I welcome the return of Ukrainian children from Russia to their families & communities in Ukraine as a result of continued Qatari mediation.

The return of all the thousands of illegally deported and forcibly displaced children remains an absolute priority for the EU.

Thankful to @Volker_Turk & his team for sharing the valuable insights on developments in #Gaza , the West Bank & other areas, incl. Tunisia, Iraq, the Great Lakes, Myanmar.

Promoting respect for human rights at home and abroad remains the common cornerstone UN & EU were built on.

China’s military activities that started today around Taiwan increase cross-strait tensions.

Peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait are of strategic importance for regional and global prosperity & security.

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3 takeaways returning from California:

– EU must boost high-tech investments
– EU approach to tech regulation is viewed largely positively
– EU needs to avoid becoming the adjustment variable for Chinese excess capacity
Read my new blog:

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I commend the initiative in favour of UNRWA, an indispensable lifeline in Gaza and in the region.

All EU donors have now resumed their support to the Agency, still in critical financial situation.

We have to step up our support; the needs are only growing.

After the end of the EU Training mission in Mali eutmmali, HR/VP Josep Borrell Fontelles reflects in his new blog post on the difficult situation in the Sahel region and the role of the EU as a reliable security partner for Africa. europa.eu/!GVngFc

With 2 weeks to go until the #EUelections2024 , the European Parliament hosts today the Eurovision debate.

This is your chance to learn more about the parties’ lead candidates for the post of the European Commission President.

Follow live from 15.00 CET: europa.eu/!N7GhPR.

The Council of Europe Venice Commission has strongly recommended Georgia to repeal the Law on Foreign Influence in its current form.
We call on the authorities to follow the recommendation in view of safeguarding the fundamental elements of Georgia's democracy.

I take note of today’s announcement by 2 EU Member States -Ireland and Spain- and by Norway on the recognition of the State of Palestine.

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I commend the work of the EUinAfghanistan delegation in support of the victims of several nationalities, following the attack against foreign tourists in Bamyan, and the close cooperation with Spanish diplomats on the ground in these very difficult circumstances.

The relations between the European Union and Moldova have never been closer.

Yesterday, at the first Association Council meeting since the EU decided to open accession negotiations with Moldova, we reviewed our relations.

Moldova's future lies in the EU.
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Moldova 🇲🇩 is the first country to sign a Security & Defence Partnership with the EU 🇪🇺

This partnership will:
- Enhance the resilience of the country,
- Allow the EU and Moldova to jointly address shared security challenges,
- Explore new areas of cooperation and dialogue.

“Today, Moldova has become the first country to sign a Security and Defence Partnership with the European Union”

Press remarks by HR/VP Josep Borrell Fontelles following EU-Moldova Association Council

More: europa.eu/!TMKpDN

I particularly welcome the Council important & urgent decision to use windfall revenues from Russian immobilised assets for Ukraine. Building on my proposals 90% will go to military assistance via the European Peace Facility. We need to immediately move forward w/ implementation

Kosovo: police operation in the north on dinar:
👉 is escalatory
👉 goes against the spirit of normalisation
👉 jeopardises the ongoing negotiations
👉 proves again that 🇽🇰 authorities prioritise unilateral & uncoordinated actions rather than cooperation eeas.europa.eu/eeas/kosovo-st…

🔴Follow live: HR/VP Josep Borrell Fontelles press conference following the 8th meeting of the EU-Republic of Moldova Association Council in Brussels along with PM of the Republic of Moldova 🇲🇩, Dorin Recean x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Moldova is the first country to sign a Security & Defence Partnership with the EU.

This partnership will enhance the country's resilience.

It will allow to jointly address common security challenges, make our engagement more effective and explore new areas of cooperation.

Glad to meet Prime Minister Dorin Recean. Commended Moldova’s reform progress on EU path.
EU accession process is transformative & will benefit the whole society.
We'll continue to support MD in facing challenges from Russia's aggression against Ukraine & rising hybrid threats.

I am particularly proud of the establishment of the first ever European Diplomatic Academy.

W/ its training, EUDA builds a true EU diplomatic esprit du corps. In challenging times, EU diplomats are key in promoting & defending our values & interests in the world. 

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Last Saturday, the last personnel of the EU Training Mission in Mali returned to Europe. In my new blog post, I pay tribute to their hard work and dedication. The EU remains fully committed to peace and development in the Sahel region ⁦eutmmali⁩
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