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EU-Colombia Human Rights Dialogue - 8th session, Brussels, 17 June 2013 - Joint Statement

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:03:00 +0200

Catherine Ashton deplores deadly attack on a UNISFA peacekeeper in Southern Kordofan

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:59:00 +0200

Catherine Ashton following her visit to Iraq

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:56:00 +0200

Joint statement by European Commission President Barroso and European Council President Van Rompuy after the G8 Summit in Lough Erne (UK), 17-18 June 2013

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:09:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Lough Erne, 18 June 2013 European Commission President José Manuel Barroso and European Council President Herman Van Rompuy represented the European Union at this year's G8 summit chaired by UK Prime Minister Cameron in Lough Erne.

EU Support for Governance in Egypt – “well-intentioned but ineffective”, say EU Auditors

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:25:00 +0200

EUROPEAN COURT OF AUDITORS PRESS RELEASE Luxembourg, 18 June 2013 A report published by the European Court of Auditors (ECA) is highly critical of EU aid spending to promote key areas of governance in Egypt in the periods before and after the Uprising of January 2011.

EU signs new agreement to boost agriculture and promotes access to energy in Zambia

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:00:00 +0200

European Commission Press release Brussels, 18 June 2013 European Commissioner for Development, Andris Piebalgs, is about to sign a new agreement to support smallholder farmers and promote agricultural conservation in Zambia, during his first ever visit to the country (18-20 June).

Statement by EU Trade Spokesman on the upcoming EU-China Joint Committee

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:16:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 18 June 2013 "I can confirm that EU Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht will travel to Beijing this Friday for the annual EU-Joint Committee with Chinese Minister of Commerce Gao Hucheng. Furthermore, I can clarify that both sides have together agreed on the Joint Committee's agenda...

The EU's free trade agreements – where are we?

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:00:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 18 June 2013 Over the next two years, 90% of world demand will be generated outside the EU. That is why it is a key priority for the EU to open up more market opportunities for European business by negotiating new Free Trade Agreements with key...

Joint press statement by the President of the European Commission José Manuel Barroso and the President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy after their meeting with the Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe in the margins of the G8 Summit

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:14:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Lough Erne, 17 June 2013 We are pleased to have had the opportunity to meet Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in the margins of the G8 Summit at Lough Erne. It was our first meeting. We discussed the relations between the European Union and Japan.

Ashton visits Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon, Egypt, Israel & Palestine

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:33:00 +0200

Catherine Ashton will meet Prime Ministers Dačić and Thaçi Thursday, 20 June, in Brussels

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:58:00 +0200

Statement by President Barroso on the EU-US trade agreement with U.S. President Barack Obama, the President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy and UK Prime Minister David Cameron

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:44:00 +0200

European Commission José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Commission G8 Summit press conference/Lough Erne 17 June 2013 Today is a special day for the relationship between the European Union and the United States.

Statement by President Barroso at the G8 Pre-Summit press conference

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:32:00 +0200

European Commission José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Commission Press conference/Lough Erne 17 June 2013 Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen, The European Union is coming to this summit to promote a fairer world. Fairness at home in the G8 countries. And fairness for people right around the globe.

Commission report calls for forward-looking policies on migration

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:00:00 +0200

European Press release Brussels, 17 June 2013 Commission How are the EU and its Member States addressing the challenges and opportunities of migration? Analysing the 2012 and early 2013 developments in the areas of immigration and asylum, a Commission report published today calls for a more coherent EU response.

Speak Up!2 conference on media freedom in the Western Balkans and Turkey

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:00:00 +0200

European Commission Press release Brussels, 17 June 2013 To assess the challenges faced by the media in the countries of the Western Balkans and Turkey, the European Commission is organising a second SpeakUp! conference on 20 June in Brussels.

More help for victims of Sahel crisis: European Commission increases humanitarian aid

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:00:00 +0200

European Commission Press release Brussels, 17 June 2013 The European Commission is responding to growing humanitarian needs in the Sahel region of Africa by increasing its support with an additional €69 million. The new funds will provide food assistance, clean water and access to basic health services to women and...

A Free Trade Agreement between the EU and Canada

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:00:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 17 June 2013 The EU and Canada are currently negotiating the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) in order to take their trade and investment relationship to a new level. This EU-Canada FTA will cover the key issues relevant to a modern trade and investment environment,...

A Free Trade Agreement between the EU and Japan

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:00:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 17 June 2013 The EU and Japan are pushing ahead with their negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The aim is for a comprehensive agreement in goods, services and investment eliminating tariffs, non-tariff barriers and covering other trade-related issues, such as public procurement, regulatory issues,...

Iran: Catherine Ashton reacts to Presidential elections

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 11:30:00 +0200

EU ready for trade and investment negotiations with the United States

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 11:00:00 +0200

Local EU statement on Gaza death penalty

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 11:24:00 +0200

Member States endorse EU-US trade and investment negotiations

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 00:29:00 +0200

European Commission Memo Brussels, 14 June 2013 Today's Council decision on negotiating directives (“mandate”) gives the green light to the European Commission to enter into formal bilateral trade negotiations with the United States of America.

Catherine Ashton on progress in implementation work of the April agreement from the EU-facilitated dialogue regarding the establishment of Association/Community

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:42:00 +0200

Catherine Ashton on the US statement on Syrian Chemical Weapons Use

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:36:00 +0200

Joint press statement on the 8th EU-PH Senior Officials meeting

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:09:00 +0200

High Representative Catherine Ashton appoints 12 new Heads of EU Delegations

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:05:00 +0200

High Representative Ashton and Commissioner Füle on the adoption by the Human Rights Council of a resolution on human rights in Belarus

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:57:00 +0200

Catherine Ashton on the announcement of the date of elections in Nepal

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:36:00 +0200

Statement following the meeting between President Barroso and the Prime Minster of Moldova, Iurie Leanca

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:22:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 14 June 2013 The President met today the new Prime-Minister of Moldova Iurie Leanca, in his first visit abroad after having assumed his current functions. They have discussed the situation in the country and the importance of political consensus among the major parties to pursue the...

European commissioner Dacian Cioloş met in Brussels with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova, Iurie Leancă

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:17:00 +0200

Commission MEMO Brussels, 14 June 2013 European The European commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Dacian Cioloş, has had a meeting today with Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova, Iurie Leancă, at the European Commission headquarters in Brussels.

EU and U.S. will set a Transatlantic group of experts to discuss the U.S. programmes more in details

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:58:00 +0200

European Commission Cecilia Malmström EU Commissioner for Home Affairs EU Speech: EU Press Conference, EU-U.S. Justice and Home Affairs Ministerial /Dublin 14 June 2013 Let me first thank the Irish Presidency for the organisation of this event. The EU-U.S.

Commissioner Füle following his meeting with Iurie Leancă, Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:22:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 14 June 2013 ''This was my first meeting with Iurie Leanca in his new capacity as Moldovan Prime Minister I have wished him good luck. He has a challenging task. I appreciate that Prime Minister´s first trip abroad led to Brussels.

The European Union at the G8 summit in Lough Erne (UK) on 17-18 June 2013

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:00:00 +0200

European Commission Press release Brussels, 14 June 2013 This year's G8 summit will take place in Lough Erne in Northern Ireland and will be chaired by UK Prime Minister David Cameron. The European Union is a full member of the G8 and is represented by European Commission President Barroso and...

Enhancing business ties with Russia through regulatory, business and tourism cooperation

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:00:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 14 June 2013 On Sunday Vice President Antonio Tajani travels to Russia accompanied by a 120 strong business delegation composed of representatives of companies and industry associations from 23 Member States.

The G8 summit in Lough Erne (UK) on 17-18 June 2013: the European Union's role and actions

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:00:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 13 June 2013 What are the main topics on this year's agenda? The United Kingdom, who is holding this year's annual G8 presidency, has set out three main topics for their G8 presidency: trade, taxation and transparency ("the three Ts").

First EU-Central Asia Security Dialogue held in Brussels. Agreement to hold next round in Tajikistan.

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:42:00 +0200

Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on EEAS Review

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:43:00 +0200

Remarks by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the EU annual report on human rights

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:16:00 +0200

European Union and United States convene CBRN Risk Mitigation Dialogue

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:32:00 +0200

The Political and Security Committee visits Somalia

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:58:00 +0200

EU Joins Japan in WTO Challenge against Chinese Anti-dumping Duties on Steel Tubes

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:28:00 +0200

European Commission Press release Brussels, 13 June 2013 The European Union today requested consultations with China in the World Trade Organisation (WTO) concerning Chinese anti-dumping duties imposed on imports of high-performance stainless steel seamless tubes (“HP-SSST”) from the EU.

The EU and Côte d'Ivoire are to launch negotiations on partnership to fight illegal logging

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:00:00 +0200

European Commission Press release Brussels, 13 June 2013 The European Union and Côte d'Ivoire announced today that they will launch negotiations of a new trade agreement to combat illegal logging. This scourge affects millions of poor people who depend on forests for their livelihoods, deprives governments of billions of euros...

EU-U.S. Justice Ministerial meeting: 13 -14 June in Dublin

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:00:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 13 June 2013 The European Union and the United States will meet in Dublin on 13-14 June to discuss issues of common interest in the field of justice and home affairs. EU Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding will represent the European Commission, while the Irish Minister of...

Promoting global fairness through trade, taxation and transparency, says President Barroso ahead of G8 Summit

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 08:43:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 13 June 2013 Ahead of the G8 summit, President Barroso sets out his views on the main items on the G8 agenda in the summit magazine published by the G8 Research Group of the University of Toronto.

Statement by President Barroso following his meeting with the OECD Secretary General, José Ángel Gurría

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:00:00 +0200

European Commission José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Commission Press point/Brussels 13 June 2013 Good morning ladies and gentlemen, I am very happy to welcome OECD Secretary General José Ángel Gurría to Brussels.

Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the latest developments in Turkey

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:50:00 +0200

Joint Statement on the occasion of the World Day Against Child Labour

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:30:00 +0200

Catherine Ashton on the attacks against the Supreme Court in Kabul, Afghanistan

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:10:00 +0200

Crucial moment in EU-Turkey relations

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:03:00 +0200

European Commission Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Debate on Turkey at the Plenary Session of the European Parliament, Strasbourg 12 June 2013 "I was in Istanbul last week to address a conference on the future of European Union-Turkey relations.

Europe: spread (not lost) in space

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:04:00 +0200

La propreté de l’espace

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:58:00 +0200

Renewables: do they matter for foreign policy?

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:51:00 +0200

Obama 2.0: the new foreign policy team

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:43:00 +0200

Feed the world? The challenges of global food security

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:14:00 +0200

La mission Eujust Lex en Irak prolongée jusqu’à fin 2013

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:44:00 +0200

EUJUST LEX-Iraq Meeting with the Chief Justice of Iraq, Mr. Medhat al-Mahmoud in Baghdad

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:45:00 +0200

EUJUST LEX-Iraq course on Leadership and Command of Serious Incidents (CSI) course in Baghdad

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:45:00 +0200

EUJUST LEX-Iraq course on Management of Serious Incidents in Prisons held in Erbil

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:46:00 +0200

Statement by the spokesperson of EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the Government of Sudan's announcement to stop oil exports from South Sudan

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:00:00 +0200

Joint Press Statement by Catherine Ashton and South African Minister of International relations and Cooperation, Maite 4koana Mashabane on the occasion of their Ministerial Political Dialogue

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:46:00 +0200

EIB provides further EUR 200 million for Istanbul-Ankara High Speed Rail Line

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:31:00 +0200

PRESS RELEASE Ankara / Luxembourg, 10 June 2013 The European Investment Bank is providing EUR 200 million to the Turkish State Railways, as a further contribution to upgrading the country’s main transport corridor between Ankara and Istanbul.

