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Foreign Affairs Council

The Foreign Affairs Council is made up of European Union Member State Ministers responsible for Foreign Affairs, Defence and Development. These Ministers attend monthly meetings to discuss foreign policy, trade, security, defence and development matters.

The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Federica Mogherini chairs the Foreign Affairs Council meetings, except for commercial policy issues - when the rotating Presidency takes over the chair. Federica Mogherini is also a Vice-President of the European Commission, ensuring the consistency and coordination of the EU's external action.

 


Photo caption: Federica Mogherini with Leonardo Schiavo – Director General Foreign Affairs, Enlarg

Syria, climate change, Belarus dominate Foreign Affairs Council

15/02/2016
The February meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council saw discussions on Syria, an action plan on climate being adopted and the lifting of most of the restrictive measure on Belarus.
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EU and NATO cyber defence cooperation

10/02/2016
The European Union and NATO have today signed a Technical Arrangement between the NATO Computer Incident Response Capability (NCIRC) and the Computer Emergency Response Team – European Union (CERT-EU).
High Representative Mogherini welcomes successful Foreign Affairs Council

High Representative Mogherini welcomes successful Foreign Affairs Council

18/01/2016
Implementation Day of the Iranian nuclear deal, which happened on 16th January, is a turning point for security and stability in the region, but also opens new avenues for bilateral cooperation with Iran, High Representative Federica Mogherini said today,...
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High Representative on official visit to Czech Republic

11/01/2016
High Representative Federica Mogherini travelled to Prague on Monday 11 January for an official Visit to the Czech Republic. On her agenda were meetings with Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka, Foreign Minister Lubomír Zaorálek and representatives from the...
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Mogherini chairs monthly meeting of EU Foreign Ministers

16/11/2015
EU High Representative Federica Mogherini today chairs  the monthly meeting of EU foreign ministers, which will focus on diplomatic work related to tackling  root causes of terrorism, such as the situation in Syria.
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Paris, Syria & Migration discussed at EU Foreign Affairs Council

16/11/2015
The terrorist attacks in Paris, the crisis in Syria and migration were at the core of the discussion at the EU Foreign Affairs Council today in Brussels. A minute of silence was observed in memory of the victims in Paris. During the meeting Ministers...
Federica Mogherini at the Foreign Affairs Council

High Representative chairs Foreign Affairs Council on Development

26/10/2015
Federica Mogherini, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice-President of the Commission, today chaired a meeting of EU Development Ministers – joined by Environment Ministers - which looked at how to put in place...
Libya, Syria and migration discussed at the Foreign Affairs Council

Libya, Syria and migration discussed at the Foreign Affairs Council

13/10/2015
Monday’s Foreign Affairs Council, chaired by High Representative/Vice President Federica Mogherini, focused on the top priorities of the international agenda, in particular migration, ahead of this Thursday’s European Council, as well as on Libya and Syria.
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"Keeping human rights at the heart of the EU agenda" - EU adopts new EU Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy

20/07/2015
"Crises, poverty and many attempts worldwide to shrink the space of civil society require all our attention and efforts on human rights. We face everyday the dramatic situation of people oppressed and forced to flee from conflicts, of women struggling...
Federica Mogherini addressing the press upon arrival at the Foreign Affairs Council

Iran deal, Libya, Tunisia discussed at July Foreign Affairs Council

20/07/2015
The recent agreement with Iran over its nuclear programme and developments in Libya, Tunisia and the Middle East Peace Process dominated July's meeting of Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels.

EU foreign ministers agree operation to tackle migrant smuggling and way forward on Energy, Asia and cooperation with UN

22/06/2015
At their meeting in in Luxembourg on 22 June EU foreign ministers agreed to launch the EUNAVFOR Med mission to disrupt the business model of migrant smugglers in the Mediterranean.

EU Cybersecurity Strategy Conference – State of Play

29/05/2015
Two years after the adoption of the EU Cybersecurity Strategy  the Second High-level Conference  on 28 May provided an overview of the state of play of the implementation of the main priorities of the Strategy and showcased highlights of its main actions.

