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2017/04/28 Notice: The official website of the Delegation of the European Union to Japan wi...
2017/04/26 Commission presents the European Pillar of Social Rights
2017/04/26 On the Twentieth Anniversary of the entry into force of the Chemical Weapons Con...
2017/04/25 EU pledges additional €116 million at Yemen Pledging Conference in Geneva for ur...
2017/04/24 Mogherini in Russia for ‘open and frank’ dialogue with Minister Lavrov
2017/04/21 On the execution of Mr Ledell Lee in the US State of Arkansas: Statement by the ...
2017/04/21 HR/VP Federica Mogherini holds bilateral meetings during her visit to India
2017/04/20 Tajani in London: “Citizens deserve certainty regarding their post-Brexit future...
2017/04/18 Mogherini stresses key role of EU-China cooperation in a multilateral world
2017/04/16 On the referendum in Turkey: Statement by President Juncker, High Representative...
2017/04/12 Protecting all children in migration: Commission outlines priority actions
2017/04/11 EU Official Development Assistance reaches highest level ever
2017/04/11 High Representative Mogherini welcomes outcome of G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
2017/04/10 High Representative Mogherini in Lucca, Italy for G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
2017/04/09 On the attacks on Coptic Churches in Egypt: Statement by the High Representative...
2017/04/07 On the US strike in Syria: Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of t...
2017/04/06 EU expands sanctions against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK)
2017/04/05 Brussels Conference on “Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region” agrees ho...
2017/04/05 Brexit: MEPs agree on key conditions for approving UK withdrawal agreement
2017/04/05 10th Anniversary of the European Research Council ''Beyond the first 10 years''
2017/04/04 Idlib attack underlines need for peace in Syria
2017/04/04 Supporting the future of Syria and the region - Brussels conference
2017/04/03 EU foreign ministers back Mogherini's Syria Strategy
2017/03/31 In partnership with NATO, the EU continues to strengthen its defence and securit...
2017/03/31 Remarks by President Donald Tusk on the next steps following the UK notification...
2017/03/29 Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union – Q&A
2017/03/29 Commission blocks proposed merger between Deutsche Börse and London Stock Exchan...
2017/03/29 Statement by the European Council on the UK's Article 50 notification
2017/03/25 60th anniversary of the Rome Treaties
2017/03/22 Mogherini meets US VP Pence and attends Global Coalition against Daesh Ministeri...
2017/03/22 On the London attacks: Statement by European Commission President Juncker
2017/03/22 To mark the first anniversary of the attacks on 22 March 2016: Statement from Pr...
2017/03/20 On the dialogue on data protection and data flows with Japan: Joint statement by...
2017/03/17 Declaration by the High Representative Federica Mogherini on behalf of the EU on...
2017/03/14 EU Naval Force confirms fuel tanker has been pirated off north coast of Somalia
2017/03/14 Towards an even stronger EU role for Syria, reinforcing EU efforts to build peac...
2017/03/13 EU prolongs sanctions over actions against Ukraine's territorial integrity until...
2017/03/10 Joint Statement for the European Day of Remembrance of Victims of Terrorism
2017/03/10 European Council: Main results
2017/03/09 Donald Tusk re-elected president of the European Council
2017/03/08 Joint statement on the occasion of International Women’s Day 2017
2017/03/07 Schengen borders code: Council adopts regulation to reinforce checks at external...
2017/03/07 EU strengthens rules to prevent new forms of terrorism
2017/03/06 Foreign Affairs Council: Main results
2017/03/06 On the launch of ballistic missiles by the DPRK: Statement by the HRVP Federica ...
2017/03/04 On the latest executions in Jordan: Statement by the spokesperson
2017/03/02 Commission calls for accelerated delivery under the Migration Partnership Framew...
2017/03/02 Commission calls for renewed efforts in implementing solidarity measures under t...
2017/03/01 Commission presents White Paper on the future of Europe: Avenues for unity for t...
