On 4 February 2026, the first EU-Jordan Security and Defence Dialogue was held in Amman. The establishment of this Dialogue was agreed upon in the EU-Jordan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership of January 2025. Following the first EU-Jordan Summit on 8 January 2026, the Dialogue is a further step in continuing to strengthen this key partnership, reinforcing […]
Eurobarometer: growing concern increases demand for European measures
Most Europeans are concerned about security, specifically conflicts (72%), terrorism (67%), natural disasters exacerbated by climate change (66%), cyberattacks (66%) and uncontrolled migration (65%). 89% of respondents say that EU countries should be more united in tackling these global threats. 86% would like the EU to have more influence and 73% would like the EU […]
Volunteering – UN Youth Volunteers
The United Nations Youth Volunteer programme is designed for motivated individuals aged 18-29 who are eager to contribute to development and peace initiatives worldwide. Who can apply Young people worldwide who are under 29 for the entire duration of their service. Their educational background and experience required varies by assignment, but generally work experience over […]
Participating – WFD-Youth Delegation – France
The Strasbourg World Forum for Democracy is an annual gathering of leaders, decision-makers, civil society activists, representatives of business, social innovators, academia, and media to debate key challenges for democracies worldwide and encourage democratic innovation. “Democracy at risk: how can we revive it?” is the theme of the World Forum for Democracy taking place from 3 […]
European citizens want the EU to protect them and to act as one
The European Parliament’s Winter 2025 Eurobarometer survey shows historic levels of approval for EU membership, linked to peace and security. European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said: “Two thirds of Europeans want the EU to play a greater role in protecting them. This is a clear call to action, to which we will respond. Europe needs […]
António Costa “There will be no credible and successful negotiations no lasting peace without Ukraine and without the European Union”
Speaking at the Munich Security Conference 2025, European Council President António Costa highlighted that the EU will continue to support Ukraine as an integral part of its project for peace. “On 24 February 2022, the European Union changed. On the very first day of the war in Ukraine, at 7 pm, European leaders gathered for […]
Gaza: Statement by the High Representative on the adoption of UN Security Council resolution
The European Union welcomes the adoption of the United Nations Security Council resolution 2735, supporting the new ceasefire proposal announced on 31 May. The European Union calls for its immediate implementation, as well as the implementation of the UN Security Council resolutions 2728, 2720 and 2712. The EU recalls its full support to the comprehensive […]
Int. Children’s Peace Prize
Every year KidsRights organises a prize which aims to award a child whose courageous or otherwise extraordinary efforts have made an impact on behalf of the rights of children worldwide. The winner will receive the statuette ‘Nkosi, which shows how a child sets the world in motion, a study and care grant, and a worldwide […]
EU foreign ministers discuss Ukraine and the Coup d’état in Niger
During the informal ministerial meeting in Toledo, EU foreign ministers supported the search for a just peace in Ukraine and the plans drawn up by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to restore democracy in Niger. The meeting, which took place in the Old Arms Factory in Toledo under the Spanish presidency of […]