Aviation: EU and Israel sign agreement

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 13:03:00 +0200

European Commission Press release Brussels, 10 June 2013 In the margins of the EU Transport Council in Luxembourg, the European Union and Israel have today signed a comprehensive air transport agreement which will gradually open up and integrate their respective markets, develop an aviation area with common rules, offer economic...

Catherine Ashton concerned by situation in Turkey

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 21:10:00 +0200

The European Union and Mexico hold high-level meetings

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 10:44:00 +0200

Catherine Ashton appoints new Heads of EU Delegations to Peru and Serbia

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 23:13:00 +0200

HR/VP Catherine Ashton and Commissioner Andris Piebalgs, on the approval of over Ç31.5 billion of funding for EU development cooperation with ACP countries for 2014-2020

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 13:57:00 +0200

Catherine Ashton s'inquiète des développements militaires au nord du Mali

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 11:01:00 +0200

Burundi: La Haute Représentante et le Commissaire au développement regrettent la loi promulgation de la sur la presse

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 10:50:00 +0200

Migration and mobility partnership signed between the EU and Morocco

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 13:30:00 +0200

european commission Press release Brussels, 7 June 2013 Cooperation between Morocco and the EU is set to also apply to migration and the movement of people, thanks to an EU-Morocco mobility partnership which was signed today by Cecilia Malmström, European Commissioner for Internal Affairs, Mr Saad dine El Otmani, the Moroccan Minister for Foreign Affairs...

EU-Turkey bound together

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:00:00 +0200

European Commission Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy EU-Turkey bound together Conference of Ministry for EU Affairs ''Rethinking Global Challenges: Constructing a Common Future for Turkey and the EU'' Istanbul, Turkey 7 June 2013 Prime Minister, Ministers, Ladies and Gentlemen, Before speaking about our common future, which...

European Investment Bank and Kosovo* sign Framework Agreement

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 12:04:00 +0200

Commission Press release Brussels/Pristina, 7 June 2013 European Today, Mr Anton Rop, Vice-President of the European Investment Bank (EIB), and Kosovo’s Finance Minister, Mr Besim Beqaj, signed a Framework Agreement governing future EIB activities in Kosovo, in the presence of the Prime Minister of Kosovo, Mr Hashim Thaçi, and the Head...

Joint Statement by the High Representative and European Commission Vice President, Catherine Ashton, and European Commissioner for Development, Andris Piebalgs, on the approval of over €31.5 billion of funding for EU development cooperation with ACP countries for the period 2014-2020

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 12:00:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 7 June 2013 We are delighted that the Africa, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) - EU Council of Ministers has approved over €31.5 billion of funding for EU development cooperation with ACP countries for the period 2014-2020.

The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership: Growth for Europe and Spain

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 09:22:00 +0200

Azerbaijan: Catherine Ashton and Štefan Füle disappointed by amendments to Criminal Code establishing punitive measures against slander and insult on the internet

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:08:00 +0200

Catherine Ashton meets with with Moroccan Foreign Minister Dr Saad-eddine El Othmani

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:11:00 +0200

Statement of President Barroso on Syria

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:37:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 6 June 2013 The Syrian crisis is the most dramatic humanitarian situation in the last decade. The international community cannot stand by idly. The EU is already the largest humanitarian donor for the crisis with more than 840 million euros.

Statement by Humanitarian Aid Commissioner Georgieva on new EU funding for Syrian humanitarian crisis

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:48:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 6 June 2013 President Barroso's announcement of 400 million euros additional funding for the Syrian humanitarian crisis is not only welcome but timely and urgently needed. Tomorrow the United Nations agencies will launch a fresh appeal for international donations to fund their life-saving activities in Syria...

EU supports Mozambique's path to development

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 12:00:00 +0200

European Commission Press release Brussels, 6 June 2013 The European Commission will fund three projects in Mozambique that will potentially provide 50,000 people with access to clean water; increase trade opportunities by improving an international transport corridor, and support the finalisation of the construction of two hospitals.

Speech - Remarks by President Barroso to members of the European Union Leadership Dialogue with Australia

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:26:00 +0200

European Commission José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Commission Speech - European Union Leadership Dialogue/Brussels 5 June 2013 It is an honour to welcome in Brussels Her Excellency the Governor General of Australia, accompanied by a delegation of distinguished Australian business representatives.

Joint Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton and Commissioner Stefan Füle on the Egyptian NGO trial verdicts

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 17:41:00 +0200

Catherine Ashton concerned by the expulsion of nine North Koreans from Laos

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 16:05:00 +0200

In Istanbul about challenges and vision for Turkey' s EU accession

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 20:28:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 5 June 2013 Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle will visit Istanbul on Thursday and Friday to discuss the accession process of Turkey. He will meet with Minister for EU Affairs and Chief Negotiator Egemen Bağış, representatives of the civil society and think-tanks.

Azerbaijan: with parliament speaker on shared ambitions for a successful Vilnius Summit

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 20:28:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 5 June 2013 Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle met Oktay Sabir Asadov, Chairman of the Milli Majlis, the parliament of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Brussels today.

President Barroso defends unrestricted and unconditional humanitarian access in Syria in summit with Russia

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 11:17:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 5 June 2013 At the EU-Russia Summit, President Barroso said: "The European Commission is a major donor of humanitarian aid to the Syrian crisis. Indeed the European Union, Commission plus Member States, are by far the biggest donor of humanitarian aid to the refugees coming from...

Fight against illicit drugs: EU signs new agreement with Russia

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 13:03:00 +0200

Catherine Ashton on the appointment of Dr. Rami Hamdallah as the new Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 12:47:00 +0200

Statement by President Barroso following the EU-Russia Summit in Yekaterinburg

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 13:35:00 +0200

European Commission José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Commission Press Conference/Yekaterinburg 4 June 2013 Thank you Mr President, Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen, I am very pleased to be here with you today at the heart of the Urals.

Fight against illicit drugs: EU signs new agreement with Russia

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 13:39:00 +0200

European Commission Press release Brussels, 4 June 2013 Joint press release of the Council of the EU and the European Commission Today the EU and Russia completed signature of a new cooperation agreement on the control of drug precursors, at the EU-Russia Summit in Yekaterinburg.

Statement by Commissioner Füle following his visit to the Zaatari refugee Camp

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 14:19:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Amman, 4 June 2013 ''It is a pleasure to be part of this signing ceremony. The signature for the financing of this important project is a significant step in providing education to the children of Syrian refugees in Zaatari camp.

Catherine Ashton on behalf of the EU on the reintroduction of the death penalty in Papua New Guinea

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 18:12:00 +0200

HR/VP Catherine Ashton and European Commission Vice President Antonio Tajani, on the Arms Trade Treaty

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:00:00 +0200

Press points by Commissioner Štefan Füle following his meeting Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Judeh in Amman

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 18:13:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Amman, 3 June 2013 ''I am glad to see EU - Jordan relationship and cooperation growing stronger and stronger even as we face more challenges. And the credibility of Jordan is getting stronger and stronger despite the pressure from the Syrian crisis and tens of thousands –...

Joint Statement by Catherine Ashton and European Commission Vice President Antonio Tajani on the Arms Trade Treaty

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 14:34:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 3 June 2013 The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the Commission, Catherine Ashton, and European Commission Vice President Antonio Tajani, Commissioner for Industry and Entrepreneurship, issued the following statement today: "We are glad that the...

Jordan: EU provides new support to deal with Syrian refugee crisis

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 13:14:00 +0200

European Commission Press release Brussels/Amman, 3 June 2013 The European Commission will provide additional assistance of €50 million to Jordan to alleviate the impact of the high influx of refugees from Syria, Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy, Štefan Füle, announced today during his visit to Amman.

Statement by President Barroso following his meeting with the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 13:46:00 +0200

European Commission José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Commission Press Conference/Astana 3 June 2013 Mr President, Ladies and gentlemen, I am delighted to visit Kazakhstan at the invitation of President Nazarbayev. I remember well his visit to Brussels.

Statement by Commissioner Kristalina Georgieva, European Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response on the situation in Al Qusayr

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 11:39:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 3 June 2013 I have been following with increasing alarm the rapidly deteriorating situation in recent days in the town of Al Qusayr in Syria. This is being billed in the international media as a defining moment in the Syrian civil war, which has now claimed...

Joint Communiqué by the President of the European Commission José Manuel Barroso and the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 09:35:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Astana, 3 June 2013 Following the invitation extended by H.E. Mr. Nursultan Nazarbayev, the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, H.E. Mr. José Manuel Barroso, the President of the European Commission, visited the Republic of Kazakhstan for the first official visit on 2-3 June, 2013.

Statement by the Spokesperson of High Representative Catherine Ashton on riots in Turkey

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 13:16:00 +0200

Statement by the Spokesperson of High Representative Catherine Ashton on the new NGO law in Egypt

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 13:13:00 +0200

Statement by HR Catherine Ashton on the bill in Nigeria criminalising same-sex marriage and relationships

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 13:10:00 +0200

Speech - European Union and Kazakhstan: Forging a partnership for the 21st century

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 13:46:00 +0200

European Commission José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Commission European Speech - European Astana/Kazakhstan 2 June 2013 Rector, Ministers, Ladies and gentlemen, It is a great pleasure to be here today in Kazakhstan even more so to be the first President of the European Commission to visit your...

Statement by the spokesperson of the HR Catherine Ashton on the situation in Qusayr, Syria

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 23:00:00 +0200

Statement by the Spokesperson of HR Catherine Ashton on the agreement concluded between the Government of Myanmar/Burma and the Kachin Independence Organisation

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 19:39:00 +0200

Defending national interests, preventing conflict" - Speech delivered by HR Catherine Ashton at the Shangri-La Dialogue

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 19:36:00 +0200

EU and Singapore conclude negotiations on a Partnership and Cooperation Agreement

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 19:23:00 +0200

Statement by the Spokesperson of HR Catherine Ashton following her meeting with Foreign Minister of Bangladesh

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 19:13:00 +0200

Joint Statement by Catherine Ashton and Štefan Füle on the election of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova

Fri, 31 May 2013 16:28:00 +0200

Catherine Ashton appoints new Head of EU Delegation to Myanmar/Burma

Fri, 31 May 2013 14:29:00 +0200

31st EU-Russia Summit in Yekaterinburg on 3 and 4 June 2013 - Factsheet

Fri, 31 May 2013 14:25:00 +0200

Syria: EU economic sanctions to apply until 1 June 2014

Fri, 31 May 2013 14:20:00 +0200

"Settlements are illegal under international law" - Catherine Ashton restates the EU's position on Israeli settlements in and around East Jerusalem

Fri, 31 May 2013 10:27:00 +0200

High Representative Catherine Ashton appoints new Head of EU Delegation to Myanmar/Burma

Fri, 31 May 2013 13:32:00 +0200

European Commission Press release Brussels, 31 May 2013 Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice President of the Commission, announced today the appointment Roland Kobia as Head of the EU Delegation to Myanmar/Burma.

Speech: The importance of inclusive regional cooperation

Fri, 31 May 2013 14:27:00 +0200

European Commission Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Speech: South East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) Ministerial Meeting in Ohrid 31 May 2013 Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, Allow me to begin by thanking our hosts, the Chairmanship-in-Office of the South-East European Cooperation Process, for inviting the European Union...

President Barroso receives letters of credence of Heads of Mission

Fri, 31 May 2013 15:16:00 +0200

European Commission Press release Brussels, 31 May 2013 The President of the European Commission, José Manuel Barroso, received today the letters of credence of the following Ambassadors: HE Mr Félix NDAYISENGA, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Representative of the Republic of Burundi to the European Union and Head of Mission to...

Statement by the EU High Representative Catherine Ashton and Commissioner Štefan Füle on the election of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova

Fri, 31 May 2013 16:02:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Brussels,31 May 2013 Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the Commission and Štefan Füle, Commissioner for Enlargement and the Neighbourhood Policy, made the following statement today: “We warmly welcome the endorsement yesterday of the Iurie Leancă government and...

Catherine Ashton travels to Singapore for Asia Security dialogue

Thu, 30 May 2013 14:57:00 +0200

Montenegro: Role of opposition in tackling current challenges

Thu, 30 May 2013 13:28:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 31 May 2013 Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy, Štefan Füle, met with the Chairman of the "Positive Montenegro" party, Darko PAJOVIĆ, in Brussels today. Their meeting focused on recent developments in the country, current challenges for the political system and institutions and the role of...

EU Security and Defence News - Issue #72

Wed, 29 May 2013 20:00:00 +0200

Remarks by Catherine Ashton to the DEVE Committee of the European Parliament, 28 May 2013

Wed, 29 May 2013 14:34:00 +0200

L'Union européenne et la Biélorussie - Fiche d'Information

Wed, 29 May 2013 14:28:00 +0200

With Commissioner General of UNRWA about Palestinian refugees and Syrian crisis

Wed, 29 May 2013 19:32:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 29 May 2013 The situation of the Palestinian refugees in the context of the Syrian crisis was the main topic discussed by Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle with the Commissioner-General of UNRWA Filippo Grandi during their meeting in Brussels today.

Change of command at the European Union Military Staff

Tue, 28 May 2013 17:25:00 +0200

Remarks by Catherine Ashton following the Foreign Affairs Council, 27 May 2013

Tue, 28 May 2013 11:50:00 +0200

Annual Report 2013 to the European Council on EU Development Aid Targets

Tue, 28 May 2013 11:48:00 +0200

Council conclusions on EU approach to resilience

Tue, 28 May 2013 11:42:00 +0200

Council conclusions on Food and Nutrition Security in external assistance

Tue, 28 May 2013 11:39:00 +0200

Third High Level Meeting of the Inter-Regional Dialogue on Democracy

Tue, 28 May 2013 11:43:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 28 May 2013 1. The Third High Level Meeting of the Inter-Regional Dialogue on Democracy was held from 27-28 May 2013 at the European Commission in Brussels, Belgium. The Meeting, which was hosted by Dr.

European Commission and CERN support major research facility in the Middle East

Tue, 28 May 2013 12:00:00 +0200

Press release Brussels, 28 May 2013 European Commission The European Commission and CERN have today agreed to support the construction of SESAME, one of the most ambitious research facilities in the Middle East. SESAME is a so-called synchrotron light source, functioning in effect like a giant microscope.

Questions and answers on 'SESAME'

Tue, 28 May 2013 12:00:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 28 May 2013 What is SESAME? The Synchrotron light for Experimental Science and Applications in the Middle East (SESAME) is a joint project launched in 2003 by countries in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East to build a synchrotron facility in Jordan.

Montenegro: With Deputy Prime Minister Marković about reforms and challenges

Tue, 28 May 2013 15:29:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 28 May 2013 Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle met with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice of Montenegro Duško Marković in Brussels today to discuss the mounting challenges on the domestic political scene and the ways how to deal with them.

Speech: A decisive year for the Eastern Partnership

Tue, 28 May 2013 17:11:00 +0200

European Commission Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Speech: Third ordinary session of the EU Neighbourhood East Parliamentary Assembly (EURONEST) in the European Parliament / Brussels 28 May 2013 Vice President of the European Parliament, co-Presidents of Euronest, ladies and gentlemen, I would like to thank you...

Joint Statement by EU Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht and Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr. Dipu Moni following recent disasters in the Bangladeshi garment manufacturing industry

Tue, 28 May 2013 17:36:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 28 May 2013 We came together today and expressed our deepest sorrow to the families of hundreds of workers who lost their lives and others who sustained injuries in the recent tragedy of factory collapse in Savar, Dhaka.

Speech: Ambitions of EU and East Partners for the Vilnius Summit

Tue, 28 May 2013 20:34:00 +0200

European Commission Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Speech: Third ordinary session of the EU Neighbourhood East Parliamentary Assembly (EURONEST) in the European Parliament / Brussels 28 May 2013 This is not the first opportunity that I have had to address you on behalf Cathy Ashton and...

EU supports steps to bring peace and prosperity to South East Turkey

Tue, 28 May 2013 20:36:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 28 May 2013 Brussels (27th May) – Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle met with the co-chair of the Peace and Democracy Party (BDP) Selhattin Demirtaş in Brussels today.

Council conclusions on Syria

Mon, 27 May 2013 23:59:00 +0200

Council declaration on Syria

Mon, 27 May 2013 23:58:00 +0200

Main results of the Foreign Affairs Council meeting

Mon, 27 May 2013 23:00:00 +0200

Catherine Ashton warmly welcomes the announced agreement on land reform by the Colombian government and the FARC

Mon, 27 May 2013 17:07:00 +0200

Conclusions du Conseil relatives au Mali

Mon, 27 May 2013 13:27:00 +0200

Catherine Ashton's remarks upon arrival at the Foreign Affairs Council, 27 May 2013

Mon, 27 May 2013 13:21:00 +0200

EU police mission in Afghanistan extended

Mon, 27 May 2013 11:52:00 +0200

EU-Turkey Association - Council

Mon, 27 May 2013 11:48:00 +0200

Catherine Ashton on the implementation plan for the April agreement

Mon, 27 May 2013 10:06:00 +0200

Brussels, 24 May 2013 Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision 2013/45/CFSP and Council Decision 2013/182/CFSP amending Council Decision 2011/137/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya

Mon, 27 May 2013 10:54:00 +0200

EUROPEAN UNION EN 10001/13 PRESSE 212 On 22 January 2013, the Council adopted Decision 2013/45/CFSP1 amending Council Decision 2011/137/CFSP. The Council Decision determines that EU Member States may authorise the release of certain frozen funds or economic resources where they are subject of a judicial or administrative decision rendered in the...

Statement by President Barroso following his meeting with Mr Ali Zeidan, Prime Minister of Libya

Mon, 27 May 2013 12:00:00 +0200

European Commission José Manuel Barroso President of the European Commission Press point/Brussels 27 May 2013 Good morning, Ladies and Gentlemen. It is a great pleasure to welcome Prime Minister Ali Zeidan in his first official visit to the European Union.

Remarks by Štefan Füle, Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy to the press following the EU-Turkey Association Council

Mon, 27 May 2013 12:16:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 27 May 2013 ''We had a very good, open and interactive exchange of views on a whole range of issues with all of us aware of the importance of 2013 for strengthening the relationship between the EU and Turkey.

The LTIC is looking at investment opportunities in Africa

Mon, 27 May 2013 15:58:00 +0200

PRESS RELEASE Rabat, May 24, 2013 “The time has come to start complementing “development finance” by “investment finance”, says EIB President Werner Hoyer. The Long-Term Investors Club organized its 5th international conference in Rabat on May 24, 2013 on the theme of Investment Strategies and Opportunities in Africa, attended by...

Funding for small and medium enterprises (SME) in the Middle East and North Africa

Mon, 27 May 2013 16:06:00 +0200

PRESS RELEASE Amman, Jordan, May 24, 2013 Amman, Jordan, May 24, 2013—IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, the European Investment Bank (EIB), Agence Française de Développement (AFD), and the European Commission through the Neighborhood Investment Facility (NIF) are working together to provide funding for small and medium enterprises...

President Barroso discusses Syria crisis with leading UN officials

Mon, 27 May 2013 17:41:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 27 May 2013 Today President José Manuel Barroso met Mr. António Guterres, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Baroness Valerie Amos, UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, and Mrs. Etharin Cousin, Executive Director of the UN World Food Programme.

50 South Sudanese Police officers from the Diplomatic Protection Unit will be deployed to Juba International Airport to improve the airport security

Mon, 27 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200

EU police mission in Afghanistan extended

Mon, 27 May 2013 15:14:00 +0200

Joint Statement by President Barroso and Development Commissioner Andris Piebalgs on 50th anniversary of the African Union

Sat, 25 May 2013 10:30:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 25 May 2013 50 years ago on this day, representatives from 32 African countries came together in Addis Ababa to form the Organisation of the African Unity. Their aim was to promote unity and solidarity among African States and to accelerate the process of integration in...

The EU as a peacemaker: enhancing the EU’s mediation capacity. Conference at the European Parliament 28th May 2013

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:08:00 +0200

Catherine Ashton Speech: "Education for all"

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:23:00 +0200

Déclaration du porte-parole de Catherine Ashton sur la situation au Nord-Kivu

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:25:00 +0200

Ashton deplores recent executions in Saudi Arabia

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:58:00 +0200

Déclaration du porte-parole de Catherine Ashton, Haute Représentante de l'UE, sur les attentats terroristes au Niger

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:04:00 +0200

Local EU Statement on the closure of media houses in Uganda

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:45:00 +0200

EU, US, Canada launch Atlantic Ocean research alliance

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:30:00 +0200

European Commission Press release Brussels, 24 May 2013 The European Union, the United States and Canada today agreed to join forces on Atlantic Ocean research. The agreement focuses on aligning the ocean observation efforts of the three partners.

Speech - Atlantic Ocean Cooperation

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:30:00 +0200

European Commission Máire GEOGHEGAN-QUINN European Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science Atlantic Ocean Cooperation Marine Institute / Galway 24 May 2013 Taoiseach, Minister Coveney, Commissioner Damanaki, Senator Wells, Dr Jones, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, I am delighted that this landmark conference takes place in my home county, which gives...

Marine research in the European Union and the Atlantic

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:30:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 24 May 2013 The European Union, the United States and Canada today signed the "Galway Statement on Atlantic Ocean Cooperation" with the aim of furthering research into the workings of the Atlantic Ocean and its interaction with the Arctic.

Déclaration du porte-parole de Catherine Ashton, Haute Représentante de l'UE, sur les attentats terroristes au Niger

Thu, 23 May 2013 23:40:00 +0200

Catherine Ashton speech on Education and Development, Brussels, 23 May 2013

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:16:00 +0200

Antitrust: Commission renders legally binding commitments from Star alliance members Air Canada, United and Lufthansa on transatlantic air transport passenger market

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:46:00 +0200

European Commission Press release Brussels, 23 May 2013 The European Commission has accepted commitments offered by Air Canada, United and Lufthansa to address the Commission's concerns that the parties' cooperation under a revenue-sharing joint venture may be in breach of EU antitrust rules and harm premium passengers on the Frankfurt-New...

Commission proposes to open negotiations for an investment agreement with China

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:00:00 +0200

European Press release Brussels, 23 May 2013 Commission The European Commission decided today to ask the Member States for their agreement on a mandate to open negotiations on an investment agreement with China. This is the first ever proposal for a stand-alone investment agreement since foreign direct investment became the...

Speech by EU Commissioner Günther Oettinger on behalf of HRVP Catherine Ashton on the execution of Mohammad Afzal Guru and its implications

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:53:00 +0200

European Commission Catherine Ashton EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission European Parliament/Strasbourg 23 May 2013 Mr President, Honourable Members of the European Parliament, We share the concerns expressed by this House on the execution in India of Mr Afzal Guru...

Speech by EU Commissioner Günther Oettinger on behalf of HRVP Catherine Ashton on the case of Mrs Victoire Ingabire

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:54:00 +0200

Catherine Ashton after meeting with Prime Ministers Dačić and Thaçi

Wed, 22 May 2013 22:40:00 +0200

Fact Sheet: EU Border Assistance Mission (EUBAM) in Libya

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:58:00 +0200

Green light for civilian mission to support border security in Libya

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:54:00 +0200

Catherine Ashton and Commissioner Štefan Füle on the arrest of former Prime Minister of Georgia

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:57:00 +0200

Local Statement of the European Union on human rights violations in Guinea-Bissau

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:48:00 +0200

Speech - Remarks by EU Commissioner Štefan Füle on behalf of HRVP Catherine Ashton on the situation of Syrian refugees in neighbouring countries

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:24:00 +0200

European Commission Catherine Ashton EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission Speech - European Parliament/Strasbourg 22 May 2013 President, Honourable Members, This is a crisis that has brought unspeakable suffering to the people of Syria and that has already gone beyond...

