Today, the Council approved a declaration by the EU and its member states on a common understanding of the application of international law to cyberspace. The declaration signals that international…
As you enter the building, your eyes are drawn to a bluish light. It is the stained-glass Window of Peace. At the heart of the United Nations, it is dedicated to those who serve peace. It was created by Marc Chagall, a Russian Jew who lived most of his life in exile, through two world wars.
Almost 300 humanitarian aid workers have been killed in Gaza since the start of the war, 222 of them UNRWA workers. I would like, on behalf of the EU, to pay tribute to them. They work around the clock to bring a touch of humanity into so much suffering. We are all impressed by their
The European Union is extremely concerned with the military confrontation between Israel and Hezbollah, which started on 8th of October and escalated in the recent strikes in densely populated areas. We deplore the heavy price paid by civilians, including children and UN staff, and urge the respect of International Humanitarian Law in all circumstances. Any
The Council has today adopted its negotiating mandate on a package of measures to adapt the alternative dispute resolution (ADR) framework to the challenges of the digital world. Many consumers facing a disagreement with a company refuse to litigate due to the small sums involved, lengthy procedure times or a lack of confidence in the
