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Recent statements

JOINT COMMUNIQUÉ: Trinidad and Tobago – EU Partnership Dialogue held in Port of Spain 2026-11-08 · event: Trinidad and Tobago-EU Partnership Dialogue, Port of Spain, 6 Nov 2026
The EU and Trinidad and Tobago held a Partnership Dialogue in hybrid format on 6 November 2026 covering political, economic, security and climate cooperation, and agreed to maintain regular political dialogue.
EU Inclusion Run 2026 Promotes Inclusive Sport and Equal Participation 2026-11-07
The EU Delegation to Nepal organised an inclusion sports run with around 400 participants, including persons with disabilities, and described its partnerships and EU-funded projects promoting disability and youth participation in sport.
Tanzania: Statement by the Spokesperson on the sentencing of opposition leader Tundu Lissu 2026-11-07 · event: Sentencing of opposition leader Tundu Lissu in Tanzania, November 2026
The EU spokesperson comments on the four-year prison sentence given to Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu on incitement charges, recalls a UN Working Group finding on his detention, and encourages Tanzanian authorities to uphold reconciliation, rule of law, freedom of expression and multiparty democracy.
Europe and Indonesia Strengthen Higher Education Collaboration Through EHEF 2026 and Academic Partnerships with Indonesian Universities 2026-11-07 · events: EHEF 2026 higher education fair in Jakarta and Yogyakarta, 4-8 Nov 2026; EU scholarships and Indonesian students in Europe; Erasmus+ mobility figures and EMJM scholarships for Indonesia
The EU Delegation to Indonesia announces the 18th European Higher Education Fair in Jakarta and outlines EU-Indonesia higher education cooperation, including Erasmus+ figures and the EU-Indonesia network of University Partners (EUnUP).
EU Cities Gateway brings transatlantic city cooperation to Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona 2026-11-07 · event: EU Cities Gateway sessions at Smart City Expo World Congress, Barcelona, Nov 2026
The EU Cities Gateway program reports on its first international event at the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona, covering transatlantic city cooperation and urban AI governance with participating cities from the EU, Canada and the U.S.
EU Statement – UN General Assembly 6th Committee: Report of the Committee on Relations with the Host Country 2026-11-07 · event: Sixth Committee discussion of the report of the Committee on Relations with the Host Country, 6 November 2026
The EU and its Member States, speaking at the UN General Assembly Sixth Committee, welcome the Committee on Relations with the Host Country's report and reaffirm the importance of the Headquarters Agreement and UN privileges and immunities, while expressing regret over visa denials and non-issuance affecting delegations.
Speech by Commissioner Hoekstra at the 22nd Athens Tax Forum 2026-11-06
A speech opening by Commissioner Hoekstra at the 22nd Athens Tax Forum, consisting only of a greeting and no substantive position, decision or assessment in the provided text.
Speech by Commissioner Lahbib at the InvestFrontier Conference 2026-11-06
A speech by Commissioner Lahbib at the InvestFrontier Conference, as shown in the provided excerpt, opens with reflections on the word 'frontier'; the excerpt is truncated and contains no substantive policy claims.
Remarks by Commissioner Brunner on the second Annual Migration Management Cycle 2026-11-06 · event: Launch of second Annual Migration Management Cycle under the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum, Nov 2026
Commissioner Brunner presents the launch of the second Annual Migration Management Cycle under the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum, as described in a short excerpt of the remarks.
Keynote speech by Commissioner Síkela at the International Partnership Conference 2026-11-06
The text provided is only a truncated opening of a keynote speech by Commissioner Síkela at an international partnership conference in Vilnius, with a general remark about resilience and no substantive position or account that can be extracted.
Questions and answers on the second Annual Migration Management Cycle 2026-11-06 · event: Launch of second Annual Migration Management Cycle under the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum, Nov 2026
The European Commission publishes questions and answers on the second Annual Migration Management Cycle, explaining the Annual Migration Management Report under the Pact on Migration and Asylum.
Commission launches second Annual Migration Management Cycle under the Pact on Migration and Asylum 2026-11-06 · event: Launch of second Annual Migration Management Cycle under the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum, Nov 2026
The European Commission announced the launch of the second Annual Migration Management Cycle under the Pact on Migration and Asylum.
Daily News 06 / 11 / 2026 2026-11-06 · event: Commission preliminary finding on TikTok 'For You' feed under the DSA, 6 Nov 2026
The European Commission reports a preliminary finding that TikTok's 'For You' feed breaches the Digital Services Act. The excerpt provided is truncated, so only the headline finding is extracted.