Speech - Remarks by EU Commissioner Štefan Füle on behalf of HRVP Catherine Ashton on asset recovery

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:09:00 +0200

European Commission Catherine Ashton EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission Speech - European Parliament/Strasbourg 22 May 2013 President, honourable Members, During the Arab Spring, the European Union froze the assets of senior figures from the former Tunisian, Egyptian and Libyan...

Mali: the UN takes over

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:29:00 +0200

Fighting piracy in the Gulf of Guinea - offshore and onshore

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:32:00 +0200

The Syria Conference: last exit peace?

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:36:00 +0200

What Bosnia and Herzegovina needs to do to move on EU path

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:13:00 +0200

European Commission Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Plenary session of the European Parliament/ Brussels 22 May 2013 President, Honourable Members, Let me first of all thank Doris Pack for an excellent Draft Report on Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH).

Speech: Discussing progress and shortcomings of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:07:00 +0200

European Commission Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Speech: Plenary session of the European Parliament/ Brussels 22 May 2013 President, Honourable Members, I would like to pay tribute to the quality of the report which has been prepared by your Rapporteur, Mr. Richard Howitt.

European Union Aviation Security Mission (EUAVSEC) has in cooperation with the Danish National Police facilitated management courses for South Sudanese officials

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200

Green light for civilian mission to support border security in Libya

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200

Ashton speaking after talks with Prime Ministers Dačić and Thaçi

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:30:00 +0200

Catherine Ashton on the latest series of attacks in Iraq

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:37:00 +0200

Catherine Ashton meets Nicaraguan Minister of Foreign Affairs Samuel Santos López

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:04:00 +0200

Catherine Ashton appoints new Head of EU Delegation to Libya

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:23:00 +0200

Statement by President Barroso following the tornado in Oklahoma

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:11:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 21 May 2013 "It was with great distress and sadness that I learned about the tornado that shook Oklahoma causing destruction and loss of lives. On my personal behalf and in the name of the European Commission please accept our deepest sympathies.

EU to provide over €37 million to fight piracy in Eastern and Southern Africa

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:00:00 +0200

European Commission Press release Brussels, 21 May 2013 The EU will provide some €37 million to strengthen the fight against piracy in several Eastern and Southern African countries through support for the Programme to promote Regional Maritime Security (MASE).

Local EU statement on 2012 ICHR report

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:45:00 +0200

Déclaration locale de la Délégation de l'Union européenne concernant le rapport des Nations Unies sur les violations des droits de l'Homme perpétrées dans les Kivus en novembre-décembre 2012

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:55:00 +0200

Local EU statement on presidential elections and transition in the Maldives

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:39:00 +0200

Local EU statement on the events connected with the Day against Homophobia

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:17:00 +0200

EU – Russia human rights consultations

Sun, 19 May 2013 13:37:00 +0200

Speech - Moldova belongs to Europe

Sat, 18 May 2013 14:27:00 +0200

European Commission Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Speech - Official opening of Europe Day/ Chişinău, Moldova 18 May 2013 Dear friends, Dragi prieteni, It is a real pleasure to be here in Chisinau to celebrate Europe Day together with you.

International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:45:00 +0200

Speech: Cultural diversity and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:16:00 +0200

European Commission Androulla VASSILIOU Member of the European Commission responsible for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth Speech: Education, Culture, Youth and Sport Council meeting/Brussels 17 May 2013 Remarks by Commissioner Vassiliou during an exchange of views with EU Culture Ministers on the proposed Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership.

European Union and Switzerland sign Cooperation Agreement in Competition Matters

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:21:00 +0200

Commission Press release Brussels, 17 May 2013 European The European Union and the Swiss Confederation have signed an agreement that will strengthen co-operation between their respective competition authorities, the European Commission and the Swiss Competition Commission.

19th EU-ECOWAS Political Dialogue Meeting at Ministerial Level

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:02:00 +0200

4th Nigeria-EU Ministerial Meeting

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:05:00 +0200

Ashton remarks at press conference with the President of Croatia Ivo Josipović

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:08:00 +0200

Catherine Ashton regrets the visit of Sudanese President Al-Bashir To Chad (16 May 2013)

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:10:00 +0200

Saudi Arabia launches public awareness campaign on domestic violence

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:14:00 +0200

Ashton R E M A R K At Press Conference With The President Of Croatia Mr Ivo Josipović

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:08:00 +0200

Stronger EU cooperation leads to higher consumer safety

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:00:00 +0200

European Commission Press release Brussels, 16 May 2013 In 2012, a total of 2,278 measures against dangerous non-food products, were taken by Member States and reported in the EU Rapid Information system (RAPEX). This indicates a 26% rise in alerts when compared to 2011 figures, an increase that could be...

Questions and answers - RAPEX in 2012

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:00:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 16 May 2013 1. What is RAPEX? RAPEX is a European rapid alert system for dangerous products. It ensures that information about dangerous products withdrawn from the market and/or recalled from consumers anywhere in Europe is quickly circulated between Member States and the European Commission, so...

Local EU Statement in Sudan condemning the attack that led to the killing of Mohamed Bashar

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:30:00 +0200

International Donors Conference 'Together for a New Mali' Brussels, 15 May 2013 Joint Chairs' Conclusions

Wed, 15 May 2013 20:38:00 +0200

Catherine Ashton sur la situation à Madagascar suite à la présentation de la candidature du Président Rajoelina aux prochaines élections présidentielles

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:37:00 +0200

The EU welcomes the Arctic Council's decision on the EU's application for permanent observer status

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:10:00 +0200

Discours d’ouverture: Conférence des donateurs pour le développement au Mali

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:16:00 +0200

Commission européenne Andris Piebalgs Commissaire européen au développement Conférence des donateurs pour le développement au Mali/Bruxelles 15 mai 2013 Messieurs les Chefs d'Etat et de gouvernement, Mesdames et messieurs les ministres, Excellences mesdames et messieurs, Je tiens tout d'abord à remercier le Comité des Régions et le Comité Economique et...

Signature of Association Agreement with the EU will depend on Ukraine's performance

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:00:00 +0200

European Commission Press release Brussels, 15 May 2013 Without prejudice to a future political decision on possible signature, the Commission adopted today the proposals for Council Decisions on (i) the signing and provisional application as well as (ii) the conclusion of the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement, which will be transmitted to...

Statement by EU Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht on mobile telecommunications networks from China

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:29:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 15 May 2013 "The European Commission has today taken a decision in principle to open an ex officio anti-dumping and an anti-subsidy investigation concerning imports of mobile telecommunications networks and their essential elements from China.

EU Issues a Statement on the Killing of Members of the Justice and Equality Movement in Sudan

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:07:00 +0200

EU Issues a Statement on the Killing of Members of the Justice and Equality Movement in Sudan

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:07:00 +0200

International donor conference: €3.25 billion mobilised by international community to rebuild Mali

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:22:00 +0200

European Commission Press release Brussels, 15 May 2013 An international donor conference 'Together for a new Mali', organised by the European Union and France, together with Mali, took place in Brussels today. Represented at the highest levels, the international community has mobilised decisively in support of Mali's development priorities.

Discours du Président Barroso à la conférence internationale des donateurs pour le développement du Mali

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:01:00 +0200

Commission européenne José Manuel Durão Barroso Président de la Commission européenne Conférence internationale des donateurs pour le développement du Mali/Bruxelles 15 mai 2013 Monsieur le Président de la République française, Monsieur le Président intérimaire de la République du Mali, Messieurs les Chefs d'Etat et de gouvernement présents, du Benin, du...

Speech - The humanitarian response, linking relief to rehabilitation and development, and reconciliation – crucial for Mali's sustainable future

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:04:00 +0200

European Commission Kristalina Georgieva, EU Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response Speech - At the International donors' conference for the development of Mali/Brussels 15 May 2013 Your Excellencies, Ministers, Ambassadors, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a great honour to be with you today.

Speech - Déclaration du Président Barroso à la conférence des donateurs "Ensemble pour le renouveau du Mali"

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:35:00 +0200

Commission européenne José Manuel Durão Barroso Président de la Commission européenne Speech - Conférence de presse/Bruxelles 15 mai 2013 Mesdames et Messieurs, C'est un grand plaisir de m'adresser à vous, à l'issue de cette Conférence international de donateurs que l'Union européenne s'honore d'avoir organisé avec la France et le Mali,...

Montenegro: With R.Krivokapić about challenges on the road to accession

Wed, 15 May 2013 20:42:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 15 May 2013 Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy, Štefan Füle, met with the president of the parliament of Montenegro, Ranko Krivokapić, in Brussels today to discuss the situation in the country and the accession negotiations.

ISIS Europa "CSDP Note – Focus on EUAVSEC South Sudan one year on"

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200

EU-facilitated dialogue: Ashton to meet PM Dačić & PM Thaçi in Brussels

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:27:00 +0200

Increased education opportunities between Tunisia and EU

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:00:00 +0200

European Commission Press release Brussels, 14 May 2013 The European Union (EU) has agreed on additional funding to further develop the modernisation of higher education as well as the international cooperation capacity of higher education institutions in Tunisia under the Erasmus Mundus and Tempus programmes.

Déclaration du Président Barroso suite à sa rencontre avec M. Dioncounda Traoré, Président du Mali

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:14:00 +0200

Commission européenne José Manuel Durão Barroso Président de la Commission européenne Point presse/Bruxelles 14 mai 2013 Mesdames et Messieurs, Monsieur le Président du Mali, Je suis vraiment ravi d'accueillir le Président Traoré au siège de la Commission européenne.

Catherine Ashton congratulates the people of Pakistan following their general elections

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:49:00 +0200

Egypt - Catherine Ashton concerned by the detention of Ahmed Maher, human rights defender

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:00:00 +0200

Speech - Cooperation: the way forward for Europe and Africa

Mon, 13 May 2013 19:12:00 +0200

European Commission Andris Piebalgs European Commissioner for Development Speech - At the Africa-Central Europe Economic Cooperation Forum during the European Economic Congress/Katowice (Poland) 13 May 2013 Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, This afternoon’s session centres on cooperation.

Medal Paralde in MHQ Kampala (Uganda)

Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200

Gallery

Catherine Ashton condemns bomb attack in Turkey

Sun, 12 May 2013 21:43:00 +0200

Syria crisis: the EU responds to spiralling needs with more emergency humanitarian aid

Sun, 12 May 2013 09:45:00 +0200

European Commission Press release Brussels, 12 May 2013 The European Commission is announcing today an additional €65 million in response to the rapidly growing scale of the humanitarian crisis resulting from the conflict in Syria.

Command Handover in Bihanga Training Camp (Uganda) and Medal Parade

Sat, 11 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200

Gallery

Yemen - Catherine Ashton relieved by freeing of hostages

Fri, 10 May 2013 22:00:00 +0200

Catherine Ashton concerned by recent developments in East Jerusalem and the West Bank

Fri, 10 May 2013 17:04:00 +0200

Syria - Catherine Ashton supports US and Russia call for international peace conference

Thu, 09 May 2013 07:27:00 +0200

Catherine Ashton on the recent developments in Libya

Thu, 09 May 2013 07:18:00 +0200

Catherine Ashton speaks at the Common Security and Defence Policy Symposium in Washington DC

Thu, 09 May 2013 07:08:00 +0200

Commissioner Malmström: "Europe should give migrants the opportunities they deserve"

Thu, 09 May 2013 20:25:00 +0200

European Commission Cecilia Malmström EU Commissioner for Home Affairs State of the Union Conference/Florence, Italy 9 May 2013 Today is 9 May 2013. If we look 30 years ahead, on 30 May 2030, the world will look quite different.

