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The following is the text of a joint press release by the U.S. Department of State and the European External Action Service. Begin text: On October 23, Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, Josep Borrell, met via telephone to discuss a …
Read More» Media Note Office of the Spokesperson September 8, 2020 Washington, D.C. The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union. Begin text: We, the G7 foreign ministers of …
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Release U.S. Department of Commerce August 10, 2020 Washington D.C. The U.S. Department of Commerce and the European Commission have initiated discussions to evaluate the potential for an enhanced EU-U.S. Privacy Shield framework to comply with the July 16 judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union in the …
Read More» FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Release U.S. Department of Commerce July 16, 2020 Washington D.C. Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross issued the following statement on the July 16 ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union in the Schrems II case. “While the Department of Commerce is deeply disappointed that the court …
Read More» Ambassador Gidwitz Remarks (as prepared) USEU’s Small Modular Reactor Public Private Partnership Virtual Roundtable June 30, 2020 Brussels, Belgium Hello and welcome to this Small Modular Reactor virtual roundtable. I’d like to first thank Director General for Energy Ditte Juul Jørgensen, Deputy Director General for Energy Massimo Garribba and their team at the European …
Read More» U.S. Mission to the EU Press Release Brussels, June 30, 2020 On June 30, 2020, the U.S. Mission to the European Union hosted a virtual roundtable on small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) where high-level representatives from the European Commission as well as the U.S. government and U.S. industry discussed the future of SMR deployment in …
Read More» Press Statement Secretary of State Mike Pompeo June 30, 2020 At today’s fourth Brussels Conference on “Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region,” hosted by the European Union, Special Representative for Syria Engagement Ambassador James Jeffrey announced more than $696 million in additional humanitarian assistance for the people of Syria in response to the …
Read More» Readout Office of the Spokesperson June 15, 2020 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Secretary Michael R. Pompeo spoke today by video conference with EU High Representative Josep Borrell and EU member state foreign ministers during the Foreign Affairs Council (FAC). Secretary Pompeo, High Representative Borrell, and the ministers discussed the importance of …
Read More» Since its inception, the United States has sought to promote equality and the rule of law, both at home and abroad. As the civil rights demonstrations in my hometown of Chicago in the 1960s showed us, America has long struggled to live up to our ideals and to treat all our citizens equally. The tragic …
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USAID Deputy Administrator Bonnie Glick Video remarks at the GAVI Global Vaccine Summit June 4, 2020 The United States has long supported the immunization of people around the world to save lives and combat the spread of infectious diseases. Our support reflects American generosity and compassion, but also demonstrates our understanding that global health security …
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Notice of Funding Opportunity U.S. Mission to the European Union Funding Opportunity Title: Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program Funding Opportunity Number: DOS-USEU-PD-2020-002 Deadline for Applications: July 1, 2020 Total Amount Available: $200,000.00 Maximum for Each Award: $70,000.00 A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Mission to the European Union, Office of Public Affairs (USEU PA) is pleased …
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Fact Sheet Office of the Spokesperson May 12, 2020 Washington, D.C. As President Trump has said, the United States is working with our friends and partners around the world to coordinate our efforts on stopping the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. The United States values our cooperation with allies and partners in combatting the pandemic and in …
Read More» Europe Day 05/09/2020 12:01 AM EDT Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State On behalf of the Government of the United States and the American people, I congratulate the citizens of the European Union as you celebrate Europe Day. For nearly three-quarters of a century, the enduring bonds of shared history, democratic values, and a commitment to peace …
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Press Statement Secretary Mike Pompeo May 4, 2020 Washington, D.C. I am pleased to announce the President has designated Ambassador Ronald J. Gidwitz as Acting Representative of the United States to the European Union. In his capacity as Acting Representative, Ambassador Gidwitz will advance a strong U.S.-EU partnership, especially in achieving a speedy recovery from …
Read More» Following the March 11 and March 14 Presidential Proclamations on the Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Certain Additional Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting 2019 Novel Coronavirus, the State Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs has developed the following FAQ for American Citizens: FAQs – Travel from Europe 1. Q: I am a U.S. citizen in Europe. Do …
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We, the Leaders of the Group of Seven, acknowledge that the COVID-19 pandemic is a human tragedy and a global health crisis, which also poses major risks for the world economy. We are committed to doing whatever is necessary to ensure a strong global response through closer cooperation and enhanced coordination of our efforts. While …
Read More» Department of Homeland Security Release Date: March 13, 2020 WASHINGTON – In order to help prevent the spread of travel-related cases of coronavirus in the United States, today the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Acting Secretary Chad F. Wolf issued a Notice of Arrival Restrictions outlining the process for American citizens, legal permanent residents, and their immediate families who …
