The European Union expresses its sadness at the death of Brooklyn Rivera, a respected Miskitu indigenous leader and former legislator, who had been detained since September 2023. We extend our condolences to his family, his community, and all those who worked alongside him. The EU notes with concern the circumstances surrounding Mr. Rivera’s death while in custody, particularly given reports of...
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The European Union is carrying out its fourth "Live Exercise" (LIVEX26) in Zaragoza, Spain, from 24 May to 18 June. This exercise aims to test and improve the EU’s readiness and ability to quickly respond to crisis through its Rapid Deployment Capacity (RDC). This multinational exercise will be conducted under the command of the Military Planning and Conduct Capability (MPCC). A total of 2,500 ...
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It is a pleasure to be here today in Skopje. Thank you again, dear Hristijan, for your hospitality and for our productive discussion. Enlargement is our shared goal, and North Macedonia’s future firmly lies within the European Union. Your government has shown commitment, and I want to commend the sustained efforts you have made. In particular, I would like to highlight the importance of the ...
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Thank you very much dear Edi, for your warm welcome to Tirana and for your hospitality. It’s always a pleasure for me to come here. And today I can only welcome and applaud Albania’s determination and efforts to become a member of the European Union – thanks in no small part, dear Edi, to your personal commitment to this process. Last week’s Accession Conference confirmed your progress, as Alba...
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The High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission (HR/VP), Kaja Kallas and the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, co-chaired the 8th Round of the EU-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue held in Islamabad on 1 June 2026. 2.      The meeting discussed the broad contours of EU-Pakist...
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Thank you for your hospitality and warm welcome to Sarajevo. And it is a pleasure to start here, in Bosnia and Herzegovina, my second visit to the six Western Balkans partners – ahead of our Summit at the end of this week. This tour sends a clear signal. The commitment of the European Union to the Western Balkans is real. As real as the opportunity for enlargement. The start of the drafting of ...
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Today, the European Commission presented a roadmap towards phasing out animal testing for chemical safety assessments, which lays out clear, tangible steps to ensure the transition to innovative non-animal approaches. The roadmap will also preserve the integrity of safety evaluations, which ensure a high level of protection for human and animal health and the environment. This initiative su...
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Thank you, dear Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq. I am really glad to be here in Islamabad today, even if it is for a brief visit. It comes at an important moment. Since we last met in November, the world and this region have experienced profound changes. Pakistan is a major regional power and an important partner for the European Union. Today, in our strategic dialogue, we reaffirmed our shar...
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On 1 June, the High Representative/Vice-President (HR/VP) Kaja Kallas will travel to Islamabad, Pakistan, for a bilateral visit and the 8th EU-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue. The HR/VP will meet President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, as well as the Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir. The 8th EU-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue will be co-chaired by HR/...
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