Post-2015 agenda and Migration at the Foreign Affairs Council

27/05/2015
The post-2015 agenda for development and migration was discussed when EU High Representative Federica Mogherini met with development ministers from all European Union countries on Tuesday 26 May in Brussels.

EU Naval force to tackle Med smugglers set up by EU Foreign & Defence Ministers

19/05/2015
On Monday 18 May the EU took the decision to create a naval force to disrupt human smugglers in the Mediterranean which will form part of a wider approach to saving lives at sea. The joint meeting of Foreign and Defence Ministers also discussed common...

EU Hosts International and Regional Organisations on Preventive Diplomacy and Mediation

07/05/2015
On 6 and 7 May 2015 the European External Action Service (EEAS) Security Policy and Conflict Prevention Directorate hosted peace mediation experts from sixteen Regional and International Organisations in Brussels, including the United Nations, the League...

"The new global order will be multilateral, or it will not be" – Mogherini at UN Security Council

09/03/2015
"Europe’s commitment to multilateralism – with the UN at its core – stems from our values and beliefs. But it is also an act of realism. The threats we face have never been so complex. They require complex, articulated responses. The time when super-powers...

Ukraine, Terrorism & Africa dominate Foreign Affairs Council

10/02/2015
Despite not being a formal point on Foreign Affairs Council, there was substantial discussion by 28 EU foreign ministers on recent diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis in Ukraine when they met on Monday 9 February. They also agreed to step up efforts...

HR/VP Mogherini marks first 100 days in office – EU priorities for global action

09/02/2015
Federica Mogherini focused her first hundred days in office on Europe's key priorities for foreign and security policy, both at home in Europe and around the globe.

EU Foreign Affairs Council stresses EU unity after Mariupol attacks

30/01/2015
In the wake of the recent attacks on Mariupol and a surge of violence in Ukraine, the EU High Representative Federica Mogherini called an emergency meeting of EU Foreign Affairs Council. The meeting brought together Foreign Ministers from all EU states....

The fight against global terrorism dominates HR/VP Mogherini's agenda this week

23/01/2015
The week started with the EU High Representative Federica Mogherini chairing the Foreign Affairs Council. It focused on fighting global terrorism and on relations with Russia. It was agreed that security cooperation and cultural communication are key...

January Foreign Affairs Council – fight against terrorism & relations with Russia dominate

20/01/2015
The first formal meeting of EU foreign ministers of 2015 was dominated by discussions on how to fight terrorism in the wake of the Paris attacks and recent Boko Haram atrocities in Nigeria as well as a discussion on the EU's future relations with Russia.

A dynamic week for HR/VP Mogherini

19/12/2014
HR/VP Federica Mogherini's agenda this week included chairing the Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) and the EU-Ukraine Association Council, visiting Ukraine, hosting the Eurochanukah event, speaking to CSDP missions and operations and meeting the leadership...

Syria dominates agenda at December's EU Foreign Affairs Council

16/12/2014
The monthly Foreign Affairs Council was dominated by the ongoing crisis in Syria and Iraq and the threat of ISIL. The meeting, which is chaired by Federica Mogherini, the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, brings together...

Post-2015 Agenda, migration, refugees, gender, Ebola on the table

12/12/2014
A meeting of EU Ministers for development cooperation within the Foreign Affairs Council took place today in Brussels, chaired by High Representative / Vice President Federica Mogherini and with the participation of European Commissioner for International...

From chairing her first FAC to hosting key visitors – another active week for Mogherini

21/11/2014
With chairing the Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) for the first time, and hosting a number of key meetings, it has been a very hectic week for the HR/VP Federica Mogherini.

November Foreign Affairs Council: Ukraine/Ebola & Middle East Peace Process dominate

17/11/2014
High Representative Federica Mogherini chaired the Foreign Affairs Council today for the first time. Ukraine was the main focus of discussion with EU Foreign Ministers.

EU Ministers support fight against Ebola, condemn ISIL & discuss Ukraine

21/10/2014
A series of international crisis – Ebola, ISIL, Iraq, Syria and Ukraine dominated October's meeting of EU Foreign Ministers in Luxembourg.

