Josep Borrell

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Borrell: global gas price crisis takes a toll on EU

Borrell: global gas price crisis takes a toll on EU

The global gas price crisis has already taken a toll on the EU, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said. "Energy prices have surged due to global supply and demand issues," he said. "Gas prices in the EU are six to ten …

EU top diplomat rules out preventive anti-Russian sanctions

EU top diplomat rules out preventive anti-Russian sanctions

The European Union has no plans to impose preventive sanctions on Russia, but is ready to act in case of its hypothetical attack on Ukraine, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrel told the European …

Borrell: EU, European Commission cannot forbid Nord Stream 2

Borrell: EU, European Commission cannot forbid Nord Stream 2

EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell said the European Commission, the European Union cannot forbid the Nord Stream 2 pipeline. "About Nord Stream 2 we have already said everything that can be said. This is a private …

EU says ready to help Kazakhstan

EU says ready to help Kazakhstan

The European Union’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said that the bloc was ready to support de-escalation and stabilization in Kazakhstan amid unrest across the country. Expressing the EU's "great concern" …

Borrell not to discuss Nord Stream 2 during Ukraine visit

Borrell not to discuss Nord Stream 2 during Ukraine visit

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell has refused to raise the subject of Nord Stream 2 during his visit to Ukraine, the head of the European diplomacy told the Polish newspaper PAP. Borrell …

EU top diplomat to pay visit to Ukraine

EU top diplomat to pay visit to Ukraine

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell will pay a three-day visit to Ukraine this week to show support with Kiev, the European Commission announced. “High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell will be traveling to Ukraine on …

Borrell calls Russia's demand to NATO unacceptable

Borrell calls Russia's demand to NATO unacceptable

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has called Russia's demands about security guarantees and about stopping the EU and NATO's eastward expansion unacceptable. "Demands about security guarantees and stopping the EU and …

EU studying possible Russia sanctions with Britain and U.S.

EU studying possible Russia sanctions with Britain and U.S.

The European Union is discussing a possible new round of economic sanctions on Russia with the United States and Britain, but no decisions will be taken on Monday, the bloc's top diplomat said. Reuters notes that the …

Top diplomat proposes EU military doctrine

Top diplomat proposes EU military doctrine

The European Union's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell warned the bloc that it must agree an ambitious doctrine as the basis for joint military action abroad, including with a deployable crisis force. Borrell told reporters …

Borrell: Gazprom-Hungary deal doesn't go against EU law

Borrell: Gazprom-Hungary deal doesn't go against EU law

The contract between Gazprom and Hungary for the supply of gas bypassing Ukraine does not go against European legislation, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell told Reuters. Ukraine is lobbying its Western allies to punish Russia …

Josep Borrell: EU needs more Russian gas

Josep Borrell: EU needs more Russian gas

Europe may need more Russian gas than previously agreed, Vice-President of the European Commission and High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell said. He noted that "Russia wants Nord …

EU to accept Afghan refugees on individual basis

EU to accept Afghan refugees on individual basis

Accepting of Afghan refugees in the EU will be done on an individual and voluntary basis, High Representative Josep Borrell said, speaking at the informal meeting of Foreign Affairs Ministers  He noted that people at risk, …

EU countries evacuate 17,500 people from Afghanistan

EU countries evacuate 17,500 people from Afghanistan

European Union countries evacuated 17,500 people from Afghanistan, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell said following an informal meeting of EU defense ministers hosted by Slovenia, which currently …

Blinken discusses Afghanistan with G7 foreign ministers, EU

Blinken discusses Afghanistan with G7 foreign ministers, EU

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed the latest situation in Afghanistan with G7 foreign ministers and the high representative of the European Union on Thursday.  "All leaders underscored the imperative of safe …

Borrell laments Afghan 'catastrophe' as staff evacuated

Borrell laments Afghan 'catastrophe' as staff evacuated

The European Union's foreign policy chief branded developments in Afghanistan "a catastrophe" on Thursday and said there had been a failure of intelligence to anticipate the Taliban's rapid return to power. Addressing …