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Multilateral Relations
We cannot tackle global challenges alone. The EU is committed to preserving and strengthening the rules-based multilateral international order, with the United Nations at its core.
The Delegation of the European Union to the International Organisations in Vienna, in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), is a panel discussion which will showcase our successful cooperation for inclusive and sustainable industrial development.
The value and virtue of democracy is being challenged more than ever around the world. Even though global levels of democracy remain high, there is growing trend towards authoritarianism.
This year´s campaign focuses on raising awareness on the rights of children whose parents have been sentenced to death or executed
The EU Arctic Forum 2019, taking place in Umeå (Sweden) on 3-4 October, offers a good opportunity to take a look at what the EU Arctic policy looks like on the ground
The EU High Representative Federica Mogherini has firmly committed the Union to join and support a new Franco-German initiative called the "Alliance of Multilateralism". The aim is to promote international cooperation at a time of rising nationalism and isolationism.
"It is our collective responsibility to work towards a more peaceful, secure and prosperous world for present and future generations. The EU, together with its Member States, will continue to strengthen partnerships, to uphold and promote international law and fundamental rights, to support peace and democracy, to stand side-by-side with people in need all over the world. We will continue to be a principled, reliable, consistent and cooperative global player, a point of reference for multilateralism."
Federica Mogherini, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy
