1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. Press releases

   Russia: EU prolongs economic sanctions by six months

   The measures target the financial, energy and defence sectors, and the area of dual-use goods. They were originally introduced on 31 July 2014 for one year in response to Russia's actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine and strengthened in September 2014.

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 27/06/2019

7. Press releases

   Cyber-attacks: Council is now able to impose sanctions

   On 17 May 2019, the Council established a framework which allows the EU to impose targeted restrictive measures to deter and respond to cyber-attacks which constitute an external threat to the EU or its member states, including cyber-attacks against third States or international organisations where

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 17/05/2019

8. Remarks

   Remarks by High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini at the press conference following the Foreign Affairs Council (Defence)

   Remarks by High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini at the press conference following the Foreign Affairs Council (Defence)

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 14/05/2019

9. Statements by the HR/VP

   Statement by High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini on the situation in Sudan

   Statement by High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini on the situation in Sudan

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 11/04/2019

10. Remarks

    Remarks by High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini at the press conference following the 2nd meeting of the International Contact Group on Venezuela

    Remarks by High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini at the press conference following the 2nd meeting of the International Contact Group on Venezuela

    Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 28/03/2019

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