HR/VP Josep Borrell was in Colombia from 25-30 April, where he represented the EU at the International Conference on Venezuela, held bilateral talks with the President of Colombia, Gustavo Petro and other high-ranking Colombian politicians, convened the dialogue América Latina, el Caribe y Europa: Recalibrar nuestra asociación estratégica, and met with representatives from civil society, victims […]
Read MoreEuropean Union deploys an Election Observation Mission in Guatemala
In response to an invitation by the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE), the European Union has decided to deploy an EU Election Observation Mission (EOM) for the upcoming general elections scheduled in Guatemala for 25 June and 20 August. EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell has appointed Mr Jordi Cañas Pérez, […]
Read MoreThe EU will invest 50 billion pesos in the socioeconomic integration of migrants and host communities in Colombia.
Migration is a global challenge that requires coordinated solutions and shared responsibilities. Since 2015, more than 7 million Venezuelans have left their country and 2.6 million have sought refuge in Colombia. Colombia’s policy of integration, protection and regularization of migrants has set a global example of solidarity, allowing Venezuelans to apply for a 10-year residency […]
Read MoreEU announces new cooperation projects in Colombia
During his visit to Colombia on Wednesday, High Representative/Vice President (HR/VP) Josep Borrell announced five new projects worth €26.5 million, to which additional funding from EU Member States will be added. These projects aim to support Colombia’s green transition, combat climate change, and promote peace in the country. The first project is focused on the […]
Read MoreEuropean Union deploys 120 observers in Paraguay for April 30 elections
In response to an invitation from the Government and the Superior Tribunal of Electoral Justice, the European Union has sent an Electoral Observation Mission for the general elections of April 30, 2023. This is the third time that the European Union has observed elections in Paraguay reflecting its commitment to the country’s democratic process. Other […]
Read MoreJosep Borrell arrives in Colombia to strengthen relations with Latin America and the Caribbean
As part of the EU’s priority to strengthen relations with Latin America and the Caribbean, and ahead of the EU-CELAC Summit to be held in Brussels in July this year, EU High Representative and European Commission Vice President Josep Borrell will visit Colombia from April 25-30. On April 25, HRVP Borrell will represent the European […]
Read MoreEuropean Parliament agrees to start negotiating with Member States on reform of asylum and migration policy
Plenary agreed to open talks with EU member states on several migration and asylum policy files. MEPs approved entering into interinstitutional negotiations on all the files on which they voted. Screening of third-country nationals The decision to start negotiations on this new regulation was confirmed with 419 votes in favour, 126 against and 30 abstentions. For the centralised […]
Read MoreCosta Rica launches the III National Integration Plan and the Protocol for the Protection and Assistance of Migrants
The Costa Rican Directorate General of Migration and Foreigners (DGME) and the MIEUX+ team jointly organized an event in San José on April 13, 2023. The event was an opportunity to present the National Integration Plan 2023-2027 and the Migrant Protection and Assistance Protocol and to celebrate the upcoming closure of the fifth successful project […]
Read MoreMEPs call for clarity and unity in policy on China
Against the backdrop of China’s continued rise as a political and economic powerhouse on the world stage, MEPs discussed the need for a coherent strategy on the superpower. EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell stressed the need for a united EU approach to China. We cannot speak with one voice as there are multiple voices […]
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