Read More» On March 11, 2020, President Trump signed a Presidential Proclamation which suspends the entry of most foreign nationals who have been in certain European countries at any point during the 14 days prior to their scheduled arrival in the United States. These countries, known as the Schengen Area, include: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, …
Read More» ** UPDATE – March 16 ** To stay up-to-date with information about how COVID-19 could impact your travel to the United States, please visit the U.S. Embassy in Belgium’s U.S. Citizen’s Services page . Here you can find all messages and alerts for U.S. citizens in Belgium, as well as updated travel guidance. COVID-19 Information February 24, 2020 Country-Specific …
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U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson Media Note December 10, 2019 The following is the text of a joint statement by the Government of the United States of America and the European Union. On December 9, the European Union and the United States held human rights consultations in Brussels. The EU and the …
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Ambassador Gordon Sondland’s op-ed on Human Rights Day December 10, 2019 This op-ed was originally published by EURACTIV . The United States and the European Union have a relationship that, at its core, is founded upon our shared values. Among these values is an abiding respect for human rights and a commitment to upholding and defending …
Read More» U.S. Department of State Press Statement Morgan Ortagus, Department Spokesperson December 4, 2019 On December 3, the European Union (EU) Council identified serious risks posed to 5G telecommunications networks if they are built using untrusted vendors. We welcome this acknowledgement and urge our European partners and allies to ensure only trusted vendors participate in any …
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Secretary Michael R. Pompeo On the New EU Leadership Assumption of Office Press Statement December 1, 2019 We congratulate European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, High Representative Josep Borrell, the new College of European Commissioners, and European Council President Charles Michel as they assume office. The United States looks forward to working with this …
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Ambassador Sondland’s opening remarks (as delivered) EU-U.S. High-Level Forum on Small and Modular Reactors (SMRs) European Commission October 21, 2019 Thank you to Ditte Juul and to Miguel for hosting today. This is hopefully the beginning of a series of working conferences in the coming years that will bring Small Modular Reactor technology to the …
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Ambassador Sondland Remarks (as prepared) 2019 USEU Rentrée Event September 30, 2019 Brussels, Belgium What a gathering we have here tonight. We’ve got dignitaries, world renowned journalists, and representatives from some of the world’s most prestigious institutions. Thank you all for coming this evening to join me and my team as we kick off what …
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Press Statement U.S. Department of Commerce September 13, 2019 Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross and EU Commissioner for Justice, Consumers, and Gender Equality Věra Jourová made the following statement regarding the third annual joint review of the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework: “Senior officials from the United States Government, the European Commission, and EU data protection …
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Note: each of the readouts below are attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus. Readout Office of the Spokesperson September 2, 2019 Secretary Pompeo’s Meeting with European Commission President-Elect Ursula von der Leyen Secretary Michael R. Pompeo met with European Commission President-Elect Ursula van der Leyen today in Brussels and congratulated her on her election. They re-affirmed …
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Ambassador Gordon Sondland’s Remarks at a luncheon hosted by the Centre for European Reform and Clifford Chance (as delivered) Tuesday, June 20, 2019 Brussels, Belgium Good afternoon. Thank you Agata. Is the mic working? Okay we’re good. Thomas, Clifford Chance, and Paedar — thank you for putting this together. If I sound a little jetlagged, …
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U.S. Ambassador to the European Union Gordon Sondland brings together U.S. and European leaders to advance Transatlantic Relations; Jared Kushner, Jay Leno, President Zelenskyy and others attend June 5, 2019 Brussels, Belgium On June 4, U.S. Ambassador to the European Union Gordon Sondland hosted the U.S. Independence Day event at Autoworld, celebrating the 243rd anniversary …
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Ambassador Gordon Sondland’s Opening Remarks at the 2019 Independence Day Celebration (as delivered) Tuesday, June 4, 2019 Brussels, Belgium Good evening everyone. I am absolutely delighted that so many of you could join us today to celebrate the 243rd birthday of the United States. A little early but what’s a month among friends? I will …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT Morgan Ortagus, Spokesperson May 28, 2019 The United States congratulates the citizens of the European Union member states on the successful conclusion of the European Parliament elections. This was an historic election as millions of Europeans cast their ballots in one of the world’s largest exercises in democracy. The United States and the …
Read More» Notice of Funding Opportunity U.S. Mission to the European Union Summary: The U.S. Mission to the European Union (USEU) is soliciting proposals for projects designed for EU audiences with the goal(s) of: Strengthening the Transatlantic economic relationship and growth in American prosperity and economic security, to include subjects such as free and fair trade; entrepreneurship; …
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Ambassador Sondland’s opening remarks (as prepared) First U.S.-EU Energy Council High Level B2B Forum: Towards large-scale U.S. LNG exports to the EU’s gas market: competitive pricing, infrastructure investments and technological innovation. May 2, 2019 Brussels, Belgium Hello, and thanks to Commissioner Miguel Arias Cañete, Director General for Energy Dominique Ristori and the rest of European …
