1. Statements by the HR/VP

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

   The deterioration of democracy and human rights in Nicaragua, including the repression of political opponents, demonstrators, journalists and civil society, continues. Recent legislation, such as the adoption of the Foreign Agents Registration Law and the Special Law on Cybercrime, as well as the

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 22/12/2020

2. Statements by the HR/VP

   IGAD: Statement by the High Representative Josep Borrell on IGAD summit

   Languages: Français The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) leaders are meeting in Djibouti today at a time when the region has pulled together impressively to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic and a desert locust invasion. And at a time, when the stability of the region is threatened by

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 20/12/2020

3. Statements by the HR/VP

   International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime: Statement by HR/VP Josep Borrell

   75 years ago, major leaders of the Nazi regime were prosecuted for crimes against humanity and war crimes during the Nuremberg trials. This paved the way to the adoption of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide on 9 December 1948, punishing genocide as a crime and

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 09/12/2020

4. Statements by the HR/VP

   Ethiopia: Statement by High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell on his meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, Mr Demeke Mekonnen

   Languages: Français Today in Brussels, I met with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, Mr Demeke Mekonnen. Ethiopia is undergoing challenging times. I expressed my great concern regarding increasing ethnic-targeted violence, numerous casualties and violations of human

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 03/12/2020

5. Statements by the HR/VP

   Chile: Statement by High Representative/Vice-President Mr Josep Borrell following his meeting with Chile’s Foreign Minister, Mr Andrés Allamand

   Languages: Español Français Today in Brussels, I met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Chile, Mr Andrés Allamand. During our conversation, I recalled the European Union’s commitment to strengthen the long-standing EU-Chile partnership based on our shared values. In this context, I assured Foreign

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 30/11/2020

6. Statements by the HR/VP

   Statement by High Representative/ Vice-President Josep Borrell on the Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare

   On this “Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare”, the European Union commemorates those that have died and suffered as a result of the use of chemical weapons. Since the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) entered into force in 1997, 193 countries have joined the Convention and 98% of

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 30/11/2020

7. Statements by the HR/VP

   Burkina Faso: statement by High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell on the elections

   The presidential and parliamentary elections in Burkina Faso constitute an important step in the consolidation of democracy in this country. The elections mark the end of an electoral process that has been characterised by consensus and civic-mindedness on the part of all involved. The EU supports

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 27/11/2020

8. Statements by the HR/VP

   Video conference of Development Ministers: Statement by the High Representative Josep Borrell following the meeting

   Languages: Français Check against delivery! Good evening, Today at the Foreign Affairs Council with the Ministers of Development, we discussed a very pressing topic: the issue of debt. Many countries already facing a difficult situation, with unsustainable debt levels, suffer from the worsening

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 23/11/2020

9. Statements by the HR/VP

   République de Guinée: Déclaration du Haut représentant au nom de l'Union européenne sur l’élection présidentielle du 18 octobre 2020

   À l’approche de l’échéance électorale du 18 octobre prochain, l’UE partage les inquiétudes déjà exprimées par les acteurs régionaux et internationaux quant aux conditions dans lesquelles elle se prépare.

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

10. Statements by the HR/VP

    Montenegro: Statement by High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell and Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi on the elections

    Languages: Français Montenegro held parliamentary elections, and local elections in five municipalities, on 30 August, under an electoral legal framework largely unchanged since the last elections, in the challenging context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The elections were peaceful and competitive,

    Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 01/09/2020

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