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Lebanon: Statement by the High Representative

The European Union congratulates Lebanon on the adoption of the law abolishing the death penalty announced at the 9th World Congress…

International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, 9 August 2026

Indigenous Peoples face persistent discrimination across the world, including disproportionate barriers to healthcare and poorer health…

Gaza: Statement by the High Representative

The EU welcomes the announcement of an agreement on the permanent decommissioning of weapons from Hamas and other non-state armed groups,…

EU lists seven persons and three entities responsible for serious human rights violations

The Council decided to impose restrictive measures on seven persons and three entities responsible for serious human rights violations,…

Council amends Ukraine Plan to reflect more than €8 billion in additional Ukraine Facility financing

The Council adopted a decision amending the Ukraine Facility and its associated Ukraine Plan.

Nicaragua: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU

The European Union continues to monitor closely the evolution of the political situation and severe deterioration of fundamental rights in…

Statement on behalf of the European Union on Iran

The EU unequivocally condemns the aggression against two diplomats of the Embassy of France in Tehran perpetrated by Iranian security…

EU countries approve UK participation to help cover Ukraine’s urgent defence

EU countries approved the United Kingdom’s participation in the Ukraine support loan – the EU’s €90 billion framework to help cover…

EU agrees six listings related to deadly strikes on Kyiv

In view of Russia’s continued and escalating aggression against Ukraine — including its recent deadly strikes on Kyiv during the nights of…

Council and Parliament reach political agreement

The Council and the European Parliament today reached provisional political agreement on the proposal to establish the programme for agile…