On Monday 24 February, EU foreign affairs ministers are meeting in Brussels for the Foreign Affairs Council. The HR/VP Kaja Kallas is presiding over the meeting. Read the full agenda here: europa.eu/!FFQDqG
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Updates
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"No realm of life is free from threats or hostile behaviour today." Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen and High Representative & Vice-President Kaja Kallas present strong measures to enhance the security of submarine cables. Read the article and press release below ⬇️
🔈 Communication cables carry 99% of the inter-continental internet traffic. #Subsea electricity cables are essential to ⚡ energy security. Protecting this critical infrastructure is essential. With the Joint Communication of the 🇪🇺 European Commission and HR/VP Kaja Kallas to strengthen the security & resilience of submarine cables, the #EU is beefing up its subsea #security. These strong measures will bolster: ✔️ PREVENTION: stepping up security requirements & ⚠️ risk assessments on submarine cables, while prioritising funding for the deployment of new and smart cables, increasing redundancies, hence resilience. ✔️ DETECTION: earlier alerts means more effective responses. We will enhance threat-monitoring capabilities per 🌊 sea basin – such as the Mediterranean or the Baltic Seas – to reinforce situational awareness. ✔️ RESPONSE & RECOVERY: through a more efficient EU-level crisis framework, the 🇪🇺 will ensure swifter action and repair of damaged cables. ✔️ DETERRENCE: enforcing sanctions against hostile actors and the ‘shadow fleet' is key to ⛔ deter adversaries. The EU will make full use of its toolbox to address hybrid campaigns – including by fostering ‘cable diplomacy’ with 🤝 global partners. In recent weeks and months, submarine cables incidents have risked causing severe disruptions in essential functions and services in the EU – impacting the daily lives of 🇪🇺 citizens. This initiative responds directly to these threats. European External Action Service European Commission European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) NATO Learn more 👇 https://shorturl.at/POMum
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CARICOM Heads of Government met in Barbados from 19-21 February 2025 for their 48th Regular Meeting. The EU remains a committed partner to the Caribbean, and President Ursula von der Leyen attendance underscores our engagement with the region. Read more: europa.eu/!V3RM4F
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Bringing together foreign ministers from 19 countries, the EU, and the AU, the G20 remains a key platform for international dialogue. HR/VP Kaja Kallas reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to stronger international partnerships, a rules-based global order, and international security. #G20SouthAfrica
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Did you know that 2025 marks 25 years of relations between the European Union and the African Union? A partnership built on peace, security, and sustainable development. The African Union is the largest continental organisation in the world with 55 member states, and shares the same institutional structure as the EU, with its own Council, Parliament, and Commission. Watch the episode to learn more! #DidYouKnowEU
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The HR/VP Kaja Kallas is currently in Johannesburg for the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. South Africa’s G20 Presidency marks a historic moment, as it is the first African country that holds the Presidency. Read more: europa.eu/!pG6wRQ
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The EU celebrates the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relationship with Costa Rica. This strategic partnership is based on mutual trust & shared values such as sustainable development and multilateralism. Read more: europa.eu/!hDDVmX Pelayo Castro Zuzuarregui Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores y Culto de Costa Rica
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The HR/VP Kaja Kallas is currently in Cape Town, South Africa, for the 16th EU-South Africa Ministerial Political Dialogue. There, she is meeting with South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, along with other key government ministers. Read more: europa.eu/!cNRJFG
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Applications for the Blue Book traineeship programme are now open! Do you want to gain hands-on experience in EU foreign affairs and diplomacy while being part of the EEAS? Just like Priscus, who studies in France and came to Brussels to deepen her knowledge of international relations, you can take the next step in your career. Apply now: europa.eu/!J6FbVN
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The EU congratulates Angola President João Lourenço as new Chairperson of the African Union, Mahamoud Ali Youssouf and Selma Malika Haddadi the new Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission. #EUAU