1. Statements by the HR/VP

   Belarus: Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the so-called ‘inauguration’ of Aleksandr Lukashenko

   Recalling the Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union of 11 September, the EU once again reiterates that the 9 August Belarus Presidential elections were neither free nor fair. The European Union does not recognise their falsified results. On this basis, the so-called

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 24/09/2020

2. Statements by the HR/VP

   Iran/US: Statement by High Representative Josep Borrell, Coordinator of the Joint Commission of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action

   I take note of the US announcement of 19 September regarding the so-called UN sanctions “snapback mechanism” under the UN Security Council resolution 2231. As recalled in my statement of 20 August, as well as in the Chair’s statement following the JCPOA Joint Commission on 1 September 2020, the US

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 20/09/2020

3. Statements by the HR/VP

   Afghanistan: Statement by the EU High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell on the start of the Intra-Afghan Negotiations

   This statement was delivered by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign and Security Policy / Vice-President of the European Commission, Josep Borrell, via video message at the launch of the Intra-Afghan Negotiations on 12 September 2020 in Doha. The European Union welcomes the

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

4. Statements by the HR/VP

   Afghanistan: Statement by the High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell on the terrorist attack in Kabul

   The European Union strongly condemns today’s attack against First Vice President Amrullah Saleh and expresses its full support to the democratic institutions of the Republic. We express our condolences to and solidarity with the families of the civilian bystanders who were killed and wish those

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

5. Statements by the HR/VP

   Belarus: Statement by the High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell on arbitrary and unexplained arrests and detentions on political grounds

   We strongly condemn the unabating arbitrary and unexplained arrests and detentions on political grounds in Belarus that have been taking place since the start of the pre-presidential election campaign. Most recently, Maria Kalesnikova, Andrei Yahorau, Irina Sukhiy, Anton Radniankou, and Ivan

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 07/09/2020

6. Statements by the HR/VP

   International Criminal Court: Statement by the High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell on US sanctions

   The International Criminal Court (ICC) plays an essential role in delivering justice to the victims of some of world’s most horrific crimes. Its independence and impartiality are crucial characteristics of the Court’s work, which are fundamental for the legitimacy of its judgements. The sanctions

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 03/09/2020

7. Statements by the HR/VP

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

   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, with high turnout, and

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

8. Statements by the HR/VP

   Sudan: Statement by the High Representative Josep Borrell on the peace agreement

   The peace agreement initialled today between the civilian-led Transitional Government of Sudan and the Sudan Revolutionary Front signifies an important milestone for the ongoing democratic and economic transition of Sudan. Mediated with the help of neighbouring South Sudan, the agreement paves the

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 31/08/2020

9. Statements by the HR/VP

   Russia: Statement by the High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell on the suspected poisoning of Alexei Navalny

   The preliminary test results from the Charité – Universitätsmedizin hospital in Berlin indicate that the Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned during his stay in Siberia. We are grateful to the Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin staff for their treatment of Mr Navalny and wish him

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 24/08/2020

10. Statements by the HR/VP

    JCPOA: Statement by EU High Representative Josep Borrell, Coordinator of the Joint Commission of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action

    I take note of today’s announcement by the US regarding the so-called UN sanctions “snapback mechanism” under UN Security Council resolution 2231. As I have repeatedly recalled, the US unilaterally ceased participation in the JCPOA by presidential Memorandum on 8 May 2018 and has subsequently not

    Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 20/08/2020

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