Catherine Ashton on a death sentence in Belarus

Wed, 08 May 2013 10:34:00 +0200

Commission proposes the signature of the Arms Trade Treaty

Wed, 08 May 2013 12:00:00 +0200

European Press release Brussels, 8 May 2013 Commission The European Commission has today proposed a Council decision authorising EU Member States to sign the treaty on the international trade in conventional weapons, the so-called Arms Trade Treaty (ATT).

The European Commission to provide an exceptional contribution for Human Rights

Wed, 08 May 2013 12:00:00 +0200

European Commission Press release Brussels, 8 May 2013 European Commissioner for Development Andris Piebalgs has announced the EU will respond to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay’s urgent appeal to invest more in human rights.

Catherine Ashton on the recent general election in Malaysia

Tue, 07 May 2013 18:02:00 +0200

La Haute Représentante regrette la recrudescence de la violence que connait la République de Guinée

Tue, 07 May 2013 11:31:00 +0200

Somalia Conference: New EU support for governance, justice and police

Tue, 07 May 2013 12:00:00 +0200

European Commission Press release Brussels, 7 May 2013 Commissioner for Development, Andris Piebalgs, today announced that the European Union will further support the justice system and police force in Somalia with €44 million.

The EU's development work in Somalia

Tue, 07 May 2013 12:00:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 7 May 2013 Somalia has suffered two decades of conflict, worsening droughts and heavy flooding. Militia groups control significant parts of the country, which makes it difficult for aid workers to bring help in these areas.

Sudan: Catherine Ashton strongly condemns the attacks in Abyei

Mon, 06 May 2013 14:17:00 +0200

Local EU Statement on the beating of a leader of the Islamic Party of Tajikistan

Mon, 06 May 2013 08:03:00 +0200

Syria: Catherine Ashton strongly condemns the brutal massacre in the town of Bayda, Banyas region

Sat, 04 May 2013 22:07:00 +0200

Catherine Ashton, and Commissioner Stefan Füle on recent developments in the Republic of Moldova

Fri, 03 May 2013 22:00:00 +0200

"The EU is determined to fight for press freedom worldwide and condemns the increasing level of intimidation, violence and censorship that journalists face in many countries"

Fri, 03 May 2013 11:58:00 +0200

Speech: EU – Azerbaijan: How to bring the relations to a higher level

Fri, 03 May 2013 12:55:00 +0200

European Commission Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Speech: Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy/ Baku 3 May 2013 Executive Vice-Rector, Vice Ministers, Excellencies, dear friends, I appreciate very much the chance to address you today at the Diplomatic Academy, which is a highly appropriate venue for me to share...

EU - Azerbaijan: Building partnership based on interests and values

Fri, 03 May 2013 13:28:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Baku, 3 May 2013 Remarks of Commissioner Štefan Füle to the media at the end of his visit to Baku I am pleased to be in Baku and again - as last year - in spring - a period associated with rebirth: quite symbolic for our bilateral...

EU-Ukraine Conclusions on the Roundtable Gas Market Developments in Ukraine

Fri, 03 May 2013 16:58:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 3 May 2013 Participants recognised the progress being made by Ukraine to increase its energy security, inter alia through the modernisation of its gas transportation system, the diversification of its sources of gas, and its efforts to move forward with gas sector reforms and restructuring of...

Catherine Ashton appoints six new Heads of EU Delegations

Thu, 02 May 2013 18:43:00 +0200

Catherine Ashton condemns the terrorist attack on the convoy of Syrian Prime Minister Wael Al-Halki in Damascus, which killed and maimed civilians

Thu, 02 May 2013 18:38:00 +0200

Catherine Ashton, on behalf of the EU, on the abolition of the death penalty in Maryland, USA

Thu, 02 May 2013 18:33:00 +0200

Visit of Catherine Ashton to Mongolia - in pictures

Thu, 02 May 2013 10:51:00 +0200

Speech: Next step in the EU - US cooperation on Cyber security and Cybercrime

Thu, 02 May 2013 15:30:00 +0200

European Commission Cecilia Malmström EU Commissioner for Home Affairs Speech: Homeland Security Policy Institute, George Washington University / Washington 30 April 2013 Ladies and Gentlemen, I'd like to thank the organisers and in particular director Frank Cilluffo for inviting me. Cyber security is now an issue on everyone's mind.

Visit of Catherine Ashton to China - in pictures

Thu, 02 May 2013 15:36:00 +0200

Catherine Ashton on the conflict in Sudan's Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile states

Wed, 01 May 2013 09:26:00 +0200

Catherine Ashton following the signature of the EU-Mongolia Partnership and Cooperation Agreement

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:00:00 +0200

Joint Statement by Catherine Ashton and EU Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht following the recent building collapse in Bangladesh

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:17:00 +0200

Joint Statement by Catherine Ashton and Commissioner Stefan Füle on today's judgement by the European Court of Human Rights in the case of Tymoshenko v. Ukraine

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:12:00 +0200

Conflict Prevention and Mediation Support - Access to Expertise

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0200

Local EU statement on the EU Election Observation Mission to Fiji in 2006

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 01:58:00 +0200

EU-Ukraine: Assessing progress and outstanding issues with S. Arbuzov

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:30:00 +0200

European Commission Press release Brussels, 30 April 2013 Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle met in Brussels with Sergiy Arbuzov, First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine responsible for overseeing activities in the areas of Economic Development, Trade, Social Policy, Finance, Revenues and Taxes, Agriculture and Food.

Speech by Catherine Ashton at the opening session of the 7th Ministerial Meeting of the Community of Democracies

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:17:00 +0200

Local EU statement on demolitions across the West Bank

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:26:00 +0200

Déclaration de l'UE sur la tentative de coup d'état aux Comores

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:04:00 +0200

Belgrade-Pristina: un accord historique en perspective

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:15:00 +0200

Catherine Ashton on the administrative fines against “GOLOS”

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 19:00:00 +0200

Catherine Ashton on the assassination of the Deputy Chief Prosecutor in Mogadishu

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 18:43:00 +0200

Remarks by Catherine Ashton following her visit to China

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 20:30:00 +0200

EU launches anti-subsidy investigation on solar glass from China

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 11:39:00 +0200

European Commission Memo Brussels, 27 April 2013 The European Commission today initiated an anti-subsidy investigation into imports of solar glass from China. The initiation is based on a complaint lodged by the association EU ProSun Glass, which claims solar glass from China is being subsidised in China and then sold...

Catherine Ashton on the recent executions in Japan

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:10:00 +0200

Catherine Ashton on the visit of Sudanese Minister of National Defence, Abdel Raheem Muhammad Hussein, to Chad (26 April 2013)

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:53:00 +0200

Catherine Ashton concerned about the kidnapping of Bishop Boulos Yazigi and Bishop Yohanna Ibrahim

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:49:00 +0200

Speech: Strengthening the Capacities of Law Enforcement and Judiciary in the Fight against Corruption in Serbia

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:32:00 +0200

European Commission Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Speech: Start-up Conference of the Joint EU – Council of Europe Project : “Strengthening the Capacities of Law Enforcement and Judiciary in the Fight against Corruption in Serbia”, Belgrade 26 April 2013 Poštovani Prvi Podpredsedniče Vlade, Poštovani Ministre, Poštovani...

Spotlight on Africa's life source – first Soil Atlas of Africa

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +0200

European Commission Press release Brussels, 26 April 2013 The European Commission has today presented the first Soil Atlas of Africa, highlighting a vital natural resource which provides food, fodder, fuel wood, reduces flood risk and protects water supplies.

Statement of Commissioner Štefan Füle following his meeting with Serbia's President Tomislav Nikolić

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:20:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Belgrade, 26 April 2013 Dobar dan, It is a great pleasure to be in Belgrade only one week after a major breakthrough in the dialogue with Pristina, and only few days after we have recommended the opening of the accession negotiations with Serbia.

Local EU Statement on the collapse of a building in Savar

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 05:36:00 +0200

Western Balkans: first projects for housing solutions approved as the Regional Housing Programme celebrates its first anniversary

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:55:00 +0200

European Commission Press release Brussels, 24 April 2013 Some 460 refugee families from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro and Serbia will soon be able to improve their living conditions thanks to housing projects launched as part of the Western Balkans Regional Housing Programme.

Speech by President Barroso at the Global Vaccine Summit

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:51:00 +0200

European Commission José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Commission Global Vaccine Summit/Abu Dhabi 25 April 2013 Ministers, Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, Distinguished guests, First of all let me thank Abu Dhabi for receiving us here today and organising this very important conference, for their hospitality.

Local EU statement on the release of Mamadali Makhmudov in Uzbekistan

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:31:00 +0200

Catherine Ashton on the decision of the Swiss Government to apply quantitative restrictions to the free movement of EU citizens in Switzerland

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:31:00 +0200

Catherine Ashton travels to China and Mongolia

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:13:00 +0200

European and African Union Commissions meet to pave the way for next Africa-EU Summit

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +0200

Commission Press release Brussels, 24 April 2013 European European Commission President José Manuel Barroso and six European Commissioners will meet their African Union (AU) counterparts on 25 and 26 April, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Statement by Commissioner Štefan Füle following his meeting with Andriy Klyuyev, Secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defence Council

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:06:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 24 April 2013 Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy, Štefan Füle, met today with Andriy Klyuyev, Secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defence Council, appointed by the President of Ukraine to ensure coordination of activities of the central executive authorities in the field of European...

Statement by Commissioner Štefan Füle following his meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Igor Lukšić

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:10:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 24 April 2013 Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy, Štefan Füle, met in Brussels today with Igor LUKŠIĆ, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Montenegro. The main focus of their meeting was the country's progress in accession talks.

Statement by Commissioner Stefan Füle following his meeting with Foreign Minister of Georgia, Maia Panjikidze

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:11:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 24 April 2013 Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle today met Dr Maia Panjikidze, the Foreign Minister of Georgia. They discussed latest developments in Georgia, including the adoption by the Georgian Parliament of a foreign policy resolution, continuing efforts to reform the judiciary...

Catherine Ashton condemns attack against the French embassy in Tripoli

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:26:00 +0200

Catherine Ashton on talks on the Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile states conflict

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:42:00 +0200

Catherine Ashton sends condolences to families affected by China earthquake

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:12:00 +0200

Statement by Commissioner Štefan Füle following the 5th meeting of the EU-Albania Association and Stabilisation Council

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:52:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Luxembourg, 23 April 2013 ''Today's 5th meeting of the Stabilisation and Association Council was very good, very frank and forward looking. We acknowledged that the December 2012 Council conclusions provide the way for the country to progress on its EU integration path.

Key facts on the Joint Africa-EU Strategy

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 23 April 2013 On 25-26 April, The African Union (AU) Commission and the European Commission will be meeting in Addis Ababa for their 6th annual College-to-College session. The high-level event serves as a political kick-off to pave the road for the upcoming Africa-EU summit in 2014.

Lebanon: EU allocates additional financial support for refugee crisis

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:14:00 +0200

European Commission Press release Brussels, 23 April 2013 The European Commission has adopted a decision to provide additional financial support to Lebanon to mitigate the impact of the Syrian crisis in the country. Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood, Policy Štefan Füle, said: “Lebanon receives the highest number of people...

Statement by Commissioner Štefan Füle following his meeting with Arseniy Yatsenyuk leader of the “United Opposition” in Ukraine

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:45:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 23 April 2013 The Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood, Policy Štefan Füle, met today with Arseniy Yatsenyuk, the leader of the “United Opposition” in Ukraine and Head of the "Batkivshchyna" Parliamentary Faction.