2017/03/01 Statement on the occasion of the 1st ASEM Day
2017/03/01 EU's chief climate negotiator to visit Japan
2017/02/27 North Korea: EU expands sanctions against the Democratic People's Republic of Ko...
2017/02/27 EU adopts conclusions on EU priorities at United Nations human rights fora in 20...
2017/02/21 EU announces €82 million in emergency aid as famine declared in South Sudan
2017/02/20 Great recognition for EU-supported films at Berlinale 2017
2017/02/20 High Representative Mogherini welcomes US Vice-President Pence to Brussels
2017/02/18 EU an indispensable global power, Mogherini tells Munich Security Conference
2017/02/17 Commissioner Malmström and Japan's Minister of Foreign Affairs confirm commitmen...
2017/02/15 CETA: MEPs back EU-Canada trade agreement
2017/02/13 Winter 2017 Economic Forecast: Navigating through choppy waters
2017/02/13 Afghanistan: EU to sign a cooperation agreement on partnership and development
2017/02/12 On the launch of a ballistic missile by the DPRK: Statement by the Spokesperson
2017/02/11 High Representative Mogherini underlines importance of EU-US ties
2017/02/09 High Representative Mogherini holds first talks with new U.S. Secretary of State...
2017/02/06 Joint Statement on the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mu...
2017/02/03 Informal meeting of EU heads of state or government
2017/02/03 The EU tackles growing aviation emissions
2017/02/01 Europe's energy transition is well underway
2017/02/01 Mogherini: we need to build common ground not ban
2017/01/31 Concerning the Joint Declaration of the AU, IGAD and UN on South Sudan of 29 Jan...
2017/01/30 On the attack against the Quebec Islamic Cultural Center: Statement by High Repr...
2017/01/26 New figures show record number of participants in Erasmus+
2017/01/26 Statement HR/VP Mogherini ahead of the International Holocaust Remembrance Day
2017/01/25 Managing migration along the Central Mediterranean Route – Commission contribute...
2017/01/25 On the recent executions in the State of Kuwait: Statement by the spokesperson
2017/01/24 EU must be a space power, says High Representative Mogherini
2017/01/23 Mogherini urges greater cooperation and integration in the Mediterranean
2017/01/18 High Level Forum on Anti-Muslim Discrimination and Hatred
2017/01/17 Antonio Tajani elected new President of the European Parliament
2017/01/16 On the first Anniversary of the Implementation of the JCPOA: Statement by the Hi...
2017/01/16 Mogherini to organise Syria conference in Brussels
2017/01/15 On the executions carried out in Bahrain: Statement by the spokesperson
2017/01/12 High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini in Geneva for the Internat...
2017/01/11 High Representative Mogherini in Malta at launch of Maltese Presidency of the Co...
2017/01/10 Commission proposes high level of privacy rules for all electronic communication...
2017/01/10 Commission outlines next steps towards a European data economy
2016/12/21 Rule of Law: Commission discusses latest developments and issues complementary R...
2016/12/21 Security Union: Commission adopts stronger rules to fight terrorism financing
2016/12/21 Notice of holiday season closure
2016/12/20 EU and Japan broaden research cooperation with launch of new co-funded project
2016/12/19 Message of High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini to Russian Fore...
2016/12/19 Russia: EU prolongs economic sanctions by six months
2016/12/19 EU-Ukraine Association Council: Joint press release
2016/12/16 Twelfth Round of Negotiations on Japan-EU Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA)
2016/12/15 European Council: Main results
2016/12/15 Statement after the informal meeting of the 27 heads of state or government, 15 ...
2016/12/15 EU and IOM launch initiative for migrant protection and reintegration in Africa ...
2016/12/14 Commission reports on first deliverables under the Partnership Framework on migr...
2016/12/14 Galileo goes live!
2016/12/13 A Union that delivers swifter and better results: Three Institutions sign Joint ...
2016/12/12 Foreign Affairs Council: Main results
2016/12/12 European Union offers unprecedented support to peace implementation in Colombia ...
