European Union supports refugee response in Turkey with new USD 19 million contribution to UNHCR
10/19/2020 - 14:05
Ankara, 19 October 2020
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What is on the Agenda?
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Nagorno-Karabakh: Statement by the High Representative/Vice President Josep Borrell
10/18/2020 - 20:53Brussels, 18/10/2020 Statements by the HR/VPread more -
Azerbaijan: Statement by the Spokesperson on the strikes on the city of Ganja
10/18/2020 - 00:10Brussels, 17/10/2020 The European Union deplores the strikes on the Azerbaijani city of Ganja during the night of 16-17 October resulting in civilian loss of life and serious injury. All targeting of civilians and civilian installations by either party must stop. The ceasefire of 10 October must be fully respected without delay. Peter STANO Lead Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy +32 (0)460 75 45 53 Nabila MASSRALI Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy +32 (0) 2 29 88093read more -
European Council conclusions, 15-16 October 2020
10/16/2020 - 19:18European Council, Conclusions 16 October 2020 On 15 and 16 October 2020, the European Council adopted conclusions on COVID-19, EU-UK relations, climate change and external relations. European Council conclusions, 15-16 October 2020 Visit the meeting pageread more -
Syria: 7 new ministers added to the EU sanctions list
10/16/2020 - 19:03Council of the EU, Press release 16 October 2020 Today the Council decided to impose targeted restrictive measures on recently appointed ministers in Syria. Today's decision brings to 280 the number of persons targeted by a travel ban and an asset freeze. 70 entities are also listed and, as such, are subject to an assets freeze.read more -
West Bank: Statement by the High Representative Josep Borrell on Israeli settlement expansion
10/15/2020 - 19:10Brussels, 15/10/2020 Statements by the HR/VP In recent days, Israel has announced a significant expansion of settlements in the occupied West Bank, in areas in and around Jerusalem. These plans, which foresee the construction of close to 5.000 housing units, jeopardise the viability and territorial contiguity of a future Palestinian State as the outcome of a negotiated two-state solution, in line with the internationally agreed parameters.read more -
COVID-19: Council adopts a recommendation to coordinate measures affecting free movement
10/13/2020 - 11:54Council of the EU, Press release 13 October 2020 Today the Council adopted a recommendation on a coordinated approach to the restrictions of free movement in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This recommendation aims to avoid fragmentation and disruption, and to increase transparency and predictability for citizens and businesses.read more -
Cyprus: Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the developments around Varosha
10/13/2020 - 10:12Council of the EU, Press release 13 October 2020 The EU expresses its grave concern over the decision to proceed with the “opening” as of 8 October 2020 of part of the fenced area of Varosha, following the announcement made in Ankara on 6 October 2020.read more -
Nagorno-Karabakh: Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union
10/12/2020 - 09:44Council of the EU Press release 11 October 2020 The EU welcomes the agreement reached on 10 October on a humanitarian ceasefire between Armenia and Azerbaijan. The EU urges the sides to strictly abide by this agreement and calls on all actors, including external parties, to refrain from any actions that may lead to further casualties. In this respect, we note with extreme concern the reports of continued military activities, including against civilian targets, as well as civilian casualties and urge the sides to ensure full respect of the agreement on the ground.read more -
Defying Death Penalty is defending Human Rights
10/09/2020 - 15:00The EU has been battling for the implementation and respect for human rights, and the global abolition of death penalty remains a prominent priority. We celebrate the European and World Day against Death Penalty by reaffirming our strong stand against capital punishment.read more