European Union External Action
The European Union is closely following the crisis in Ethiopia. The EU remains concerned by the humanitarian situation, as well as allegations of human rights violations and ethnic targeting. Ongoing reports of non-Ethiopian involvement raise additional worries.
Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 25/12/2020
The European Union has repeatedly conveyed its serious concerns about continued negative developments as regards the rule of law, fundamental rights and the judiciary in Turkey along with specific recommendations in the Commission’s annual reports on Turkey to address credibly all relevant
Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 25/12/2020
The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement covers the following areas: trade in goods and in services, digital trade, intellectual property, public procurement, aviation and road transport, energy, fisheries, social security coordination, law enforcement and judicial cooperation in criminal matters,
Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 24/12/2020
On Wednesday 23 December, Zambian Police dispersed a large group of supporters of the opposition by use of force. Two people are confirmed to have died. The EU expresses its condolences to their families. The Inspector General of Police has committed to investigate the circumstances of these events
After intensive negotiations, the European Commission has reached today an agreement with the United Kingdom on the terms of its future cooperation with the European Union.
The last months in Afghanistan have seen a worrying trend of systematic targeted attacks and killings of journalists, human rights defenders, civil society representatives and civil servants. Today’s assassination of Mr Yousuf Rasheed, prominent civil society activist and head of the Free and Fair
Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 23/12/2020
The Council prolonged the mandates of its two Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) missions in Somalia and Operation ATALANTA. The mandate of EUCAP Somalia, the EU's civilian capacity-building mission, EUTM Somalia, the EU's military training mission, and Operation ATALANTA, the EU’s
Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 23/12/2020
The European Commission has extended two humanitarian flagship programmes in Turkey until early 2022. These programmes help over 1.8 million refugees meet their basic needs and will help over 700,000 children to continue their education.
The European Union congratulates Tor Wennesland for his appointment as the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process. Ambassador Wennesland replaces the outgoing UN Special Coordinator Nickolay Mladenov who made a significant contribution during his mandate, in particular
Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 22/12/2020
Languages: Français Español 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
