank you. Thank you very much, Gustav [Lindstrom, Director of the EU Institute for Security Studies, EUISS]. Let me also thank you and – let me say- our entire team for the excellent work that we have done over these last five years, also for organising this year again th

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 04/10/2019

7. Press releases

   Bosnia and Herzegovina: EU appoints new Special Representative

   On 8 August 2019, the Council appointed Johann Sattler as EU Special Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina. He will also take over the role of the Head of the European Union's Delegation in Sarajevo.

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 08/08/2019

8. Press releases

   Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on Venezuela

   The EU reaffirms that the underlying multidimensional crisis requires an urgent political solution. This can only be achieved through a peaceful, democratic and Venezuelan-owned process leading to free and fair presidential elections.

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 16/07/2019

9. Press releases

   Western Balkans Summit in Poznań: strengthening links within the region and with the EU

   At the Poznań Summit on the Western Balkans, the EU confirmed its commitment to strengthen cooperation with the region with a set of concrete measures focusing on five key areas: transport and energy, digital, economy, security and good neighbourly relations.

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 05/07/2019

10. Press releases

    European Council appoints new EU leaders

    The European Council elected today Charles Michel as President of the European Council. The President of the European Council is elected for the period from 1 December 2019 until 31 May 2022. The European Council adopted the decision proposing Ursula von der Leyen to the European Parliament as

    Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 02/07/2019

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