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Mogherini calls for positive dialogue with Turkey

The European Union and Turkey must maintain a close, open and constant dialogue to deal with common challenges, High Representative Federica Mogherini told the European Parliament today.

Tuesday, 13 September, 2016 - 18:07
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Headquarters Homepage, European countries and Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Turkey, Policy Areas, Counter-Terrorism, Turkey
Mogherini at the EP
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Global Strategy gives EU strategic vision for benefit of citizens, Mogherini tells European Parliament

In challenging times, the European Union needs to think strategically, have a vision and act together, especially after the British referendum, High Representative Federica Mogherini today told the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

Thursday, 28 July, 2016 - 12:23
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Foreign policy instruments, The Partnership Instrument, Policy Areas, Common Foreign & Security Policy (CFSP), Conflict Prevention, Peace building and Mediation, Counter-Terrorism, Regional policies, Union for the Mediterranean (UfM), European Economic Area (EEA), Security and Defence,  Related Areas, Development and Cooperation - EuropeAid, Education, EU enlargement, Health, Humanitarian aid and civil protection (ECHO), Trade
Global Coalition to counter Da'esh in Washington DC
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Mogherini attends meeting of the Global Coalition to counter Da'esh in Washington DC

High Representative Mogherini took part in the Ministerial meeting of the Global Coalition to counter Da'esh, hosted by the US Secretaries of State John Kerry and the Secretary of Defence Ashton Carter in Washington D.C. The intent of the meeting was to build momentum and accelerate the campaign to defeat Da’esh in Iraq, Syria and Libya.

Friday, 22 July, 2016 - 16:56
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Headquarters Homepage, Turkey, Iraq, Libya, Syria, Counter-Terrorism, Turkey, Security and Defence, The Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP)
From left to right: Mr Alain LE ROY, Secretary General of the EEAS; Ms Federica MOGHERINI, High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy; Mr Edgars RINKEVICS, Latvian Minister for Foreign Affairs.
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Libya, counter-terrorism and Eastern partnership discussed by EU Foreign Ministers

The developments in Libya, counter terrorism initiatives, and the EU's partnership with Eastern countries were discussed when EU foreign Ministers held their last meeting of 2015 in Brussels on Monday 14 December. The meeting was chaired by EU High Representative Federica Mogherini. EU-Turkey relations were discussed as Ministers had a working lunch with their Turkish counterpart.

Monday, 14 December, 2015 - 00:00
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Headquarters Homepage, Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Libya, Counter-Terrorism, Eastern Partnership
17th EU-NGO Forum on Human Rights
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Mogherini backs key role of NGOs in fight for human rights

High Representative Federica Mogherini today gave strong messages of support to Non-Governmental Organisations working in the field of Human Rights, telling the 17th EU-NGO Forum on Human Rights that "civil society has a crucial role to play in our foreign policy. It is not only a key player, but also a main driver for change in all societies, in terms of democracy, good governance, resilience, cohesion, promotion of fundamental human rights."

Friday, 4 December, 2015 - 00:00
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Headquarters Homepage, Counter-Terrorism, Human rights and Democracy