The European Commission and the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy unveiled the renewed EU agenda on International Ocean Governance (IOG), proposing actions for a secure, clean and sustainably managed ocean. With this policy, the EU confirms its active role in international ocean governance and its commitment to strengthen implementation […]
European Council grants EU candidate country status to Ukraine and Moldova
Wider Europe The European Council held a strategic discussion on ‘Wider Europe’, concerning the EU’s relations with its partners in Europe. In this context, EU leaders also discussed a proposal to launch a European political community. The discussion was guided by the questions ‘what, who and how?’. The aim of ‘Wider Europe’ is to offer a platform for […]
EU extends sanctions over Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol for a year
The Council has decided to renew the sanctions introduced by the EU in response to the illegal annexation of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol by the Russian Federation, until 23 June 2023. EU – NATO cooperation: seventh progress report The restrictive measures currently in place were first introduced in June 2014, and include prohibitions targeting the imports […]
Eurobarometer results 2022
The latest Eurobarometer survey on development cooperation shows widespread support for working with countries around the world. Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has not diminished citizens’ support for the EU’s work in international development. The results confirm a solid trend over recent years, meaning that cooperation with partner countries remains one of the most […]
EU – NATO cooperation: seventh progress report
The Council took note of the seventh progress report on the implementation of the 74 common proposals endorsed by the EU and NATO Councils on 6 December 2016 and 5 December 2017, based on the two joint declarations on EU-NATO cooperation of 2016 and 2018 and the agreed principles guiding the EU-NATO strategic partnership. The […]
EU fight against terrorism: one group and three individuals added to the EU sanctions list over terrorism
The Council decided to add one group and three individuals linked to Al-Qaeda and operating in the Sahel region to the list of those subject to restrictive measures against ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda and persons, groups, undertakings and entities associated with them. The measures target Sidan Ag-Hitta and Salem ould Breihmatt, senior commanders within the UN-listed Al-Qaeda-affiliated Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam […]
Council adopts conclusions on global food insecurity
Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified war of aggression against Ukraine has disastrous consequences for the Ukrainian people, and also for people all over the world. The EU is fully committed to working with its global partners to address the worst consequences on food security, and has taken swift and comprehensive measures. In this light, the Council today […]
World Refugee Day: Joint Statement
Ahead of World Refugee Day, we stand with all those forced to leave their homes worldwide. Amidst the fastest growing refugee crisis globally, the EU has taken decisive action to provide protection to those fleeing Russia’s war against Ukraine and get humanitarian assistance in the country and to its neighbours. This time last year it […]
EU and Egypt step up cooperation on climate and energy
Today in Cairo, on the occasion of the visit of Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and her meeting with Egyptian President El Sisi, the EU and Egypt issued a joint statement on climate, energy and the green transition. The EU and Egypt will join efforts to implement the Paris Agreement and ensure ambitious outcomes at COP27, which takes place […]