1. News stories
   

   We (still) need to talk about Yemen

   “We barely survived, we starved, we suffered and we were tormented and yet we kept saying Thank God!” one of the 3.6 million Yemenis who had to flee their homes because of the conflict in Yemen.

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 05/01/2021

2. From the blog
   

   Placing culture at the heart of our dialogue with Africa

   03/01/2021 – HR/VP blog – In 2021, we want to give fresh impetus to the partnership between the European Union and Africa. However, this partnership should not be limited to economic and political issues – culture and cultural exchanges should become a key part of it.

   Author: Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice-President of the European Commission - Publication date: 03/01/2021

3. From the blog
   

   The EU continues to stand with the people of Belarus

   22/12/2020 – HR/VP blog – Five months after the rigged presidential elections of 9 August, the European Union continues to stand with the people of Belarus. Last Wednesday I met Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, former presidential candidate and leader of the democratic Belarus. During her visit she received

   Author: Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice-President of the European Commission - Publication date: 22/12/2020

4. News
   

   The way ahead after a difficult 2020 for EU-Turkey relations  

   18/12/2020 – HR/VP blog – Tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean and relations with Turkey have been one of the greatest EU challenges in 2020 and this will likely remain the case for 2021. It is not surprising that the last European Council of the year, held last week, has had this as one of its

   Author: Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice-President of the European Commission - Publication date: 18/12/2020

5. News stories
   

   When going on the move is the only way to move on

   On International Migrants Day, the EU recognises “the important contribution migrants provide to our economies and societies”

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 17/12/2020

6. From the blog
   

   Make cyberspace a safer place

   17/12/2020 – HR/VP blog – Upholding European values and interests in the cyberspace is crucial for our democracies, our economies and our societies. This is what the new EU Cybersecurity Strategy adopted yesterday is all about.

   Author: Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice-President of the European Commission - Publication date: 17/12/2020

7. From the blog
   

   Stronger EU action against human rights violations

   10/12/2020 – HR/VP blog – At Monday’s Foreign Affairs Council, member states agreed to launch a new EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime to strengthen our collective action in this field. Taking action on human rights is not only the right thing to do. It is also in our interest: more human

   Author: Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice-President of the European Commission - Publication date: 10/12/2020

8. News stories
   

   The EU celebrates Human Rights Day: we will never stop defending universal and indivisible rights

   This year we mark Human Rights Day while the whole world is tackling an unprecedented challenge: the COVID-19 pandemic. Far from being outdated, the fundamental rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights signed in 1948 are more relevant than ever: the universality and

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 10/12/2020

9. News stories
   

   Remembering not to forget, acting not to repeat

   The EU marks the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime. Paying homage to the victims will always be needed to acknowledge their suffering, and also to remind us of what we must collectively defend to prevent it from

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 09/12/2020

10. News stories
    

    European Union Heads of Mission visit Gaza

    The EU Heads of Mission in Jerusalem and Ramallah visited Gaza today and met with representatives of Palestinian civil society and the private sector as well as with international organizations. The group of European diplomats visited also the European Hospital in Rafah and the EU-funded small

    Author: Press and information team - Office of the European Union Representative (West Bank and Gaza Strip, UNRWA) - Publication date: 08/12/2020

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