Check against delivery! Good morning, Today is going to be a very long day. We are going to have a joint meeting with the Defence Ministers in order to approve – I hope – the Strategic Compass. Which is not the answer to the Ukrainian war, but it is part of the answer. We have […]
Read MoreUkraine: Statement by the Spokesperson on the abductions of Ukrainian officials and citizens by Russian occupation troops
The European Union condemns in the strongest possible terms the behaviour of the Russian occupation troops and their proxies who are detaining, abducting or kidnapping Ukrainian journalists, civil society activists, local officials and other civilians in Ukrainian territories temporarily under the illegal and illegitimate control by the Russian Armed Forces. These worrying developments often concern volunteers trying […]
Read MoreSpeech by President von der Leyen at the 8th Cohesion Forum
“Check against delivery” Dear distinguished guests, Commissioner Ferreira, Colleagues, Millions of Ukrainians are seeking shelter in the European Union – torn from their families and country by Putin’s bombs. The scenes of war are devastating. But the images of European citizens welcoming refugees show another picture – they show hope. Ukraine and the European Union […]
Read MoreUkraine refugees: Operational guidelines to support Member States in applying the Temporary Protection Directive
Since the start of the Russian military invasion of Ukraine on 24 February, more than 3 million people have fled the country, with UN estimates suggesting that more than half of them are children. To respond to this unprecedented situation, the EU agreed in record time to activate the Temporary Protection Directive to help people fleeing war […]
Read MoreOfficial statements regarding the situation in Ukraine (V)
The European Documentation Center of Almeria collects in this entry the latest news, meetings and institutional statements regarding the situation between Ukraine and Russia. To consult all the content of each news item, we suggest to follow the indicated links. March 20 The European Union condemns in the strongest possible terms the behaviour of the […]
Read MoreEuropean Parliament facing the invasion of Ukraine
The European Documentation Center of Almeria collects in this entry the latest news, meetings and institutional statements of the European Parliament regarding the situation between Ukraine and Russia. To consult all the content of each news item, we suggest to follow the indicated links. March 17 MEPs committed to pushing EU governments to do more […]
Read MoreCouncil of Europe: Statement by the High Representative on the cessation of Russia’s membership
On Wednesday, the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe decided to cease the membership of the Russian Federation in the Council of Europe as from 16 March. The decision was taken based on Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) unanimous opinion, adopted following Russia’s grave violations of the Council of Europe Statute in accordance with the due procedures. […]
Read MoreBosnia and Herzegovina: High Representative/Vice-President Borrell visited Sarajevo to confirm EU’s unwavering commitment to peace, safety and stability
High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell concluded his visit to three countries in the Western Balkans in Bosnia and Herzegovina on 16 March. The High Representative visited the EU Operation EUFOR Althea, received by COMEUFOR Major General Anton General Wessely. As the High Representative said: “EUFOR’s presence to support the authorities in maintaining a safe and secure […]
Read MoreG7: Chair’s Statement on today’s call
Today, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock chaired a video conference of the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union. The Ministers remain appalled about Russia’s continuing war against Ukraine and reiterated their profound condemnation of the […]
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