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EU sanctions against Russia following the invasion of Ukraine

In response to Russian President Putin’s unprecedented and unprovoked military attack against Ukraine, the EU is responding by adopting a…

3 years ago

EU leaders agree on Belarus new sanctions with air space ban

EU leaders agree on Belarus new sanctions with air space ban over the Belarusian hybrid methods and the arrest of…

3 years ago

Michel calls Putin to discuss Russia-EU and global issues

With a view to the European Council meeting of 25 and 26 March a phone call between the President of…

4 years ago

Ukraine: EU extends sanctions over territorial integrity for six months

EU decided to extend the sanctions targeting those responsible for undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of…

4 years ago

Hong Kong: EU report highlights alarming political deterioration

The European Commission and Josep Borrell have reported on political and economic developments in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.…

4 years ago

UN calls for urgent and decisive action to support people of Myanmar

The United Nations independent human rights expert has called on the Security Council for “decisive and unified action” to support…

4 years ago

EU extends sanctions against Lukashenko in Belarus for a year

The Council decided to prolong until 28 February 2022 the sanctions and restrictive measures targeting Lukashenko and high-level officials in Belarus. They…

4 years ago

Venezuela declared ‘persona non grata’ the EU ambassador

Venezuela declared the head of the EU delegation to Venezuela as persona non grata following the new EU sanctions and restrictive…

4 years ago

UN urges to lift unilateral sanctions against Venezuela

UN rights expert urged the United States, European Union and other States to drop unilateral sanctions imposed against Venezuela. The…

4 years ago

Josep Borrell landed in Brussels Criticism over visit to Russia

EU HRVP Josep Borrell concluded his three-day trip to Moscow and comes back into Brussels criticism over European position. The…

4 years ago

7 February – Day of Solidarity with Belarus

Ahead of the 7 February Day of Solidarity with Belarus, the High Representative / Vice-President Josep Borrell and Neighbourhood and Enlargement Commissioner…

4 years ago

Sergey Lavrov EU debates with Josep Borrell in Moscow

Sergei Lavrov, Russian Foreign Minister and Josep Borrell Fontelles gave a joint press conference in Moscow. EU condemns the arrest…

4 years ago

Hong Kong: EU urges immediate release of arrested activists

The European Union called Hong Kong to immediate release the 53 arrested former lawmakers and pro-democracy activists. They have been…

4 years ago

The European “Magnitsky Act” against human rights abuses

EU adopts restrictive measures against individuals and organisations responsible for some of the worst human rights abuses and violations. Sanctions…

4 years ago

Iran nuclear deal: Heated rhetoric and the heightened risk of miscalculation

Although the landmark Iran nuclear deal could improve regional stability if fully implemented, increased tensions have highlighted the risks posed…

4 years ago

The new EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime

Serious human rights violations and abuses are taking place in many parts of the world – frequently without any consequences…

4 years ago

Borrell: Europe faces threat from Russia, China and Turkey

Josep Borrell warned MEPs in EU Parliament for the three old Empires: Russia, China and Turkey, which come as threats…

4 years ago

Macron-Merkel agree on ‘ends but not means’ for Europe

Germany's Angela Merkel and France's Emmanuel Macron met at Fort Bregancon in France. German Chancellor Angela Merkel is in talks…

4 years ago

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