The Diplomatic Service of the European Union

HIGHLIGHTS

Pride 2024
HIGHLIGHTS

Going on a trip this summer? Make sure you are ready!
HIGHLIGHTS

A Window on the World by HR/VP Josep Borrell

HR/VP
HIGHLIGHTS

#StandWithUkraine

High Representative / Vice President

JOSEP BORRELL

@JosepBorrellF

Blog, opinions & interviews

Statements

Responsibilities & agenda

Videos

NEWSROOM

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

'Women at the European External Action Service' and the Belgian Foreign Ministry’s 'Women at Work' join forces!

“WEDIN EU is a powerful tool to encourage and inspire those women who, in their respective ministries of foreign affairs are doing the extra mile to support other women in their diplomatic career, and the other extra mile to support women worldwide.” - Angelina EICHHORST, Women in the EEAS Chair

Closing the tap on Russian gas re-exports

HR/VP Blog - EU Ministers approved the 14th sanctions package against Russia. For the first time it is targeting gas, banning re-exports of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) in EU waters and prohibiting new investments and services in LNG production projects in Russia. These measures aim to further curb the Kremlin’s revenues from its energy sector and impose a steep cost for Russia's ongoing...

International Day in Support of Victims of Torture 2024

Torture is an extreme form of abuse of power. 40 years ago, the international community marked a pivotal moment in the fight for #HumanRights with the adoption of the UN Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (UNCAT). Still, more action is needed to see it implemented in full. On International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, the EU calls for...

Inauguration of the exhibition “75 Women in 75 Years of Council of Europe History” during the Parliamentary Assembly’s Summer Session

On June 24, the International Day of Women in Diplomacy, we inaugurated our “75 Women in 75 Years of Council of Europe History” exhibition at the Council of Europe headquarters in Strasbourg. The exhibition is a tribute to the many women, often unknown, who have been part of the Council of Europe since its creation.