EU officials on the occasion of International Women’s Day: Gender Equality is in EU’s DNA
Gender equality is part of the European Union’s DNA, but it is still a lot to be done in this regard, top EU officials said in a joint statement.
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EU Foreign Ministers informally on Libya, Ukraine and Neighbourhood Policy
At the informal meeting (Gymnich) EU’s Foreign Affairs Ministers discussed Libya and Ukraine, but also met their counterparts from the candidate countries and discussed the review of the European Neighbourhood Policy, High Representative for Foreign Policy and Serucity Affairs Federica Mogherini said.
Commission outlines remaining key challenges on gender equality
Ahead of International Women’s Day (8 March), the European Commission is reaffirming its commitment to tackle gender inequalities across the EU. According to new Eurobarometer statistics, a large majority of citizens (76%) believe that tackling inequality between women and men should be a priority for the EU.
Council extends EU sanctions over misappropriation of Ukrainian state funds
The measures consist in an asset freeze on persons subject to initial investigations on the embezzlement of Ukrainian state funds, including former President Viktor Yanukovych. The Council has adjusted the sanctions to take account of progress in these judicial proceedings.
EU and NATO committees meet jointly to discuss Ukraine
The discussions underlined the seriousness of the crisis and showed the convergence of views in both organisations in upholding Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Statement by the Spokesperson on the abduction and continued illegal detention of the Estonian police officer
Six months have passed since the abduction of Estonian police officer Eston Kohver by the Russian Security Services on Estonian territory, in violation of international law.
Statement by High Representative Federica Mogherini on the continued detention of Nadiya Savchenko
Today, a Moscow court rejected another appeal from Nadiya Savchenko against her illegal detention by the Russian Federation, introduced in reference to her immunity as a member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe adopted a decision earlier today in Strasbourg by an overwhelming majority calling for her urgent release.
Towards a new European Neighbourhood Policy: the EU launches a consultation on the future of its relations with neighbouring countries
High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the Commission Federica Mogherini and Commissioner for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations Johannes Hahn are launching today a consultation on the future of the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP). The ENP was last reviewed in 2011. Given the significant developments in the neighbourhood since then, it is now essential to undertake a fundamental review of the principles on which the policy is based as well as its scope and how its instruments should be used.
Ashton: We condemned the clear violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty
Remarks by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton following the extraordinary Foreign Affairs Council on Ukraine.
Statement of the High Representative Federica Mogherini on the murder of Boris Nemtsov
“It is with indignation and deep sadness that I have learnt the news about the brutal murder of Boris Nemtsov, the former Deputy Prime Minister of Russian Federation, former Governor of Nizhny Novgorod and one of the leaders of Russia’s liberal opposition. He was killed just before a demonstration against the effects of the economic crisis and the conflict in Ukraine which he was organising for 1 March.