On Monday, 20th March, the Foreign Affairs Council adopted the Council Conclusions on EU priorities at the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). At the time when Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has shaken the foundations of the rules-based security order, the EU is sending a clear sign of its determination to support the OSCE politically and financially.

The world is facing a water stress crisis due to climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. 40% of the world population lives in areas affected by water stress. Water resilience is key to address comprehensively health, food and energy matters . World Water Day kicks off the UN Water Conference to catalyse global water action notably to secure water as a fundamental human right.

To mark International Day for the Elimination of Racism 2023 we asked the EU's Anti-Racism Coordinator what each of us can do to fight racism and the role of the European Union in confronting racism.