High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy

Highlights - 2021 European External Action Service Discharge: Hearing with HR/VP Borrell - Committee on Budgetary Control

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Saturday, November 26, 2022
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2021 European External Action Service Discharge: Hearing with HR/VP Borrell

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  • 2021 European External Action Service Discharge: Hearing with HR/VP Borrell
    25-11-2022 - 11:24
    On 8 November 2022, the Committee on Budgetary Control held a hearing with Josep Borrell Fontelles, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, in the presence of ECA reporting Member Marek Opioa.
  • The European External Action Service (EEAS) is placed under the authority of the High Representative/Vice-President (HRVP) of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, who was invited to the CONT meeting for a discharge hearing on the implementation of EEAS budget and activities during the financial year 2021.

Instituto de Coordenadas report warns of geopolitical tension in Algeria and of its close ties with Putin and Iran

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Friday, October 28, 2022
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MADRID, Oct. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brussels has become alert to Algeria's moves to further strengthen its ties with Russia and Iran.

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  • MADRID, Oct. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brussels has become alert to Algeria's moves to further strengthen its ties with Russia and Iran.
  • Further instability in the Sahara and the Sahel will negatively affect European security, especially those in the Mediterranean arc.
  • Several MEPs from the European People's Party have submitted a written question to the Commission on these joint military manoeuvres.
  • Failure to confront this geopolitical reality now will be a serious problem in the very near future.

Instituto de Coordenadas report warns of geopolitical tension in Algeria and of its close ties with Putin and Iran

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Friday, October 28, 2022
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MADRID, Oct. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brussels has become alert to Algeria's moves to further strengthen its ties with Russia and Iran.

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  • MADRID, Oct. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brussels has become alert to Algeria's moves to further strengthen its ties with Russia and Iran.
  • Further instability in the Sahara and the Sahel will negatively affect European security, especially those in the Mediterranean arc.
  • Several MEPs from the European People's Party have submitted a written question to the Commission on these joint military manoeuvres.
  • Failure to confront this geopolitical reality now will be a serious problem in the very near future.

Buddhist Leader's Annual Peace Proposal Stresses Human Dignity and Nuclear Disarmament

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022
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TOKYO, Jan. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Buddhist philosopher and peacebuilder Daisaku Ikeda, president of the Soka

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  • TOKYO, Jan. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Buddhist philosopher and peacebuilder Daisaku Ikeda, president of the Soka
    Gakkai International (SGI), issued his 40th annual peace proposal on January 26, 2022.
  • Titled "Transforming Human History: The Light of Peace and Dignity," it offers concrete ideas for tackling the climate crisis and achieving inclusive education and nuclear disarmament.
  • The Soka Gakkai is a global community-based Buddhist organization that promotes peace, culture and education based on respect for the dignity of life.
  • Every year, SGI President Ikeda issues a peace proposal on January 26 to commemorate the SGI's founding in 1975.

Buddhist Leader's Annual Peace Proposal Stresses Human Dignity and Nuclear Disarmament

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022
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TOKYO, Jan. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Buddhist philosopher and peacebuilder Daisaku Ikeda, president of the Soka

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  • TOKYO, Jan. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Buddhist philosopher and peacebuilder Daisaku Ikeda, president of the Soka
    Gakkai International (SGI), issued his 40th annual peace proposal on January 26, 2022.
  • Titled "Transforming Human History: The Light of Peace and Dignity," it offers concrete ideas for tackling the climate crisis and achieving inclusive education and nuclear disarmament.
  • The Soka Gakkai is a global community-based Buddhist organization that promotes peace, culture and education based on respect for the dignity of life.
  • Every year, SGI President Ikeda issues a peace proposal on January 26 to commemorate the SGI's founding in 1975.

Brazil’s “Politize Ambassadors Program: Promoting Civic Empowerment for All” Project Receives UNAOC-BMW Group Intercultural Innovation Award

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Friday, November 19, 2021
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ambassadors Program: Promoting Civic Empowerment for All project of the Politize!

