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Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the EU on the situation of Human Rights Defenders in Syria
2007-12-31
The EU is deeply concerned about the recent detention of members of a pro-democracy grouping in support of the “Declaration of Damascus”, in Syria...
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EU Presidency statement on Lebanon
2007-12-29
The EU Presidency regrets that the election of a new Lebanese president has been postponed yet another time, until 12 January 2008...
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Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on the border issue between Eritrea and Ethiopia
2007-12-28
The European Union (EU), aware of its responsibilities under the Algiers Agreement and willing to facilitate the solution of the existing difficulties in the relations between the two Countries, reiterates its unwavering commitment to support efforts to promote sustainable peace between Eritrea and Ethiopia...
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EU Presidency Statement on recent flooding in Indonesia
2007-12-28
The Presidency would like to convey the European Union's heartfelt sympathy and condolences after the tragic torrential rains and flooding that have stricken the Indonesian people...
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EU Presidency statement on the assassination of Benazir Bhutto
2007-12-27
The Presidency strongly condemns the assassination of Benazir Bhutto and 15 other people in a suicide attack at an election rally at Rawalpindi.The Presidency condemns extremism in all its forms and expresses its wish that this tragic event does not undermine the on-going democratic process in Pakistan. Moreover, the Presidency calls on the Pakistani people to refrain from violence and civil unrest and pursue the path of national reconciliation.
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EU Presidency Statement on Presidential Elections in Uzbekistan on 21 December
2007-12-27
The European Union has been closely following events over the course of the Presidential Elections held in Uzbekistan on 21 December. The Presidency of the EU takes note of the assessment of the OSCE/ODIHR Limited Election Observation Mission...
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Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on the Thai Elections on 23rd December
2007-12-23
The European Union considers the general election of 23 December an important milestone on the road back to constitutional order in Thailand. This election reaffirms the commitment of the people of Thailand to democracy and their determination to decide their own future...
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EU Presidency Statement on the suicide attack on a mosque in Peshawar, Pakistan
2007-12-21
The Presidency strongly condemns today's suicide attack on a mosque in Peshawar...
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EU Presidency Statement on the Public Statement of the International Independent Group of Eminent Persons (IIGEP) issued on 19 December 2007
2007-12-21
The Presidency of the European Union expresses its concern about the information in the IIGEP public statement, in which it reports there is «no indication of implementation of its recommended corrective actions». The Presidency recalls that these actions were recommended by the IIGEP for the success of the work of the Commission of Inquiry. It regrets that IIGEP's analysis has had to conclude by reinforcing its prior assessment that the Commission of Inquiry's process falls short of international norms and standards...
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Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on closure of regional offices of British Council in Russia
2007-12-21
The European Union has strived to develop a solid cultural relationship with the Russian Federation, as a key part of the EU-Russia partnership. The holding of the first Permanent Partnership Council on Culture on the 25th of October 2007 in Lisbon, was an important step in the pursuance of that goal...
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Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on the lifting of the state of emergency on Pakistan
2007-12-18
The European Union welcomes the lifting of the State of Emergency and the Provisional Constitutional Order on 15 December as important steps towards the return of constitutional order in Pakistan. The EU urges President Musharraf to lift all restrictions on the media, imposed since 3 November 2007, to release all remaining political detainees and fully to respect the independence of the judiciary...
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EU Presidency Statement on the Paris Donor's Conference
2007-12-17
The EU Presidency welcomes the positive outcome of the Paris Donor's Conference and the generous support pledged by the international community, which fully met the objectives initially set out...
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EU Presidency Statement on the Preliminary Findings and Conclusions of the IEOM for the pre-term Parliamentary Elections in the Kyrgyz Republic on 16 December
2007-12-17
The Presidency of the European Union has been closely following events over the course of the pre-term Parliamentary Elections held in the Kyrgyz Republic on 16 December. The Presidency of the EU notes with satisfaction that pluralistic elections were held in a generally calm environment...
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Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on the formal abolition of the death penalty in the State of New Jersey, USA
2007-12-17
The European Union warmly welcomes today's signing of bill S-171 by Governor Jon Corzine. His signature, passing the bill into law, heralds the abolition of the death penalty in the State of New Jersey.
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EU Presidency Statement on the Supreme Court's decision concerning the death sentences on Mohammad Latif, Ali Mahin Torabi and Hossein Haghi
2007-12-17
The EU Presidency is deeply concerned about the decision by the Supreme Court concerning the death sentences on Mohammad Latif, Ali Mahin Torabi and Hossein Haghi...
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EU Presidency Statement on the military actions undertaken by Turkey on Iraqi territory
2007-12-17
The Presidency of the EU expresses its concern over the recent military actions undertaken by Turkey on Iraqi territory...
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EU Presidency Statement - CFE Treaty
2007-12-12
Following the decision of the Russian Federation to suspend the implementation of the CFE Treaty, taking effect as of 12 December 2007, and taking into account the declaration issued today in Moscow by the Ministry of Defence, the EU Presidency reiterates that the EU considers the CFE Treaty as the cornerstone of security and stability in Europe...
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EU Presidency statement on the assassination of General Hajj in Lebanon
2007-12-12
The EU Presidency condemns in the strongest terms the attack perpetrated in Baabda, south-east of Beirute, which claimed the life of Brigadier General François Al-Hajj, chief of the Army operations, and several others. The EU Presidency conveys its heartfelt condolences and solidarity to the families of the victims...
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EU Presidency Statement on recent attacks in Algiers
2007-12-11
The EU Presidency strongly condemns the terrorist attacks on 11 December in Algiers, which killed a large number of people and wounded dozens more. The EU Presidency conveys its deepest sympathy, condolences and solidarity to the families of the victims...
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Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on the Har Homa settlements
2007-12-10
The EU notes with concern that the Israeli Government has authorized the construction of 307 dwellings in the Har Homa settlement in east Jerusalem.
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