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Disarmament, Non-Proliferation and Arms Export Control

Disarmament, Non-Proliferation and Arms Export Control

EU policy in this field focuses on 3 broad areas: weapons of mass destruction (WMD), conventional weapons and Security and sustainability in outer space

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Arms trade, small arms and light weapons
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Arms trade: EU adopts comprehensive approach to scourge of illicit weapons

Illicit weapons are a threat to us all. They contribute to terrorism and organised crime within the EU. They also undermine the EU’s development and humanitarian efforts in parts of our neighbourhood and Africa. EU High Representative Federica Mogherini and the European Commission today adopted a joint proposal for a comprehensive EU Strategy against illicit firearms, small arms and light weapons (SALW).

Wednesday, 13 June, 2018 - 11:05
Tags: Arms trade, small arms and light weapons
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EEAS, Security, Defence & Crisis Response, Counter-Terrorism, Disarmament, Non-Proliferation, and Arms Export Control, The Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP)
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International assistance and cooperation to implement the ATT: Exchanging lessons learned and opportunities

Today, a side event addressing the implementation of the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT), organised by the Small Arms Survey, took place in Geneva. It was co-hosted by the EU Delegation to the UN in Geneva and the Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations Conference on Disarmament.

Thursday, 31 May, 2018 - 14:00
Tags: Conference on Disarmament and other fora
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UN Geneva, Disarmament, Non-Proliferation, and Arms Export Control, Multilateral Relations
foreign affairs council
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Asia security cooperation: EU increases engagement on security in and with Asia

The EU will strengthen cooperation on security in Asia and with Asian partners, in view of the importance of the region to global stability and security and thus to European interests. Priority areas are maritime security, cyber security, counter terrorism, CSDP and peacekeeping operations, hybrid threats, conflict prevention and the proliferation of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear weapons. Pilot cooperation projects will be developed with key partners to concretely advance shared interests in these areas.

Monday, 28 May, 2018 - 14:52
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EEAS, Asia, EU International Cyberspace Policy, Security, Defence & Crisis Response, Conflict Prevention, Peace building and Mediation, Counter-Terrorism, Disarmament, Non-Proliferation, and Arms Export Control, Fight against piracy, Maritime Security, Japan, Afghanistan, Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Pacific, Timor-Leste, Multilateral Relations
EU Japan, Mogherini, Kono, Strategic Partnership Agreement, SPA, EEAS
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EU and Japan conclude negotiations for Strategic Partnership Agreement

The EU and Japan have concluded negotiations on a Strategic Partnership Agreement. Complementing the new economic deal agreed in December liberalising trade, the political deal aims to facilitate common solutions to common challenges, such as climate change, energy supply and threats to security. It will help the EU and Japan to jointly promote peace, stability and prosperity globally, as well as an open international system.

Thursday, 26 April, 2018 - 09:40
Tags: EU-Japan, political agreement
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EEAS, Asia, Japan, Policy Areas, Security, Defence & Crisis Response, Conflict Prevention, Peace building and Mediation, Counter-Terrorism, Crisis Response, Disarmament, Non-Proliferation, and Arms Export Control, Fight against piracy, Maritime Security, Sanctions policy, Development Cooperation, Human Rights & Democracy, Humanitarian & Emergency response
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EU rallies support for the Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT)

The EU made a strong plea in favour of universalisation and implementation of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) during the first day of the Second Preparatory Committee meeting for the 2020 NPT Review Conference.

Monday, 23 April, 2018 - 00:00
Tags: Conference on Disarmament and other fora
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UN Geneva, Disarmament, Non-Proliferation, and Arms Export Control