EU releases €16 million in humanitarian aid for Myanmar and Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh 2026-11-06 · event: EU humanitarian aid for Myanmar and Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, Nov 2026
The European Union announces an additional €16 million in humanitarian aid for communities affected by conflict in Myanmar and for Rohingya refugees and host communities in Bangladesh.
Commission greenlights Finland's final payment request for €331 million under NextGenerationEU 2026-11-06 · event: Commission approval of Finland's final RRF payment request, Nov 2026
The European Commission announced it has approved Finland's sixth and final payment request of €331 million under the Recovery and Resilience Facility, part of NextGenerationEU.
EU Statement – UN General Assembly: Interactive dialogue with Mr. Feridun Sinirlioğlu, candidate for the position of Secretary-General 2026-11-06 · event: UN General Assembly interactive dialogue with Secretary-General candidate Feridun Sinirlioğlu, Nov 2026
The EU, speaking on behalf of the European Union and its Member States at a UN General Assembly interactive dialogue with Secretary-General candidate Feridun Sinirlioğlu, sets out concerns about international law and human rights and poses three questions on maritime security, the human rights pillar, and gender equality.
EU to push for accelerated global climate action at COP31 2026-11-06 · event: EU agenda for COP31 climate conference, Antalya, Nov 2026
The EU's European External Action Service previews the EU's agenda for the COP31 UN climate conference in Antalya, Türkiye, covering clean energy, carbon pricing, adaptation, climate finance and EU participation by Commission members.
Council of the Baltic Sea States Ministerial Meeting: Press conference by the High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas with Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Prime Minister Radoslaw Sikorski and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha‎ 2026-11-06 · events: Kallas press conference at Council of the Baltic Sea States Ministerial Meeting, Nov 2026; EU Ukraine Support Loan disbursement of EUR 4.36 billion, November 2026
At a Council of the Baltic Sea States press conference, EU High Representative Kaja Kallas discussed the war in Ukraine, Russian strikes, EU support, negotiation conditions, European security architecture and responses to Russian grey zone tactics.
Macao: Statement by the Spokesperson on the verdict in the case of Au Kam San 2026-11-06 · event: Conviction and sentencing of former Macao lawmaker Au Kam San, 6 November 2026
The EU spokesperson statement deplores the conviction and 12.5-year sentence of former Macao lawmaker and EU citizen Au Kam San, and calls for Macao's protected rights and freedoms to be upheld.
Skills4Recovery Highlights Achievements as Its Current Phase Draws to a Close 2026-11-06 · event: Skills4Recovery Annual Conference results, Kyiv, 6 Nov 2026
The EU delegation to Ukraine reports on achievements of the Skills4Recovery Multi Donor Initiative in vocational education and employment as its current phase nears completion on 31 December 2026, with statements from Ukrainian officials and donor embassies.
Commissioner Kos in Moldova to discuss EU accession and strengthen regional connectivity 2026-11-06 · event: EU Commissioner Kos visit to Moldova, 8-10 Nov 2026
EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos will visit Moldova from 8 to 10 November to discuss accession progress, economic development and regional digital connectivity, meeting Moldovan officials and addressing parliament and an enlargement conference.
EU Statement at the Special Session of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC), 6 November 2026 2026-11-06 · events: UNCAC Special Session of the Conference of States Parties, 6 Nov 2026; EU Anti-Corruption Strategy and EU anti-corruption framework
The EU delegation addressed the Special Session of the UNCAC Conference of States Parties, welcoming adoption of review documents for the second phase of the Implementation Review Mechanism and updating on the EU's forthcoming Anti-Corruption Strategy.
EU-Moldova: Joint Press Release on the 5th EU-Republic of Moldova High-Level Political and Security Dialogue 2026-11-06 · events: EU-Moldova 5th High-Level Political and Security Dialogue, 5 Nov 2026; EU support for Moldova's crisis management and hybrid threats; Russia's war against Ukraine and regional security; European Peace Facility support for Moldova; Transnistrian settlement process
The EU and Moldova held their 5th High-Level Political and Security Dialogue in Chișinău on 5 November, reaffirming partnership in foreign and security policy. Topics included reforms, hybrid threats, European Peace Facility support, and the Transnistrian settlement process.
The Second Financial Sector Working Group Meeting in Lao PDR 2026-11-06 · events: FATF grey-listing and its effects on Lao PDR financial sector, Nov 2026; Sovereign credit rating of Lao PDR, Nov 2026; EU sanctions on Joint Development Bank; Lao PDR trade preferences after LDC graduation; Next steps for the Working Group and position papers
The EU Ambassador to Lao PDR, speaking at the second Financial Sector Working Group meeting in Vientiane on 4 November 2026, linked Lao PDR's FATF grey-listing, sovereign credit rating, EU sanctions on a bank, and trade preferences to the country's financial sector reputation and reforms. Participants discussed FATF Action Plan implementation as a priority.