Remarks by Catherine Ashton following the Foreign Affairs Council

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 22:29:00 +0200

Conclusions of the Foreign Affairs Council meeting

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 22:26:00 +0200

Conclusions du Conseil relatives au Mali

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:41:00 +0200

Council conclusions on Myanmar/Burma

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:37:00 +0200

Council conclusions on Iraq

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:27:00 +0200

Conclusions of the General Affairs Council meeting

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:00:00 +0200

Council eases sanctions against Syria to support opposition and civilians

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:55:00 +0200

Catherine Ashton congratulates Horacio Cartes for his election as President of Paraguay

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:56:00 +0200

Council conclusions on Croatia

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:55:00 +0200

Commission proposes an agreement to allow Kosovo* to participate in EU programmes

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:18:00 +0200

European Press release Brussels, 22 April 2013 Commission Today the European Commission adopted a proposal that would allow Kosovo to participate in EU programmes. If the Council agrees, and once the agreement is signed by both sides, Kosovo would be able to participate in 22 EU programmes.

EU and Morocco start negotiations for closer trade ties

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +0200

European Commission Brussels, 22 April 2013 The EU and Morocco today started the first round of negotiations for an EU-Morocco Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA), after European Commission President José Manuel Barroso and Moroccan Prime Minister Abdelilah Benkirane officially launched the negotiations on 1 March 2013 in Rabat.

Serbia and Kosovo*: historic agreement paves the way for decisive progress in their EU perspectives

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:28:00 +0200

European Commission Press release Brussels, 22 April 2013 The European Commission and the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy issued today joint reports on the progress in European integration made by Serbia and Kosovo, three days after Belgrade and Pristina struck a landmark deal in the EU-facilitated...

Statement by Commissioner Füle following the General Affairs Council

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:26:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Luxembourg, 22 April 2013 ''Today is a historic day for both Serbia and Kosovo*, as well as for the European Union. The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and myself have issued today joint reports on the progress in European integration made by Serbia...

Growth and deeper integration in Europe

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:45:00 +0200

European Commission Olli REHN Vice-President of the European Commission and member of the Commission responsible for Economic and Monetary Affairs and the Euro SPEECH - Paris EUROPLACE International Financial Forum in New York 22 April 2013 Ladies and Gentlemen, I am delighted to have the opportunity to address such a...

Statement by President Barroso following his meeting with US Secretary of State, Mr John Kerry

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:21:00 +0200

European Commission José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Commission Press point/Brussels 22 April 2013 Good afternoon, Ladies and Gentlemen. I am delighted to welcome Secretary of State John Kerry in his first visit to the European Commission.

The American sequester - and us by Eva Gross

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:26:00 +0200

Central African Republic - Spokesperson of Catherine Ashton voices concern

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0200

Spokesperson of Catherine Ashton on recent executions in Taiwan

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 16:55:00 +0200

Message of condolences by President Barroso to the government and people of China

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 16:32:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 20 April 2013 I was saddened to hear of the tragic loss of life and injuries caused by the earthquake which has struck the Sichuan Province. I would like to express on my behalf and of the European Commission our heartfelt condolences to the government and...

A new beginning: New Specialist Training in Bihanga Camp Begins – A quantum leap training in Bihanga Camp

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0200

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Catherine Ashton speaking after successful Serbia - Kosovo dialogue

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:49:00 +0200

Catherine Ashton statement after Serbia - Kosovo agreement in EU Facilitated dialogue

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:18:00 +0200

The future of transatlantic aviation and the EU-US partnership: in decline, or ready to lead global business?

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:15:00 +0200

European Commission Siim Kallas Vice-President and Commissioner for Transport SPEECH - International Aviation Club/Washington 18 April 2013 Ladies and gentlemen It is a pleasure to be back in Washington and among such distinguished company at the International Aviation Club. Thank you for inviting me again.

Opening the doors to transatlantic trade

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:26:00 +0200

European Commission Karel De Gucht European Commissioner for Trade Speech: US Embassy Conference, Driving the Future: The Importance of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership/ Dublin, Ireland 18 April 2013 Taoiseach, Minister Bruton, Mr.

The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership: Global Impacts

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:21:00 +0200

European Commission Karel De Gucht European Commissioner for Trade Speech: Institute for International and European Affairs/ Dublin, Ireland 19 April 2013 Ladies and Gentlemen, As you may know we’ve just had two days of discussions with European Union trade ministers here in Dublin, under the able chairmanship of Minister Bruton.

Commissioner Malmström welcomes the signing of the EU-Armenia Readmission Agreement

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:30:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 19 April 2013 Today, the European Union and Armenia signed an agreement on the readmission of persons residing without authorisation. A visa facilitation agreement with Armenia, opening the way for easier travel and people-to-people contact across Europe, was already signed on 17 December 2012.

First Round of EU-Japan Trade Talks A Success

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:32:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 19 April 2013 The EU and Japan today finished the first week-long round of negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) less than a month after negotiations were officially launched. The EU team is headed up by Mauro Petriccione, Director in the European Commission's Directorate General...

Commissioner Füle's reaction to the results of the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:49:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 19 April 2013 This is an historic day for Serbia-Kosovo* relations, for the entire Western Balkans region and for the European Union. I want to congratulate both Prime Ministers and their teams.

Statement by President Barroso on the agreement in the EU-facilitated dialogue between Serbia and Kosovo

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:12:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 19 April 2013 I applaud the breakthrough by Serbia and Kosovo in their EU-facilitated dialogue. This is a historic agreement, which must now be implemented quickly. I congratulate the leaders of both sides on their commitment, courage and vision.

Speaking Points by Vice-President Rehn at the EC-ECB Press Conference

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 19:30:00 +0200

European Commission Olli REHN Vice-President of the European Commission and member of the Commission responsible for Economic and Monetary Affairs and the Euro EC-ECB Press Conference, Washington DC. 19 April 2013 Good afternoon.

Statement by Commissioner Füle following his meeting with Foreign Minister of Armenia Edward Nalbandian

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:10:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 19 April 2013 Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy, Štefan Füle met today with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, Edward Nalbandian, who visited Brussels for the signature ceremony of the Readmission Agreement.

Catherine Ashton on the trial concerning certain human rights abuses during the civil war in Guatemala

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 22:00:00 +0200

Catherine Ashton in Bosnia and Herzegovina:Remarks during her visit

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:16:00 +0200

Catherine Ashton statement after the EU facilitated dialogue between Serbia and Kosovo

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:28:00 +0200

Statement by President Barroso following his meeting with Mr Hailemariam Dessalegn, Prime Minister of Ethiopia

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:31:00 +0200

European Commission José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Commission Press point/Brussels 18 April 2013 Good morning ladies and gentleman, It is a great pleasure to welcome Prime Minister Hailemariam Dessalegn on his first official visit to Europe.

Catherine Ashton on the elections in Venezuela

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:58:00 +0200

Déclaration locale de l’UE sur le Procès en appel des assassins présumés de Floribert Chebeya et Fidèle Bazana

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:18:00 +0200

Address on the 2012 comprehensive monitoring report on Croatia

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:50:00 +0200

European Commission Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy European Parliament, plenary debate / Strasbourg 17 April 2013 President, Honourable Members, It is a great honour for me to participate in today's debate on Croatia.

Speech: Remarks on the Progress report on Turkey

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:23:00 +0200

European Commission Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Speech: European Parliament, plenary debate /Strasbourg 17 April 2013 President, Honourable Members, I would like to thank the rapporteur, Ms Oomen-Ruijten for the high quality of the report we are discussing today.

2012 Progress report on Montenegro

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:15:00 +0200

European Commission Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Speech: European Parliament, plenary debate /Strasbourg 17 April 2013 President, Honourable Members, I would like to express my gratitude to the Rapporteur for Montenegro, Mr. Charles Tannock, for this draft resolution.

Remarks on the 2012 Progress report on Serbia

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:17:00 +0200

European Commission Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Speech: European Parliament, plenary debate/ Strasbourg 17 April 2013 President, Honourable Members, I would like to thank the Rapporteur, Mr Jelko Kacin, for his precise and positive report.

Remarks on the European integration process of Kosovo*

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:51:00 +0200

European Commission Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy European Parliament, plenary debate / Strasbourg 17 April 2013 *This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo Declaration of Independence.

European Union strategy for the Arctic

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 22:21:00 +0200

European Commission Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy European Speech: European European Parliament, plenary debate / Strasbourg 17 April 2013 President, Honourable Members, The European Union is stepping up its contribution to Arctic cooperation.

Catherine Ashton's remarks at the end of her visit to Albania

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:50:00 +0200

Catherine Ashton to visit BiH and Croatia at the end of the week

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:48:00 +0200

Catherine Ashton resumes EU facilitated dialogue with Prime Ministers Dačić and Thaçi

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:52:00 +0200

Catherine Ashton shocked to hear of the terrible bomb attack at the Boston marathon

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:04:00 +0200

Catherine Ashton condemns latest wave of attacks in Iraq

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:12:00 +0200

The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia: Reforms continue despite political tensions

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:53:00 +0200

European Commission Press release Brussels, 16 April 2013 The European Commission issued today a report on the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia's progress in implementing EU-related reforms and on steps taken on good neighbourly relations and on the 'name issue', as requested by the Council last December.

Questions and Answers: EU strategy on adaptation to climate change

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:11:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 16 April 2013 1. What is the goal of the EU adaptation strategy and what key actions are planned? The overall aim is to contribute to a more climate-resilient Europe. The intention is to do this by encouraging and supporting action in three priority areas: promoting...

Enlargement Commissioner Füle: Presentation of the spring reports

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:50:00 +0200

European Commission Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Speech: Enlarged Bureau of the Foreign Affairs Committee (AFET) of the European Parliament / Strasbourg 16 April 2013 Chairman, Honourable Members, Last October, when I addressed the formal session of this Committee on the occasion of the adoption of...

Press points by Enlargement Commissioner Füle on the Spring Reports on the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Serbia, and Kosovo*

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:29:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Strasbourg, 16 April 2013 Following the December General Affairs Council, the presentation of four documents was foreseen for today: a Commission report on the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, two joint reports of the High Representative and the Commission on Serbia and Kosovo, as well as a...

Catherine Ashton speaking after her visit to Montenegro

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 21:45:00 +0200

EU and Vietnam hold second round of high-level political discussions

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 21:15:00 +0200

Somalia: Catherine Ashton condemns attacks in Mogadishu

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:53:00 +0200

First meeting of the Accession Conference with Montenegro at Deputy level - Brussels, 15 April 2013

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:19:00 +0200

EU funding for research and education – inspiring science today and in the future

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:10:00 +0200

European Commission Androulla Vassiliou Member of the European Education in charge of Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth Speech: CERN visit /Geneva 15 April 2013 It is a great pleasure to be here with you this morning in one of the leading institutions of world science: CERN.

Commissioner Piebalgs: "1,000 days to step-up our efforts towards the Millennium Development Goals"

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:43:00 +0200

European Commission Andris Piebalgs European Commissioner for Development Speech: Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, Climate Justice 'A New Dialogue: Putting People at the Heart of Global Development' / Dublin, Ireland 15 April 2013 Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, We have just under a thousand days to go before our deadline to...

Trafficking in human beings: more victims in the EU but Member states are slow to respond

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +0200

European Commission Press release Brussels, 15 April 2013 23.632 people were identified or presumed victims of trafficking in the EU over the 2008-2010 period. This is the most striking figure emerging from the first report on trafficking in human beings in Europe, published today by the European Commission.

Speech: EU Member States must respond to the increase in human trafficking

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:43:00 +0200

European Commission Cecilia Malmström EU Commissioner for Home Affairs EU Speech: EU Press conference on trafficking in human beings/Brussels 15 April 2013 More than 23.600 people were identified or presumed victims of trafficking in the EU over the period 2008 to 2010.

