Brussels 12.12.2022 “We have to rethink about how we work with Eastern partners, because three have become [EU accession] candidates, one is very far away from the European Union – Belarus. So, it is a very heterogenous set of countries. A regional approach to them has to be taken into consideration but, certainly, it is…
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EU: Borrell travels to Central Asia
Brussels 17.11.2022 The EU top diplomat Josep Borrell will travel to Central Asia, starting his visit in Astana, Kazakhstan, on 16 to 17 November, and continuing to Samarkand, Uzbekistan, on 17 to 19 November. His mission aims to further strengthen and build on the positive dynamics in EU’s bilateral and regional relations, in particular through…
EU: diplomatic appointments
Brussels 17.09.2022 High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell announced today the following appointments for senior positions in the European External Action Service (EEAS): EEAS: High Representative @JosepBorrellF announces senior nominationshttps://t.co/rBCHwDmhjE — European External Action Service – EEAS 🇪🇺 (@eu_eeas) September 16, 2022 Hélène LE GAL as Managing…
Borrell: Queen Elizabeth Il remarkable reign
Brussels 09.09.2022 “Queen Elizabeth Il’s remarkable reign oversaw key events of the 20th & 21st century. The EU pays tribute to her unique contribution to building peace & reconciliation” the EU top diplomat Josep Borrell writes. “While her loss will be felt around the world, our immediate thoughts are with her family & the people…
Borrell: Gorbachev era “vanished”
Brussels 31.08.2022 “Mikhail Gorbachev brought with Glasnost and Perestroika a wind of freedom to the Soviet block. He helped end the Cold War and fundamentally change global security, ushering in an era of mutually beneficial cooperation. An era that vanished and is urgently needed again” wrote the EU top diplomat Josep Borrell, reacting upon news…
Borrell welcomes Denmark EU defence prospect
Brussels 01.06.2022 “I welcome the outcome of the referendum held in Denmark yesterday. The Danish people have spoken. They have decided to abolish the 30-year-old opt-out clause related to EU defence. This is a historic decision that will allow Denmark to participate fully in the EU’s Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP)” reads the Statement…
EU: Sweden moves towards NATO
Brussels 16.05.2022 “Let me stress my strong support to Sweden and Finland. Some minutes ago, I had a conversation with the Swedish Minister [for Foreign Affairs, Ann Linde], who was kind enough to call me, to inform that the process has started, that they are going to inform the King, and that there is strong…
EU diplomats: talks on food and energy price
Brussels 11.04.2022 “We are going to discuss about Ukraine, once again” said the EU top diplomat Josep Borrell upon arrival to Foreign affairs Council in Luxembourg. Doorstep by @JosepBorrellF, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, at today's #ForeignAffairs Council, in #Luxembourg. "Everybody has to face the consequences of the #war in terms of price…
EU top diplomats convene in Brussels
Brussels 11.04.2022 The Foreign Affairs Council will review recent events and current affairs, including the situation in Mali, Libya and Yemen. Today HR/VP @JosepBorrellF will chair the Foreign Affairs Council #FAC. On the agenda:🔹 Russia’s aggression against Ukraine 🔹#GlobalGateway 🔹 Current affairs: Mali, Libya, Yemen and #WesternBalkans More: https://t.co/20qVcshe8I — European External Action Service –…
Borrell visits Kyiv
The EU top diplomat Josep Borrel visited Kyiv on Friday, April 8, together with the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, to reaffirm European solidarity with Ukraine and to announce additional support for its defense against Russia’s aggression. They met with President Volodymyr Zelensky, Prime Minister Denis Shmyhal and visited the town…