2016/12/12 Antitrust: Commission fines rechargeable battery producers €166 million in carte...
2016/12/11 On the bomb attack in Istanbul: Statement by HR/VP Federica Mogherini and Commis...
2016/12/09 Outcome of the trilateral gas talks between the European Commission, Russia and ...
2016/12/09 On Human Rights Day: Declaration by the High Representative Federica Mogherini ...
2016/12/08 EU focuses on the economic empowerment of women at high-level Tokyo conference
2016/12/06 The European Union and the United States sign Military Logistical Assistance Agr...
2016/12/06 EU-Cuba: Council opens new chapter in relations
2016/12/06 EU and NATO start new era of cooperation
2016/12/02 On the occasion of the International Day of Persons with disabilities: Statement...
2016/12/01 Commission proposes new tax rules to support e-commerce and online businesses in...
2016/12/01 On the recent executions in Belarus: Statement by the High Representative/Vice-P...
2016/12/01 On the adoption by the Colombian Congress of the Final Agreement between the gov...
2016/11/30 Clean Energy for All Europeans – unlocking Europe's growth potential
2016/11/30 On the adoption by the United Nations Security Council of Resolution 2321 (2016)...
2016/11/30 Mogherini unveils European Defence Action Plan
2016/11/30 On the executions in Belarus of Ivan Kulesh and Sergei Khmelevsky: Statement by ...
2016/11/29 On the New Safe Confinement at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant: Joint Statemen...
2016/11/29 Investment Plan for Europe: evaluations give evidence to support its reinforceme...
2016/11/29 Operation Atalanta Force Commander Welcomes Japanese Commander of the Japanese E...
2016/11/28 Major Win for the EU in the WTO Dispute on Boeing
2016/11/28 EUNAVFOR Somalia Operation Atalanta: operation's mandate extended until 31 Decem...
2016/11/26 On the passing away of Fidel Castro: Statement by President Juncker
2016/11/24 Freeze EU accession talks with Turkey until it halts repression, urge MEPs
2016/11/24 EU-Ukraine summit
2016/11/24 On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women: Joint St...
2016/11/23 “Toni Erdmann” - winner of the 10th LUX Film Prize
2016/11/23 President Juncker proposes to tighten the Code of Conduct for Commissioners
2016/11/23 EU Banking Reform: Strong banks to support growth and restore confidence
2016/11/22 Sustainable Development: EU sets out its priorities
2016/11/21 Operation Atalanta Warships HNLMS Tromp and ESPS Relampago Rendezvous at Sea wit...
2016/11/21 Mogherini: "EU-Nato cooperation crucial for the continent"
2016/11/20 On the occasion of Universal Children's Day: Joint Statement
2016/11/19 Marrakech climate conference: world forging ahead on climate action
2016/11/18 European Union to head Kimberley Process on conflict diamonds in 2018
2016/11/17 On Russia and the International Criminal Court: Statement by High Representative...
2016/11/16 Security Union: Commission proposes a European Travel Information and Authorisat...
2016/11/16 European Semester Autumn Package: Working for a stronger and more inclusive econ...
2016/11/15 Commission presents study on impact of future trade agreements on the agricultur...
2016/11/15 Green light to 8 new initiatives under the EU's Partnership Instrument
2016/11/15 Foreign Affairs Council: Main results (defence) - 15 November
2016/11/14 Foreign Affairs Council: Main results - 14 November
2016/11/12 On the first anniversary of the attacks in Paris on 13 November 2015: Statement ...
2016/11/11 EU announces €78 million for South Sudan crisis
2016/11/11 Joint local statement on execution in Japan
2016/11/10 The Commission increases the budget for promoting EU agricultural products
2016/11/10 International ocean governance: EU’s contribution for safe, secure, clean and su...
2016/11/09 2016 Enlargement Package: credible enlargement process key to driving transforma...
