Armenia: EU-supported project to ensure transparent and inclusive elections presented its results
On 19 June, the EU-supported Elections4All project presented its results at its closing ceremony in the Armenian capital of Yerevan.
Implemented by six civil society organisations, the project aimed to promote inclusive and transparent National Assembly elections in December 2018.
After the…
Moldova: Commissioner Hahn in Chisinau to reiterate the EU's support to the new government
The Commissioner for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations, Johannes Hahn, has arrived in the Moldovan capital of Chisinau to meet with the main political stakeholders and discuss the latest developments in the country.
Ahead of the visit, Commissioner Hahn said: “I am looking…
Ukraine: Slavutych shares its energy efficiency experience with Covenant of Mayors signatories
From 19 to 21 June, the city of Slavutych in Ukraine will host a visit of representatives of five signatory cities of the “Covenant of Mayors East” initiative, financed by the EU. Representatives of Bucha, Koziatin, Novogrodivka, Olevsk and Pokrovsk will gain experience in developing and…
EU donates equipment to enhance response capacities of police in Kirovohrad region of Ukraine
On 19 June, the European Union Advisory Mission (EUAM) Ukraine handed over equipment worth €80,000 to the National Police of Ukraine’s Kirovohrad region in order to enhance response capacities of police in the region.
The EUAM provided equipment to the police’s rapid response teams, which will be…
EU and Belarus discuss human rights issues at meeting in Brussels
On 18 June, the EU and Belarus held the 6th round of their bilateral Human Rights Dialogue in Brussels.
They discussed policy developments, the implementation of the National Human Rights Action Plan in Belarus and the human rights situation in the country.
Particular attention was paid to the…
European Development Days 2019 to focus on fighting inequalities
Tomorrow, the 13th edition of the European Development Days (EDD), the leading global forum on development cooperation, kicks off in Brussels. The two day event will host more than 8,000 participants from 140 countries worldwide, representing 1,200 organisations from the development community,…
EU opposes two executions in Belarus, reiterates its position on capital punishment
“The execution of Aliaksandr Zhylnikau has taken place in Belarus in June 2019; according to reports there is a high probability that Viachaslau Sukharka was also executed,” said the EU in a statement issued on 14 June.
“The European Union expresses its sincere sympathy to the families and friends…
Armenia: EU-supported youth project in Gyumri presents its results
On 15 June, the EU-supported “EU at LOFT Gyumri” project presented its results at a project closing event in the Armenian city of Gyumri.
The project aimed to support and engage young people in learning more about the culture, history and traditions of the EU and its Member States represented in…
From Vision to Action: The EU Global Strategy in Practice - Three years on, looking forward
High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini has presented the third progress report on the implementation of the European Union Global Strategy, “The EU Global Strategy in Practice - Three years on, looking forward”, which will be discussed by the EU Foreign and Defence Ministers at the…
EU–Armenia Partnership Council – joint press statement
The second EU–Armenia Partnership Council took place in Brussels on 13 June.
The Council reaffirmed the commitment of the EU and Armenia to implement the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA) effectively.
It highlighted the paramount importance of the rule of law and respect…