EU, Malaysia and ASEAN Partners Strengthen Cooperation on International Monitoring and Verification 2026-11-06 · event: Two-day EU-Malaysia-ASEAN workshop on international monitoring and verification, Nov 2026
The EU Delegation to Malaysia and Malaysia's Ministry of Defence co-organised a two-day workshop on international monitoring and verification with ASEAN partners and European and OSCE experts. Participants discussed ceasefire facilitation, observation mission design and verification technologies.
EU Statement – UN General Assembly 4th Committee: Comprehensive review of peacekeeping operations 2026-11-06 · event: UN General Assembly Fourth Committee consideration of peacekeeping operations, November 2026
The EU, speaking at the UN General Assembly Fourth Committee, welcomes the Secretary-General's review of UN peace operations and sets out its positions on peacekeeping's future, financing, transitions and accountability.
EU and India conclude negotiations on association to Horizon Europe 2026-11-05 · event: Conclusion of EU-India negotiations on association to Horizon Europe, Nov 2026
The European Commission announces that it and India have concluded negotiations on India's association to Horizon Europe, the EU's research and innovation programme with a stated budget of €93.5 billion.
European Commission aims to unlock business opportunities for EU medical device companies in China 2026-11-05 · event: 9th China International Import Expo, Shanghai, 5-10 November 2026
The European Commission announces a matchmaking event at the 9th China International Import Expo to connect EU medical device manufacturers with Chinese buyers, as a follow-up to the second EU-China Trade and Investment Consultations.
Portugal: Joint press conference by High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas with the Minister of State and Foreign Affairs of Portugal, Paulo Rangel 2026-11-05 · event: Joint press conference of Kaja Kallas and Paulo Rangel, 5 Nov 2026
Joint press conference in Lisbon by EU High Representative Kaja Kallas and Portuguese Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel covering EU external action, maritime security, Ukraine peace talks, frozen Russian assets, Middle East, Africa, Latin America and the EU budget.
Commission disburses €4.36 billion to Ukraine under the €90 billion Ukraine Support Loan 2026-11-05 · event: EU Ukraine Support Loan disbursement of EUR 4.36 billion, November 2026
The European Commission announced a €4.36 billion disbursement to Ukraine under the Ukraine Support Loan, comprising €3.7 billion in macro-financial assistance for budget support and €658 million for defence. Officials framed the payment as supporting Ukraine's budget, public services and defence procurement.
EU-Moldova: Joint Press Release on the 5th EU-Republic of Moldova High-Level Political and Security Dialogue 2026-11-05 · event: EU-Moldova 5th High-Level Political and Security Dialogue, 5 Nov 2026
The EU and the Republic of Moldova held their 5th High-Level Political and Security Dialogue in Chișinău on 5 November, reaffirming cooperation on foreign and security policy and discussing regional security and the Transnistrian settlement process.
Media advisory: HR/VP Kallas attends Council of the Baltic Sea States Ministerial Meeting in Warsaw, Poland 2026-11-05
A media advisory announcing that the EU High Representative/Vice-President Kallas will attend a Council of the Baltic Sea States ministerial meeting in Warsaw on 6 November and hold a joint press conference and a bilateral meeting. Most of the text is general boilerplate about EEAS activities.
Declaración conjunta Orgullo LGBTIQ+ 2026 2026-11-05 · event: Joint statement on LGBTIQ+ rights for Pride 2026
A joint statement by the EU and 21 other countries, issued around Pride 2026, condemns rising hostility toward LGBTIQ+ people, opposes restrictions on their human rights, and marks the tenth anniversary of the Equal Rights Coalition.
EU Statement at the UNCAC Working Group on Asset Recovery, 5 November 2026 2026-11-05 · event: EU statement at UNCAC Working Group on Asset Recovery, 5 Nov 2026
The EU, speaking at the UNCAC Working Group on Asset Recovery, outlines its asset recovery framework, an ongoing review of EU anti-fraud architecture, its commitment to returning stolen assets, and the Warsaw Convention Protocol.
Press statement by the European Union Ambassador Sofia Moreira de Sousa, following the presentation of the 2026 Enlargement Report on Albania to Prime Minister Edi Rama. 2026-11-05 · event: 2026 EU Enlargement Report on Albania
The EU Ambassador to Albania presents the European Commission's 2026 Enlargement Report on Albania, saying Albania has moved forward while identifying remaining challenges in justice, democracy, media, fundamental rights and the environment.