Catherine Ashton to visit Western Balkans

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 22:59:00 +0200

President Barroso: "I believe that the EU-US trade negotiations are a game changer and can be the start of a new era."

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 21:40:00 +0200

European Commission José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Commission Bloomberg & European American Chamber of Commerce Conversation /New York 12 April 2013 Ambassadors, Distinguished guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear friends, Is it indeed a great pleasure for me to be here in the European-American Chamber of Commerce in...

European Union Aviation Security Mission (EUAVSEC) held its first medal parade

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0200

EUTM Somalia - Medal Parade in Bihanga 12 April 2013

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0200

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EIB and Republic of Tajikistan sign MoU to foster mutual cooperation

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +0200

PRESS RELEASE Luxembourg/Brussels, 11 April 2013 The Vice President of the European Investment Bank (EIB), Wilhelm Molterer and the Chairman of State Committee on Investments and State Property Management, Davlatali Saidov, in the presence of the President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, representing a significant...

Statement by Commissioner Füle on political consultations on implementation of the Sejdić-Finci judgement

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:46:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 11 April 2013 Commissioner Štefan Füle said today on arrival at the Delegation of the European Union/EU Special Representative Office: "I am here to underline to Bosnia and Herzegovina's institutional and political leaders how urgent it is to implement the judgment of the European Court of...

La Roue de l'Histoire - "Mission du Parlement européen au Mali et au Niger"

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 09:56:00 +0200

Factsheet: EU & North Korea

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:00:00 +0200

Catherine Ashton saddened by earthquake in Iran's Bushehr province

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:28:00 +0200

South Sudan: Catherine Ashton on the deadly attack against a UNMISS convoy in Jonglei

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:00:00 +0200

Membre de la Commission Européenne Cioloș: 'Quels leviers pour renforcer la sécurité alimentaire en Afrique?'

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 09:57:00 +0200

Commission européenne Dacian Cioloș Membre de la Commission Européenne, chargé de l'Agriculture et du Développement rural Speech: Workshop "European Agribusiness in Africa: Opportunities and challenges" /Bruxelles 10 avril 2013 Mesdames, Messieurs Tout d'abord, je souhaite vous remercier pour votre présence à ce premier séminaire spécialisé sur les opportunités et les...

Statement by Commissioner Füle following his meeting with OSCE Secretary General Lamberto Zannier

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:43:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 10 April 2013 Brussels (10th April) - Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy, Štefan Füle, met with OSCE Secretary General Lamberto Zannier in Brussels today. They discussed possibilities to further enhance cooperation between the two organisations, as well as recent developments in areas of mutual...

Statement by President Barroso following his meeting with Mr Emomali Rahmon, President of Tajikistan

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:48:00 +0200

European Commission José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Commission Press point/Brussels 10 April 2013 Good afternoon, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a pleasure to welcome the President Rahmon of Tajikistan at the European Commission today.

Speech: Making agricultural development in Africa a good business

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:44:00 +0200

European Commission Andris Piebalgs European Commissioner for Development Speech: Agribusiness Forum / Brussels 10 April 2013 Commissioner Cioloş, AUC representatives Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Agriculture in Africa accounts for 65 percent of total employment and 32 percent of GDP.

EU-Turkey: With Ministers Bağış and Çelik about Social Policy and employment

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:44:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 10 April 2013 Brussels (10th April) - Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle, together with Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion László Andor, met with Turkish Minister of EU Affairs Egemen Bağış and Minister of Labour and Social Security Faruk Çelik in...

Conférence de haut niveau «Femmes, stabilité et développement au Sahel»

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:35:00 +0200

Catherine Ashton accueille une conférence sur le leadership des femmes dans la région du Sahel

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:33:00 +0200

Turkmen Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov meets Catherine Ashton

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:30:00 +0200

Ashton meets Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:27:00 +0200

Ashton hosts conference on Women's Leadership in the Sahel Region

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:22:00 +0200

Speech: Increasing global resources to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:25:00 +0200

European Commission Andris Piebalgs European Commissioner for Development Speech: At the preparatory meeting for the replenishment of the Global Fund / Brussels 9 April 2013 Let me begin by welcoming you all to Brussels for this preparatory meeting for the replenishment of the Global Fund.

Sahel region needs women's leadership, says Catherine Ashton

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:55:00 +0200

Speech: Address to the National Council on European Integration of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 11:13:00 +0200

European Commission Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Speech: National Council on European Integration Skopje, 9 April 2013 A very good morning to everyone and also to the media who are able to be with us throughout the whole meeting.

Commission welcomes new report on Post-2015 Development priorities

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +0200

European Press release Brussels, 9 April 2013 Commission European Development Commissioner Andris Piebalgs welcomed today the new European Report on Development (ERD) on how global action can best support the efforts of the poorest countries in achieving development.

Press points by Commissioner Štefan Füle following the fourth High Level Accession Dialogue (HLAD) in Skopje

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:49:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 9 April 2013 ''This is my third visit to Skopje this year and finally one for the High Level Accession Dialogue – but also to review the implementation of the 1st of March political agreement that addressed the events of 24th of December.

Š. Füle in Skopje for the High Level Accession Dialogue (HLAD)

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:51:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 9 April 2013 On 9 April, Commissioner Stefan Fule visited Skopje for a meeting of the High Level Accession Dialogue (HLAD), established in March 2012 between the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and the European Commission, which continues to provide valuable support for key reforms.

Ashton response to reports of Serbian rejection of proposals from the EU-facilitated dialogue

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 22:56:00 +0200

Ashton holds phone-conversation with Foreign Minister of South Korea

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 22:52:00 +0200

Conference on women’s leadership in the Sahel

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 09:30:00 +0200

The EU pledges over €27 million to improve access to basic services for the people of Darfur

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +0200

European Commission Press release Brussels, 8 April 2013 European Development Commissioner Andris Piebalgs announced today €27.5 million to support people's access to basic services (such as education and health), as well as water management and agriculture in Darfur, a region in Western Sudan.

Statement by Commissioner Füle following his meeting with Őssur Skarphéðinsson, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iceland

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:23:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 08 April 2013 Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle met with the Icelandic Minister of Foreign Affairs Ossur Skarphéðinsson in Brussels on Monday to discuss the advanced state of play in EU-Iceland relations.

Joint statement by U.S. Treasury Secretary Lew and Commissioner Barnier following their meeting on 8 April 2013

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:30:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 8 April 2013 U.S. Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew and European Commissioner Michel Barnier met today and reaffirmed their strong determination to cooperate closely in strengthening the global financial system; ensuring a level playing field; minimizing conflicts, and where appropriate, regulatory overlaps; and supporting the principle...

Commissioner Oettinger met Foreign Minister of Iceland Skarphédinsson

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:40:00 +0200

European Commission Press release Brussels, 8 April 2013 Today Energy Commissioner Günther Oettinger met with the Foreign Minister of Iceland, Mr Össur Skarphédinsson where they discussed matters of mutual interest including the role Geothermal energy plays in the European Union's renewable energy strategy and the way the EU and Iceland,...

Commissioner Füle and Secretary General Jagland regret the lack of progress in implementing the Sejdić-Finci judgement

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 18:18:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 8 April 2013 Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Mr Štefan Füle and Secretary General of the Council of Europe Mr Thorbjørn Jagland deeply regret the lack of progress in reaching an agreement on the implementation of the European Court for Human Rights judgment in...

Statement by Commissioner Štefan Füle following the meeting with Deputy Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Mahmoud Mammad-Guliyev

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 19:11:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 8 April 2013 Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle met with Deputy Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Mahmud Mammad-Guliyev in Brussels today. He recalled the EU´s commitment to strengthen the relations with Azerbaijan as well as the need for frank and continuous exchange of...

ISSUE Alert: Dimming power: Naim or Nye?

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 19:58:00 +0200

Global commons: between cooperation and competition by Gerald Stang

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 20:07:00 +0200

Catherine Ashton and Štefan Füle on the pardoning of Yuriy Lutsenko

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 23:50:00 +0200

Egypt: Catherine Ashton concerned about violent incidents at Coptic Cathedral in Cairo

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 23:45:00 +0200

Catherine Ashton visits Egypt

Sat, 06 Apr 2013 21:19:00 +0200

Catherine Ashton on behalf of the E3+3 following talks with Iran

Sat, 06 Apr 2013 18:18:00 +0200

Catherine Ashton in Almaty for talks on the Iranian nuclear programme

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 09:25:00 +0200

Joint statement by Commissioners Štefan Füle and Cecilia Malmström on the adoption by the Turkish Parliament of the law on foreigners and international protection

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 10:33:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 05 April 2013 The Commission welcomes the adoption yesterday by the Turkish Parliament of the law on foreigners and international protection. This law is a clear sign of Turkey’s efforts to establish a sound legal and institutional framework for migration and asylum.

SPEECH: Environmental Partnership remains core issue of Baltic Sea Strategy

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +0200

European Commission Johannes HAHN Commissioner for Regional Policy SPEECH: Conference of the Heads of Government of the Baltic Sea States on Environmental Protection/Saint Petersburg 5 April 2013 Prime Minister Medvedev, Your Excellencies, Dear colleagues, Ladies and gentlemen, I will never forget my first day as EU Commissioner for Regional Policy.

Catherine Ashton deplores latest nuclear move by North Korea

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 09:34:00 +0200

Catherine Ashton and Štefan Füle on the review by Ukraine’s Higher Specialized Court for Civil and Criminal Cases in the case of Yuriy Lutsenko

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 19:09:00 +0200

Catherine Ashton appoints new Heads of EU Delegations to Moldova, Nepal and Venezuela

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:22:00 +0200

"I deeply regret the execution of three death row inmates in Kuwait" - Catherine Ashton

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 09:36:00 +0200

Catherine Ashton meets Turkish Foreign Minister Davutoğlu

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 09:29:00 +0200

Relations Tunisie-Union européenne: un partenariat privilégie - Plan d’action 2013-2017

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:35:00 +0200

The future of the CWC in the post-destruction phase edited by Jean Pascal Zanders

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:46:00 +0200

The european 'pivot" by Nicola Casarini

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:52:00 +0200

Meeting between European Commission Vice-President Viviane Reding and U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 18:26:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 4 April 2013 European Commission Vice-President Viviane Reding and United States Attorney General Eric Holder met today in Washington. They had cordial discussions on a wide range of fields of collaboration between the Department of Justice and the European Commission.

EU to observe elections in Pakistan

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 12:29:00 +0200

Catherine Ashton travels to Turkey

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 12:27:00 +0200

8th round of the EU-facilitated dialogue

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 09:24:00 +0200

Myanmar - Catherine Ashton deeply troubled by death of children in Muslim school

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 21:41:00 +0200

UN General Assembly - Catherine Ashton welcomes adoption of Arms Trade Treaty

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 21:31:00 +0200

European Investment Bank backs remote aviation investment in the South Pacific

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:06:00 +0200

PRESS RELEASE 26 March 2013 The European Investment Bank has agreed to help examine safety improvements, upgrading of terminal facilities and more efficient power use at airports in the Cook Islands and Samoa. The USD 1.1m technical assistance programme (EUR 850,000) will be used to improve preparation of key investment...

Catherine Ashton statement ahead of 8th round of EU-facilitated dialogue

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 16:07:00 +0200

Message from President Barroso to His Excellency Mr Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta, President elect of the Republic of Kenya

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 10:16:00 +0200

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 31 March 2013 "Your Excellency, The Supreme Court has confirmed the results of Kenya's Presidential elections. The electoral process is thus formally concluded. On this occasion, I wish to congratulate you, the people of Kenya, and all others duly elected, on the successful and largely peaceful...

