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The European Union expresses its deep concern over the recent increased application of capital punishment sentences in Iraq, including cases of several executions in one single day. Over 8 000 prisoners are reportedly on the death row in Iraq as of today. The European Union strongly opposes the capital punishment at all times and in all circumstances. It is a cruel and inhumane ultimate pun...
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Informal Meeting of Foreign Ministers of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) and the European Union (EU). The informal meeting of Foreign Ministers of the European Union (EU) and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) took place in New York on 26 September 2024. The meeting was co-chaired by EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs an...
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The European Union congratulates Thailand on passing the Marriage Equality Act and welcomes this step, which enshrines into law the equal recognition of relationships for same-sex couples. With the passing of this act, Thailand becomes the first Southeast Asian country recognising same-sex unions. Thailand’s steady progress in embracing diversity, promoting equality, and standing for love and ...
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Cher Président, Nous parlons d'une région au monde où les pires sont généralement certains. Where the worst is generally ‘vrai’. So, I would, first and foremost, [like] to express my sympathy for the Lebanese people who have clearly, for a long time, been hostage of a conflict that they do not deserve, and which is far beyond them. We all know the tragic situation in recent months. You...
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High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission Josep Borrell hosted an informal meeting with Western Balkans leaders on Wednesday in New York, in the margins of the United Nations General Assembly. The annual gathering reflects the European Union’s commitment to our partnership with the Western Balkans - our future Member States. It serves...
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On 25 September, High Representative/Vice-President (HR/VP) Josep Borrell met with Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi in the margins of the 79th United Nations General Assembly in New York. They discussed the current geopolitical situation, focusing on the main challenges and threats that the EU and China have to face. The HR/VP raised Russia’s illegal war of aggression against Ukraine, r...
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Today, the European Union and Qatar held their 6th Human Rights Dialogue in Brussels. The discussions covered a wide range of topics, such as labour rights, women’s rights, vulnerable groups, fundamental freedoms, the rule of law - including the right to fair trial and the death penalty - digital rights, and freedom of religion with a focus on combatting anti-Muslim hatred. The European ...
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On Thursday, 26 September in New York, in the margin of the 79th session of the United Nation General Assembly (UNGA), the High Representative (HR/VP) Josep Borrell will co-host the “Ministerial meeting on the situation in Gaza and the implementation of the Two-State Solution as the path to just and comprehensive peace”. The meeting with take place at 17:00 (EST), at the United Nations. The...
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On Thursday, 26 September in New York, in the margin of the 79th session of the United Nation General Assembly (UNGA), the High Representative (HR/VP) Josep Borrell will co-host the “Ministerial meeting on the situation in Gaza and the implementation of the Two-State Solution as the path to just and comprehensive peace”. The meeting with take place at 17:00 (EST), at the United Nations. The...
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Unfortunately, for the third year – it is already three times - the Security Council needs to convene to address this Russian full-scale and illegal invasion of Ukraine and against Ukrainian people. I reminded [the Security Council] that Russia is a permanent member of this Council and that despite of that, Russia continues this brutal war against Ukraine, violating its territorial integrit...
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