2016/11/09 Autumn 2016 Economic Forecast: Modest growth in challenging times
2016/11/09 On the outcome of the Presidential elections in the United States: Statement by ...
2016/11/09 Letter from Presidents Tusk and Juncker to congratulate Donald Trump on his elec...
2016/11/08 EU firmly on course to reach 2020 target, despite a slight increase in greenhous...
2016/11/08 On the latest developments in Turkey: Declaration by the High Representative on ...
2016/11/04 The Commission welcomes entry into force of Paris Agreement ahead of UN climate ...
2016/11/03 On the closure of the Moscow Office of Amnesty International : Statement by the ...
2016/10/30 EU-Canada summit: Main results
2016/10/28 Statement on the Decision of Vice-President Kristalina Georgieva to become Chief...
2016/10/28 Commission welcomes progress at international level to tackle maritime emissions...
2016/10/27 Nadia Murad and Lamiya Aji Bashar winners of 2016 Sakharov Prize
2016/10/27 Statement by Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management Christos St...
2016/10/27 European events at Science Agora 2016
2016/10/27 7th EU-Japan Science Policy Forum "Nurturing Future Human Resources for STI
2016/10/26 New Commission space policy puts focus on improving people's daily lives and boo...
2016/10/25 Commission recommends extending temporary internal border controls for a limited...
2016/10/25 Commission proposes major corporate tax reform for the EU
2016/10/21 Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on South ...
2016/10/21 European Council: Main results
2016/10/20 Successful first European Tourism Media Workshop at EU Delegation
2016/10/19 Commission urges Member States to support proposals to strengthen European defen...
2016/10/18 Managing migration effectively: Commission reports on progress in the implementa...
2016/10/17 Foreign Affairs Council: Main results
2016/10/17 Council conclusions on the global strategy on the EU's foreign and security poli...
2016/10/13 On the release of girls kidnapped by Boko Haram in Nigeria: Statement by HR/VP F...
2016/10/13 Letter from President Donald Tusk to António Guterres, next United Nations Secre...
2016/10/13 On the passing away of King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand: Statement by Preside...
2016/10/11 EU and 29 European countries deliver joint letter on capital punishment to Justi...
2016/10/10 On the European and World Day against the Death Penalty, 10 October 2016
2016/10/07 On the award of the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize to Colombian President Juan Manuel Sa...
2016/10/07 The European Union steps up support for victims of deadly hurricane Matthew
2016/10/07 EU and 29 European countries welcome Japan Federation of Bar Associations declar...
2016/10/06 Commission welcomes landmark deal to curb international aviation emissions
2016/10/06 Securing Europe's external borders: Launch of the European Border and Coast Guar...
2016/10/05 Brussels Conference on Afghanistan: Main results
2016/10/04 EU strengthens trade rules against goods used for capital punishment and torture...
2016/10/04 Brussels Conference on Afghanistan: The European Union announces financial assis...
2016/10/04 Brussels Conference on Afghanistan, 04-05/10/2016
2016/10/04 Paris Agreement to enter into force as EU agrees ratification
2016/10/03 High Representative Mogherini on the outcome of the referendum on the Peace Agre...
2016/10/02 On « an emergency humanitarian initiative for Aleppo »: Statement by HR/VP Moghe...
2016/09/30 Climate change: Council speeds up process for EU ratification of Paris agreement...
2016/09/28 Investigation into the downing of flight MH17
2016/09/28 Federica Mogherini on the passing of Shimon Peres
2016/09/27 Execution of Mr Ahmad Najib Aris in Malaysia
2016/09/27 Colombia: EU suspends sanctions against the FARC
2016/09/26 On the occasion of the signing of the Peace Agreement between the government of ...
2016/09/23 Iran nuclear deal already bringing positive results, Mogherini says
2016/09/22 European Commission proposes Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement with C...
2016/09/21 International Day of Peace. Mogherini: "All wars can come to an end"
2016/09/21 G7 Transport Ministerial to discuss Connected cars, infrastructure spending and ...