Syria: Condemnation of attack at Damascus University

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0100

Catherine Ashton on the conclusion of UN Conference on Arms Trade Treaty

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 10:14:00 +0100

Catherine Ashton following the discussions on Syria at the LAS summit in Qatar

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:54:00 +0100

The EU releases further assistance to support Palestinian people and refugees

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:42:00 +0100

Catherine Ashton and Štefan Füle on unanimous adoption of amendment to Georgia's Constitution

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:34:00 +0100

Catherine Ashton on recent executions in Iraq

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:22:00 +0100

Moldova's political crisis

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:02:00 +0100

Chemical weapon use in Syria? - by Jean Pascal Zanders

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:08:00 +0100

Can the Tunisian revolution be reversed? - by Gilles Bertrand

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:12:00 +0100

EU invests €272.75 million to promote regional cooperation in the Western Balkans

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:00:00 +0100

European Commission Press release Brussels, 27 March 2013 The European Commission has finalised a series of measures to promote regional cooperation between Western Balkan countries totalling €272.75 million for the period 2012-2013.

The EU releases further assistance to support Palestinian people and refugees

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:00:00 +0100

European Commission Press release Brussels, 27 March 2013 The European Union has today adopted the second part of its 2013 assistance package for Palestine. It will ensure that critical support to the Palestinian Authority (PA) and United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)...

Statement by Commissioner Füle following his meeting with Mr Konstantin Kublashvili, the Chairman of the Georgian Supreme Court

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:49:00 +0100

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 27 March 2013 Commissioner Stefan Füle met today Mr Konstantin Kublashvili, the Chairman of the Georgian Supreme Court. They discussed the pace of judicial reform in Georgia, and the EU-Georgia cooperation.

Statement by Commissioner Füle following his meeting with the leader of the Montenegrin Socialist People's Party, Mr. Srdjan Milić

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 19:21:00 +0100

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 27 March 2013 Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle met today in Brussels with the leader of the Montenegrin opposition party Socialist People´s Party, Mr. Srdjan Milic.

Mogadishu: Catherine Ashton saddened by the assassination of Somali journalist

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 18:30:00 +0100

Catherine Ashton on the situation of NGOs in the Russian Federation

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:14:00 +0100

Catherine Ashton on behalf of the EU concerning restrictive measures against certain persons and entities in view of the situation in Iran

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:54:00 +0100

Climate action: Designing the 2015 Global Climate Change Agreement

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:00:00 +0100

European Commission Press release Brussels, 26 March 2013 The European Commission today adopted a consultative paper that launches a public debate on how best to design a new international agreement to combat climate change.

Remarks by Štefan Füle, Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy to the press after the meeting with Croatian Prime Minister Zoran Milanović

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:02:00 +0100

European Commission MEMO Zagreb, 26 March 2013 ''Dobar dan, A short while ago I presented the Commission´s last Monitoring Report to the Croatian government. It is a positive report. Let me summarise its main findings it in four points: First: Croatia is generally meeting the commitments and requirements arising from...

Joint Statement by the Spokespersons of High Representative/Vice President Catherine Ashton and Commissioner Štefan Füle on the unanimous adoption of an amendment to Georgia's Constitution

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 20:27:00 +0100

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 26 March 2013 The Spokespersons of Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the Commission, and Štefan Füle, Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy, made today the following statement: "High Representative/Vice President Ashton and Commissioner...

Catherine Ashton concerned about the situation in the Central African Republic

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:25:00 +0100

Catherine Ashton, on behalf of the EU, on the successful Constitutional referendum in Zimbabwe and the review of EU restrictive measures

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:22:00 +0100

Speech: Address on EU-Albania relations

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 10:03:00 +0100

European Commission Štefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Speech: Just BE Conference/ Tirana, Albania 25 March 2013 Dear Minister, Excellencies, Members of Parliament, Dear Friends, Thank you for this opportunity, I like the way that we developed this interactive discussion among ourselves.

Joint statement by the President of the European Commission, José Manuel Barroso, the President of the European Council, Herman Van Rompuy, and the Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 11:14:00 +0100

European Commission Press release Brussels, 25 March 2013 The President of the European Commission, José Manuel Barroso, the President of the European Council, Herman Van Rompuy and the Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe, spoke by telephone today following the postponement of the 21st Summit between Japan and the European...

The EU's free trade agreements – where are we?

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 11:22:00 +0100

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 25 March 2013 Over the next two years, 90% of world demand will be generated outside the EU. That is why it is a key priority for the EU to open up more market opportunities for European business by negotiating new Free Trade Agreements with key...

Challenge and Opportunity: Starting the negotiations for Free Trade Agreement between the EU and Japan

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 11:22:00 +0100

European Commission Karel De Gucht European Commissioner for Trade EU-Japan Business Summit /Tokyo, Japan 25 March 2013 Ladies and gentlemen, First of all allow me to thank you for the kind invitation that was addressed to us by Keidanren and the European Business Council.

A Free Trade Agreement between the EU and Japan

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 11:31:00 +0100

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 25 March 2013 The EU and Japan today officially launched the negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The aim is for a comprehensive agreement in goods, services and investment eliminating tariffs, non-tariff barriers and covering other trade-related issues, such as public procurement, regulatory issues, competition,...

Making the EU more attractive for foreign students and researchers

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 12:00:00 +0100

European Commission Press release Brussels, 25 March 2013 The EU needs to attract talented non-EU students and researchers who can contribute to our growth and competitiveness with their knowledge and skills. Moving to Europe temporarily is an opportunity embraced by over 200.000 students and researchers from outside the EU every...

Speech: Press Conference: Remarks on the launch of negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement between the EU and Japan

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 12:24:00 +0100

European Commission Karel De Gucht European Commissioner for Trade Speech: EU-Japan Ministerial meeting/ Tokyo, Japan 25 March 2013 Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for coming this evening. I would first like to thank my Japanese hosts for their welcome and especially Minister Toshimitsu Motegi who I met earlier today.

Making the EU more attractive for foreign students and researchers

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:11:00 +0100

European Commission Cecilia Malmström EU Commissioner for Home Affairs Press Conference/Brussels 25 March 2013 Let me first of all thank Fatma and Bellarminus for being here with us today to share their views and their personal stories.

EIB and Banque de Tahiti help business investment in French Polynesia

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:26:00 +0100

PRESS RELEASE BEI/13/22 22nd March 2013 The European Investment Bank has agreed to provide EUR 8m to the Banque de Tahiti to support long-term financing of eligible investment projects by small and medium sized companies in French Polynesia.

EU-Japan: forging closer cooperation in disaster management

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:05:00 +0100

European Commission Press release Brussels, 25 March 2013 Kristalina Georgieva, the European Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response and Akihiro Ohta, Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan have exchanged letters providing a framework to further enhance EU-Japan cooperation in disaster management.

Catherine Ashton's remarks following the informal meeting of EU Foreign Ministers, Dublin

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 17:51:00 +0100

Catherine Ashton on recent violence in Egypt

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 10:55:00 +0100

Catherine Ashton on the violent clashes in the town of Meiktila town in Burma/Myanmar

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 10:52:00 +0100

Catherine Ashton on the resignation of the Prime Minister of Lebanon, Najib Miqati

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 10:49:00 +0100

Catherine Ashton on the attack on the Al-Mazraa mosque, Syria

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 10:46:00 +0100

Remarks by Catherine Ashton following the first day of the informal meeting of EU Foreign Ministers

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:00:00 +0100

Catherine Ashton on the transfer of Bosco Ntaganda to the Hague

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 19:25:00 +0100

Catherine Ashton on the recent execution in Indonesia

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 19:22:00 +0100

Catherine Ashton, on behalf of the European Union on the occasion of the World and European Water Day

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:25:00 +0100

Joint Statement by Catherine Ashton and Štefan Füle on Abdullah Öcalan's call on the PKK to lay down arms and withdraw beyond Turkey's borders

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:09:00 +0100

Catherine Ashton expresses condolences following the passing away of President Zillur Rahman of Bangladesh

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:04:00 +0100

EU - Japan Summit EU27 trade in goods deficit with Japan restricted to 8 bn euro in 2012 Surplus of 6 bn euro for trade in services in 2011

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 11:00:00 +0100

22 March 2013 Over the last decade, EU27 trade in goods with Japan has been characterised by a fall in the share of Japan, particularly significant in the case of imports, and by a marked reduction in the EU27 trade deficit with Japan.

Déclaration locale de l'UE sur le dialogue politique au Burundi

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 11:46:00 +0100

Questions and Answers: the UN firearms protocol and the EU

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:00:00 +0100

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 22 March 2013 What is the UN protocol on firearms? The UN Protocol Against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Illegal Trafficking in Firearms and Ammunition (UNFP) is the first global instrument in the fight against transnational organised crime and trafficking in firearms.

Combating firearms trafficking: Commission proposes ratification of UN protocol and further action

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:00:00 +0100

European Commission Press release Brussels, 22 March 2013 The EU is ready to ratify the UN firearms protocol following the adoption of new rules on sale, possession and transfers of firearms both within and outside Europe.

Statement by President Barroso following the meeting between the European Commission and the Russian Government

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:23:00 +0100

European Commission José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Commission Press conference/Moscow 22 March 2013 Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to start by thanking Prime Minister Medvedev for his kind welcome to me and my delegation.

Joint message by the President of the European Commission, José Manuel Durão Barroso, and the President of the European Council, Herman Van Rompuy, on the postponing of the 21st EU-Japan Summit

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:00:00 +0100

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 22 March 2013 The President of the European Commission, José Manuel Barroso, and the President of European Council, Herman Van Rompuy, made today the following statement: "It is with regret that we have decided to postpone next week's EU-Japan Summit.

Statement by the President of the European Commission, José Manuel Durão Barroso, on his visit to Mongolia

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:00:00 +0100

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 22 March 2013 "It is with regret that I had to postpone my visit to Mongolia. I just spoke on the phone with President Elbegdorj to whom I explained that the on-going efforts to find a solution for the financial situation of Cyprus require my presence...

Catherine Ashton strongly condemns attacks by Syrian forces on Lebanese soil

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:20:00 +0100

Catherine Ashton opens this year’s European Defence Agency Conference

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:13:00 +0100

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination - Catherine Ashton, on behalf of the EU

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:00:00 +0100

EU-JAPAN SUMMIT - Fact Sheet

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 10:16:00 +0100

Catherine Ashton condamne la récente vague d'attentats terroristes perpétrés en Iraq

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:25:00 +0100

Catherine Ashton on the decision by Albania to offer resettlement to 210 former residents of Camp Ashraf

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:23:00 +0100

Catherine Ashton on the Magnitsky case in the Russian Federation

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:18:00 +0100

EU-facilitated dialogue: Catherine Ashton's seventh meeting with Prime Ministers Thaçi and Dačić

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:08:00 +0100

Speech by President Barroso at the Russia - EU: Potential for Partnership conference

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:35:00 +0100

European Commission José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Commission "Russia-European Union – Potential for Partnership" Conference/Moscow 21 March 2013 Prime Minister Medvedev, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, First of all I want to thank and congratulate the Russian International Affairs Council and Igor Ivanov for organizing this conference at...

EU announces new funding to boost growth and access to energy in the Pacific

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:00:00 +0100

European Commission Press release Brussels, 21 March 2013 European Commissioner for Development, Andris Piebalgs, today announced new EU funding which amounts to €10 million to boost access to sustainable energy in the Pacific Islands.

EU-Japan summit (Tokyo - 25 March 2013)

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:00:00 +0100

European Commission Press release Brussels, 21 March 2013 On 25 March in Tokyo, Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council, and José Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission, will meet Japanese Prime Minister Abe for the twenty first summit between the European Union and Japan.

European Neighbourhood Policy: Working towards a Stronger Partnership

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:41:00 +0100

PEV Rapport de suivi 2012 – Maroc