EU Statement on Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation N°1152 - Vienna, 4 November 2026 2026-11-05 · event: Russia's war against Ukraine statement at OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation N°1152, 4 Nov 2026
The EU and its Member States condemn Russia's war against Ukraine, cite a UN-submitted inquiry report on attacks on Ukraine's energy sector and civilian casualties, and call for a just peace, Russian withdrawal, and an end to third-country assistance to Russia.
EU Statement on Incident Management, OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation N°1152 - Vienna, 4 November 2026 2026-11-05 · event: EU statement on incident management at OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation N°1152, 4 Nov 2026
The EU delegation to the OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation addresses incident management and escalation risks, focusing on Russia's war against Ukraine, airspace violations, hybrid attacks, and the Code of Conduct on Politico-Military Aspects of Security. Several other states state they align with the statement.
Three Ukrainian Vocational Education and Training colleges set to receive more than €24 million in EU-backed financing for new Centres of Vocational Excellence 2026-11-05 · event: EIB financing for Centres of Vocational Excellence in three Ukrainian VET colleges, 5 Nov 2026
The EU and the European Investment Bank announce more than €24 million in EIB financing, backed by an EU guarantee under the Ukraine Investment Framework, for three Ukrainian vocational colleges to build Centres of Vocational Excellence. Officials from the EIB, Ukraine's Ministry of Education and Science, and the EU Delegation to Ukraine describe the project's aims.
EUNAVFOR ASPIDES Hosts High-Level Observation Event of Exercise EU IR26 (PACE) and Honours Personnel for Extraordinary Meritorious Service 2026-11-05 · event: EUNAVFOR ASPIDES observation event for Exercise EU IR26 (PACE), Larissa, 5 Nov 2026
EUNAVFOR ASPIDES reports on a High-Level Observation Event for Exercise EU IR26 (PACE) in Larissa, Greece, including a medal ceremony honouring personnel who served in the Operation.
Hong Kong: Statement by the spokesperson on the sentencing of Joshua Wong 2026-11-05 · event: Sentencing of Joshua Wong under the Hong Kong National Security Law, November 2026
The EU deplores the sentencing of Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong to 10 years under the National Security Law and calls for his immediate release.
Press release: Chief Observer Reinhold Lopatka launches EU Election Observation Mission to The Gambia 2026-11-05 · event: EU Election Observation Mission to The Gambia 2026 presidential election
The EU announces the launch of its Election Observation Mission to The Gambia for the 2026 presidential election, describing its mandate, deployment and planned activities.
EU Statement at the expert meeting to enhance international cooperation under the UNCAC, 5 November 2026 2026-11-05 · event: Expert meeting to enhance international cooperation under the UNCAC, 5 Nov 2026
The EU, speaking at a UNCAC expert meeting, describes its efforts on international anti-corruption cooperation, including legal reforms on extradition and mutual legal assistance, operational cooperation through EU agencies, and assistance programmes in partner countries.
EU Statement – UN General Assembly 3rd Committee: Interactive Dialogue on the use of mercenaries 2026-11-05 · event: UN General Assembly Third Committee interactive dialogue on mercenaries, 5 Nov 2026
The EU delegation to the UN General Assembly Third Committee comments on an interactive dialogue on mercenaries, stressing concern about links between mercenary-related actors, private military companies and organized crime, and restating its position on the legal definition of mercenaries.
EU Statement – UN General Assembly 3rd Committee: Interactive Dialogues on People of African Descent and Racial Justice in Law Enforcement 2026-11-05 · event: UN General Assembly Third Committee interactive dialogues on people of African descent and racial justice in law enforcement, 5 Nov 2026
The EU, speaking on behalf of the European Union and its Member States at a UN General Assembly Third Committee session, welcomes UN expert mechanisms on people of African descent, discusses migration policy and racial profiling, and outlines its anti-racism commitments in law enforcement.
EU Statement – UN ECOSOC : Plenary meeting between UN Resident Coordinators and Member States 2026-11-04 · event: UN ECOSOC plenary meeting between UN Resident Coordinators and Member States, 4 Nov 2026
The EU, on behalf of itself and its Member States, addressed an ECOSOC plenary with UN Resident Coordinators, calling for a strengthened RC system with more authority, tailored office set-ups, and a sustainable funding model, while engaging constructively on the Secretary-General's review.
EU Explanation of Vote – UN General Assembly 4th Committee: Agenda item 51 – Questions relating to information 2026-11-04 · event: UN Fourth Committee votes on resolutions under agenda item 51 (information), 4 Nov 2026
The EU explains its votes in favour of two UN General Assembly Fourth Committee resolutions on information and global communications, stressing press freedom, journalist safety and concern about disinformation.