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  • DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ambassadors Program: Promoting Civic Empowerment for All project of the Politize!
  • provides knowledge and training to build a new generation of citizens who are aware of, and committed to, democracy.
  • Every year, the Intercultural Innovation Award supports grassroots initiatives that promote intercultural dialogue and understanding, thereby contributing to peace, cultural diversity, and more inclusive societies.
  • will receive one year of capacity-building and mentorship support from UNAOC, the BMW Group and Accenture to help strengthen the Ambassadors Program: Promoting Civic Empowerment for All project and ensure its sustainable growth.

Egypt's “Dialogue on the Human Fraternity Document” Project Receives UNAOC-BMW Group Intercultural Innovation Award

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Friday, November 19, 2021
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The project serves as the first youth dialogue in the world on the Document on Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together, a joint statement signed by Pope Francis of the Catholic Church and Sheikh Ahmed el-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar.

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  • The project serves as the first youth dialogue in the world on the Document on Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together, a joint statement signed by Pope Francis of the Catholic Church and Sheikh Ahmed el-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar.
  • The project empowers youth in the region to promote the concept of human fraternity, intercultural and interfaith dialogue, through implementing a series of workshops and sessions with the aim to counter hate speech, extremism and intolerance.
  • The Intercultural Innovation Award supports grassroots initiatives that promote intercultural dialogue and understanding, thereby contributing to peace, cultural diversity, and more inclusive societies.
  • In addition to a financial grant, the Mediterranean Youth Foundation will receive capacity-building and mentorship support from UNAOC, the BMW Group and Accenture to help strengthen the Dialogue on the Human Fraternity Document project and ensure its sustainable growth.

Mexico’s “Knitting a Better Future” Project Receives UNAOC-BMW Group Intercultural Innovation Award

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Friday, November 19, 2021
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With its project, La Cana, Productos con Causa seeks to create fair employment and provide skills training for incarcerated women.

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  • With its project, La Cana, Productos con Causa seeks to create fair employment and provide skills training for incarcerated women.
  • Every year, the Intercultural Innovation Award supports grassroots initiatives that promote intercultural dialogue and understanding, thereby contributing to peace, cultural diversity, and more inclusive societies.
  • Mr. Miguel ngel Moratinos, and Ms. Ilka Horstmeier, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for Human Resources at BMW Group.
  • In addition to a financial grant, La Cana will receive one year of capacity-building and mentorship support from UNAOC, the BMW Group and Accenture to help strengthen the Knitting for a Better Future project and ensure its sustainable growth.

Highlights - 15 June: First high-level geopolitical dialogue on the NDICI - Global Europe - Committee on Development

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Friday, June 11, 2021
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Jutta Urpilainen European Union 2019 - Source: EP

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  • Jutta Urpilainen European Union 2019 - Source: EP
    Following the adoption of the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument - Global Europe in June's plenary, DEVE and AFET MEPs will host the first high-level geopolitical dialogue on the Instrument with Josep BORRELL, Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative, Jutta URPILAINEN, Commissioner for International Partnerships, and Olivr VRHELYI, Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement (Tuesday, 14:45-18:45, partly in camera)

New EU Special Representative for the Middle East Peace Process appointed

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Saturday, May 1, 2021
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Today the Council appointed Mr Sven Koopmans as the EU's Special Representative (EUSR) for the Middle East Peace Process from 1 May 2021 to 28 February 2023.

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  • Today the Council appointed Mr Sven Koopmans as the EU's Special Representative (EUSR) for the Middle East Peace Process from 1 May 2021 to 28 February 2023.
  • Mr Koopmans is a peace negotiation specialist, senior diplomat, national politician, and international lawyer.
  • The mandate of the EUSR for the Middle East Peace Process is to provide an active contribution to the final settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict based on a two-state solution, in line with the UNSCR 2334 (2016).
  • The EUSR will also support the work of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, on this issue and maintain an overview of all EU regional activities linked to the Middle East Peace Process.