1. From the blog
   

   Geoeconomics and geopolitics of the COVID-19 crisis

   18/04/2021 – HR/VP Blog – The Covid-19 crisis continues to change the global balance of power. The new IMF economic forecast shows that the recovery is underway even if uncertainties remain. However, the gap between emerging and developing countries and the advanced economies plus China is worrying.

   Author: Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice-President of the European Commission - Publication date: 18/04/2021

2. News stories
   

   Launching of Takatof podcast

     The European Union has launched #Takatof Podcast, a digital platform to reflect on 10 years of the Syrian crisis and its impact and response in Jordan. Through 7 episodes, we will hear the voices of refugees, local communities, the European Union and partner organizations responding to the crisis

   Author: Press and information team of the Delegation to JORDAN - Publication date: 14/04/2021

3. News stories
   

   Innovating in Hodeidah: Finding Solutions for Solid Waste

   The west coast city of Hodeidah has been severely impacted by the six-year war. Home to the country’s principal seaport, the city’s key basic services – including waste disposal and electricity – have been badly affected by the clashes. The city is plagued by high levels of unemployment and, the

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 14/04/2021

4. From the blog
   

   The battle for democracy in Myanmar

   11/04/2021- HR/VP Blog – The world is horrified by the bloody military coup in Myanmar, with reports of more than 80 people killed in Bago last Friday. We are pursuing a robust diplomatic initiative in close coordination with like-minded partners. However, geopolitical competition in Myanmar makes

   Author: Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice-President of the European Commission - Publication date: 11/04/2021

5. News stories
   

   World Health Day: European Union celebrates with Palestinian medical staff

   Over 100 Palestinian doctors and nurses thanked for their efforts and hard work during the Covid-19 pandemic. April 7 of each year marks the celebration of World Health Day. The COVID-19 pandemic has undercut recent health gains, pushed more people into poverty and food insecurity, and amplified

   Author: Press and information team - Office of the European Union Representative (West Bank and Gaza Strip, UNRWA) - Publication date: 07/04/2021

6. News stories
   

   L’Algérie réceptionne les premières livraisons de vaccin COVAX

   Author: Press and information team of the Delegation to the Algeria - Publication date: 03/04/2021

7. From the blog
   

   Ethiopia urgently needs to return to peace

   03/04/2021 – HR/VP Blog- The humanitarian situation in the Ethiopian Tigray region remains very serious. This conflict threatens also to destabilise the whole Horn of Africa. I have asked Pekka Haavisto, Finnish Minister of Foreign Affairs, to travel to Ethiopia to repeat our requests to the

   Author: Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice-President of the European Commission - Publication date: 03/04/2021

8. From the blog
   

   Syria: ten years on we still need a political solution that addresses the root causes of the conflict

   31/03/2021 – HR/VP Blog – The Syria conflict has wreaked havoc for ten years and it is still going on. That is why we must continue to mobilise international support for the Syrian people. We achieved this with the Fifth “Brussels Conference on the future of Syria and the region” this week –

   Author: Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice-President of the European Commission - Publication date: 31/03/2021

9. From the blog
   

   EU-Turkey relations: the need to build bridges

   30/03/2021 – HR/VP Blog – Last week, the European Council opened what should be a new chapter in EU-Turkey relations. EU leaders are ready to engage on important avenues of cooperation including the modernisation of the Customs Union, the relaunching of high-level dialogues and people-to-people

   Author: Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice-President of the European Commission - Publication date: 30/03/2021

10. From the blog
    

    A week with high diplomatic tensions

    29/03/2021 – HR/VP Blog – Last week the pace of international developments accelerated. All the EU’s relationships with the world’s key strategic actors have been in play, i.e. with the US, China, Russia and Turkey. But we have also seen important developments in their relationships with each other.

    Author: Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice-President of the European Commission - Publication date: 29/03/2021

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