Federica Mogherini meets with Kosovo* President Hashim Thaçi
Federica Mogherini, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of European Commission, met today with Kosovo President Hashim Thaçi…
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Annual report on human rights and democracy in the world in 2015
The European Council adopted the thematic part of the EU annual report on human rights and democracy in the world…
EUNAVFOR MED Operation Sophia: mandate extended by one year, two new tasks added
On 20 June 2016, the Council extended until 27 July 2017 the mandate of the EUNAFOR MED Operation Sophia, the…
International refugee day – over 65 million people need help
Each year millions of people are forced to leave their homes and seek refuge from conflicts, violence, human rights violations,…
Joint Statement ahead of World Refugee Day 2016
On the occasion of World Refugee Day, the following statement is issued by Frans Timmermans, First Vice-President for Better Regulation, Interinstitutional…
Juncker at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum
On 16 June, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker delivered a speech at the opening ceremony of the 20th St Petersburg…
Illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol: EU extends sanctions by one year
On 17 June 2016, the Council extended the restrictive measures in response to the illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol…
“Sustainable Development Goals in Action: Our World, Our Dignity, Our Future”
Speech by HR/VP Mogherini at the Opening ceremony of the European Development Days 2016: Check against delivery ! Excellences, colleagues,…
Managing the Refugee Crisis: reports on progress made in the implementation of the EU-Turkey Statement
Today, the European Commission adopted its second report on the EU-Turkey Statement showing that while there has been further good progress…
Eight new product names protected as Geographical Indications
The Commission has approved today the addition of eight new product names from Croatia, France, Germany, Portugal and Spain to…