Speech by Ambassador Lars-Gunnar Wigemark at Europe Day 2016 Reception

"The stability enjoyed within the EU for more than half a century is based on a sense of common purpose, unity and solidarity among European nations. But today many of the goals of the founders of the European Union are under threat."

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Video message from HR/VP Federica Mogherini on 9 May, Europe Day

"In this tough moment in the history of the world, the world needs a strong Europe more than ever. We have a responsibility to our own citizens, ...

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The Schuman Declaration – 9 May 1950

Determined to prevent another such terrible war, European governments concluded that pooling coal and steel production would – in the words of the Declaration – make war between historic rivals France and Germany "not merely unthinkable, but materially impossible".

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Marking Europe Day in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Europe Day is celebrated every year on 9 May to mark the anniversary of the historical 'Schuman declaration' that set out the basic principles on...

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EU Statement at the United Nations Security Council: Situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Statement on behalf of the European Union and its Member States by H.E. Mr. Ioannis Vrailas, Chargé d’Affaires a.i., Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations, at the UN Security Council Debate on the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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European Commission opens way for decision by June on visa-free travel for citizens of Turkey

Visa liberalisation for Turkey is a key component of the EU-Turkey Statement of 18 March 2016 which stated that the fulfilment of the visa libera...

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Commission welcomes agreement to make public sector websites and apps more accessible

The internet has become an essential way to access and provide information and services. It is therefore more important than ever to make sure that everyone can perceive and understand websites and mobile apps, and interact with them properly.

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Towards a sustainable and fair Common European Asylum System

The basic principle will remain the same – asylum seekers should, unless they have family elsewhere, apply for asylum in the first country the...

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Declaration by the High Representative, Federica Mogherini, on behalf of the EU on the occasion of the World Press Freedom Day 3 May 2016

The right to freedom of opinion and expression includes freedom to seek, receive and impart information......

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