The Security Jam is over

17/10/2014
In 54 hours the Jam brought together almost 2,300 participants from 114 countries contributing 2,800 insightful posts, making the 2014 Jam another great success. “EU as a global security broker” was the most popular forum with the most active discussion...

Arms Trade Treaty enters into force: towards more responsible and more transparent arms trade

25/09/2014
On 25 September in New York, the deposit of the 50th ratification instrument triggered entry into force of the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT). The threshold has been passed with a significant contribution from EU Member States. The ATT will officially enter...

Ukraine: Reinforced restrictive measures against Russia

12/09/2014
Strengthened EU sanctions against Russia, entered into force this morning upon publication of the legal acts in the EU Official Journal.

EU Defence Ministers address crises and priorities for EU defence policy

10/09/2014
On 9-10 September EU Defence Ministers had an informal meeting in Milan, Italy, to discuss the security context, the ongoing military operations of the EU and the follow-up to the European Council on security and defence of December 2013.

July Foreign Affairs Council: Ukraine/MH17 & Gaza crisis dominate

23/07/2014
The monthly meeting of EU Foreign Ministers in Brussels on 22 July was dominated by the downing of Malaysian flight MH17 and the crisis in Gaza. High Representative Catherine Ashton, who chaired the meeting, demanded separatist groups allow full access...

EU Foreign Affairs Council: Support for Ukraine peace plan, condemnation of ISIS

24/06/2014
The monthly meeting of all 28 Foreign Ministers of EU members took place against a backdrop of continuing violence in Ukraine and Iraq in crisis. The meeting, which is chaired by the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Catherine...

EU 2014 Chairmanship Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia

14/05/2014

Ukraine & Nigeria abductions discussed at May EU Foreign Affairs Council

13/05/2014
The crisis in Ukraine dominated the meeting of EU Foreign Ministers on Monday 12 May at the monthly Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels. Ministers reiterated their strong support for the territorial integrity of Ukraine and the holding of Presidential...

The Contact Group on Piracy off the coast of Somalia holds its Sixteenth Plenary Session

13/05/2014
The Contact Group on Piracy off the coast of Somalia (CGPCS) will hold its Sixteenth Plenary Session at the UN Headquarters in New York on 14 May 2014, under the Chairmanship of the European Union. The meeting will focus on three major policy areas: (i)...

Foreign Affairs Council: EU Foreign Ministers reiterate support for Ukraine

15/04/2014
The crisis in Ukraine dominated discussions by EU Foreign Ministers in Luxembourg on 14 April at the Foreign Affairs Council. The monthly meeting, which is chaired by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton, also discussed Syria and Bosnia and Herzegovina...

Catherine Ashton speech on EU foreign & security policy to the European Parliament

04/04/2014
In a wide-ranging speech on EU foreign & security policy to the European Parliament on 3 April 2014 Catherine Ashton reflected on her time as High Representative: "Looking back four years ago I set three priorities: establish a European External Action...

UKRAINE UPDATE – Extraordinary meeting of EU Heads of State or Government on Ukraine

07/03/2014
EU Heads of State or Government held an extraordinary meeting in Brussels on Thursday 6 March to discuss the crisis in Ukraine. At the start of the meeting they heard from Prime Minister of Ukraine Arseniy Yatseniuk. Leaders endorsed the conclusions adopted...

EU chairs meeting of international Contact Group on Piracy

29/01/2014
The Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia (CGPCS) met yesterday under the Chairmanship of the European Union to discuss its future engagement and organisation at the EU Institute for Security Studies, in Paris.

Round up of Foreign Affairs and General Affairs Council

26/06/2013
Monday and Tuesday saw intense EU diplomacy as the Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) on Monday and General Affairs Council (GAC) brought together Ministers from the 27 EU States.

Mali, Somalia, Syria debated at Foreign Affairs Council

31/01/2013
The February meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels discussed the situation in Europe southern neighbourhood and the crisis in Mali and reconstruction efforts in Somalia. Speaking after the meeting Catherine Ashton said she had invited Special Envoy...

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