Political tensions in Zambia have increased over past weeks and in particular with the events surrounding the arrest of opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema in recent days. Calm and to refrain from any actions and rhetoric likely to aggravate the situation … read more
We regret the parliamentary boycott in Albania and that the opposition has not yet registered to participate in the elections. The political debate should not take place outside, but inside the parliament according to democratic practise. Citizens deserve responsible leadership. … read more
The College today discussed the important issues of managing migration and our internal security. Dimitris Avramopoulos and Vera Jourova will be in the press room shortly so I won’t dwell on these points. I just want to underline the importance of … read more
Remarks by Commissioner Avramopoulos Dear all, I’m very glad to present to you today, – together with my colleague Vera Jourova – the priority actions for the protection of all children in migration. Children are a very vulnerable group, but … read more
Seven executions by lethal injection, scheduled by the US State of Arkansas for the period between 17 April and 27 April, would break the de-facto moratorium on the death penalty observed by this US State since November 2005. Arkansas would … read more