On 30 October 2025, High Representative Kaja Kallas will be in Paris, France, to take part in the International Conference in support of peace and prosperity in the Great Lakes region. Co-organised by France and Togo, as the African Union’s mediator for the Great Lakes, the conference will bring together international partners to step up support for the region and address the humanitarian emerg...
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During my first visit as President of the European Council to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) today, I was honoured to meet His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE. The UAE are an important and reliable partner for the EU: for the prosperity, stability and security of both our regions and beyond. The EU is committed to strengthening bilateral relations through trade...
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L’Union européenne prend note de la proclamation des résultats de l’élection présidentielle par le Conseil constitutionnel le 27 octobre 2025. Elle rappelle que son partenariat avec le Cameroun, partenaire de longue date de l'Union européenne, repose sur l'Accord de Samoa, qui promeut les principes de bonne gouvernance, de démocratie, de respect des droits de l'homme et de l'État de droit. Elle...
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The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) today published its revised and updated guidelines on the use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and processing of personal data by EU institutions, bodies, offices, and agencies (EUIs), reflecting the fast-moving technological landscape and the evolving challenges posed by generative AI systems. This updated guidance reinforces the EDPS’ c...
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The European Union condemns the Israeli attack that targeted again a UNIFIL detachment on 26 October 2025. This is the latest in a series of similar incidents in recent weeks. The EU recalls that the safety and security of UN personnel and premises must be ensured in accordance with international law and UN Security Council Resolution 1701. The EU reiterates that all parties must fully respe...
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I met the Chinese Premier Li Qiang in the margins of the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur. We discussed EU-China bilateral relations and multilateral and global issues. I underlined the importance that the EU attaches to constructive and stable relations with China, as well as our willingness to enhance cooperation to address global challenges. I underlined that climate action has to remain t...
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Excellencies, Distinguished delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a great honour to address you today on behalf of the European Union at the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur. I would like to thank Prime Minister Anwar for inviting, for the first time, the European Union to participate in an ASEAN Summit. Following your visit to Brussels earlier this year, it i...
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President of the European Council, António Costa, will travel to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 26 and 27 October to attend the 47th ASEAN Summit. It will mark the first time the European Union participates in an ASEAN Summit, showcasing the growing importance of EU–ASEAN cooperation. The two partners have a shared interest in enhancing security, open trade and connectivity. Reaffirming the Union’s ste...
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We, the Representatives of the European Union (EU) and the Republic of Uzbekistan, on the occasion of the signing of the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (EPCA) on 24 October 2025, declare: We celebrate the EPCA as a landmark framework document advancing our strategic partnership, building on years of dialogue that have fostered trust and progress in bilateral relations. This agre...
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The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) entered into operation on 12 October 2025. The EES is a large scale IT system developed by the EU to prevent irregular migration and enhance security in the Schengen area. This automated system registers which travellers from third countries, with or without a visa, enter and exit the Schengen area. It records personal data from travel documents such as name, date of...
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