HR/VP Blog – My friend and colleague Ukrainian FM Dmytro Kuleba has been replaced by his former deputy Andrii Sybiha. I would like to pay tribute to the tremendous job he did in representing Ukraine in a very difficult time and in advancing the EU-Ukraine relationship. Based on this close relationship, we will continue to support Ukraine’s fight for its freedom and sovereignty for as long as it...

HR/VP blog – A few days ago, during the 23rd edition of the “ Quo Vadis Europa?” seminar in Santander, we covered a broad range of topics. In particular, we discussed the situation in the Middle East with various specialists and stakeholders, including Philippe Lazzarini, Commissioner General of UNRWA. On that occasion, I reaffirmed the EU’s unwavering support for the irreplaceable role of UN and...

HRVP Blog - Tomorrow, I will meet with EU defence ministers to discuss the future of the EU Satellite Centre (in short SatCen). It plays a unique role in Europe's security ecosystem, supplying EU and Member States actors with critical analysis of satellite imagery. To stay at the forefront of geospatial intelligence and meet rising demand, SatCen's resources need to keep pace.