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Youth share their vision for the Eastern Partnership ahead of leaders' meeting

Increasing exchanges and enhancing mutual understanding – especially with youth – is a key priority of the EU's Eastern Partnership programme.

Tuesday, 1 August, 2017 - 14:49
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Mogherini receives Hessian Peace Prize for the Iran deal. Strongest peace is built through multilateralism, she says

EU High Representative Federica Mogherini on Wednesday received the 2016 Hessian Peace Prize for her achievement as one of the negotiators and coordinators of the nuclear settlement with Iran.

Thursday, 20 July, 2017 - 17:29
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EU invests further in peace and justice for Syrians

The European Union will provide €1.5 million for the independent investigation and prosecution of those responsible for war crimes, human rights abuses and violations of international humanitarian law in Syria.

Wednesday, 19 July, 2017 - 17:23
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EU strongly condemns North Korean missile launches; supports South Korean dialogue initiative

The European Union will consider further restrictive measures against the North Korean regime, while supporting dialogue and confidence building measures in view of denuclearisation.

Tuesday, 18 July, 2017 - 19:17
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Alliance for the Sahel will reinforce EU work for stability and development of key region

A stable Sahel region is a key priority for the European Union. High Representative Federica Mogherini was Thursday in Paris for the launch of the Alliance for the Sahel, a joint initiative of the EU, France and Germany to improve the coordination of development cooperation to the region.

Friday, 14 July, 2017 - 12:17
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