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Ambassador Sondland’s Remarks at the European Parliament ECR Group Discussion on U.S.-EU Trade (as prepared) Tuesday, April 9, 2019 Brussels, Belgium Hello, and thanks to Syed Kamall, Emma McClarkin, and the rest of ECR for having me here today. At this point, I think most of you know where I stand on the key issues …
Read More» Ambassador Sondland Remarks at the College of Europe (as prepared) Tuesday, April 2, 2019 Bruges, Belgium Hello, and thank you for having me here today. It’s great to finally be at the College of Europe. First off, I want to thank Rector Monar and Angela O’Neill for inviting me and making this event possible. I …
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Ambassador Sondland Closing Remarks for AmChamEU’s Transatlantic Week Conference (as prepared) Thursday, March 21, 2019 Brussels, Belgium Hello, and thanks to Susan for having me here today. I’ve been in Brussels about eight months now, and it’s nice to see so many familiar faces in the audience. At this point I think most of you …
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Ambassador Sondland Opening Remarks for #Disinfo Week Conference (as delivered) Thursday, March 7, 2019 Brussels, Belgium Welcome everyone. Just by being in this room tells me a lot about you, that you are concerned about this topic, that you believe it’s real, and even more importantly, that you believe something can be done about it. …
Read More» Press release U.S. Mission to the European Union March 4, 2019 The United States Mission to the European Union warmly welcomes the arrival of Stavros Lambrinidis to Washington, D.C., to take up his post as the new Ambassador and Head of the European Union Delegation to the United States. The Ambassador of the United States …
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Ambassador Sondland Remarks (as delivered) at Press Conference on the Occasion of the Visit of the USS Donald Cook Tuesday, February 26, 2019 Odesa, Ukraine Thank you Ambassador Volker, Commander Powell, Ambassador Yovanovitch. I’m Gordon Sondland, President Trump’s Ambassador to the European Union, and I am here for a very, very important reason. We’re here …
Read More» U.S. Department of Treasury Press release February 12, 2019 Washington – U.S. and EU participants in the U.S.-EU Joint Financial Regulatory Forum met on February 5-6, 2019 in Washington, D.C. to exchange views on financial regulatory developments as part of their ongoing regulatory dialogue. EU participants included representatives of the European Commission, European Banking Authority …
Read More» Op-Ed co-authored by U.S. Ambassadors to Germany, Richard Grenell, to Denmark, Carla Sands and to the EU, Gordon Sondland. This article was originally published in Deutsche Welle . The Nord Stream 2 pipeline will drastically increase Russia’s energy leverage over the EU. Such a scenario is dangerous for the bloc and the West as a whole, say …
Read More» Press Statement Robert Palladino Deputy Spokesperson Washington, DC December 15, 2018 The United States welcomes recent steps by the EU and its Member States to hold Russia accountable for its aggression against Ukraine. The European Parliament’s December 12 resolution reiterates the importance of Ukraine’s role in the European energy supply network and condemns the construction …
Read More» Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo German Marshall Fund Brussels, Belgium December 4, 2018 SECRETARY POMPEO: Thank you, Ian, for the kind introduction. Good morning to all of you; thank you for joining me here today. It’s wonderful to be in this beautiful place, to get a chance to make a set of remarks about …
Read More» Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC November 30, 2018 The 2018 hurricane season will officially end on Friday, November 30, and the United States is grateful to the European Union for its assistance during a season of intense and record-breaking storms. U.S. emergency managers have once again benefited from information provided by the …
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Ambassador Sondland Remarks at Joint AFET – US Delegation Session “Strengthening Transatlantic Ties by Building Relations with the European Parliament” Wednesday, November 21, 2018 European Parliament, Brussels Thank you, Christian, David, for the warm welcome. I feel very much at home at Parliament because, as my good friend speaker Paul Ryan says of the United …
Read More» Remarks by Assistant Secretary Wess Mitchell (as delivered) Forum in Commemoration of the 85th Anniversary of the Holodomor in Ukraine 1932-1933 Heritage Foundation, Washington D.C. November 15, 2018 A/S Mitchell: Thank you for the kind introduction, Michael. It really is an honor to be here and see so many friends, Ukrainian and American friends, and …
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November 13, 2018 Remarks by Ambassador Gordon Sondland (as delivered) European Policy Centre (EPC) Breakfast Policy Briefing “The State of the Transatlantic Partnership: A U.S. Perspective” Brussels, Belgium Thank you, Fabian. Wow, what an auspicious and distinguished group. Who did you come to see this morning? If I’m the opening act, who is the headline? …
Read More» On 9 November 2018, the EU-U.S. Ministerial Meeting on Justice and Home Affairs took place in Washington DC. The United States of America hosted the meeting and was represented by the U.S. Acting Attorney General Matthew G. Whitaker and Secretary for Homeland Security, Kirstjen Nielsen. The European Union was represented by the Commissioner for Migration, …
Read More» Statement by Ambassador Gordon Sondland October 29, 2018 Brussels, Belgium “I wish to express my shock and sadness upon hearing about the terrible attack at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh on Saturday, and my thoughts go out to the victims and their families. As the son of Holocaust survivors, this has personal importance …
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, October 19, 2018 Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross and Commissioner Věra Jourová made the following statement regarding the second annual U.S.-E.U. Privacy Shield review: “Senior officials from the United States Government, the European Commission, and European Data Protection Authorities are meeting in Brussels this week to conduct the second …
Read More» FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 25, 2018 Mr. Hiroshige Seko, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan, Ambassador Robert E. Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative, and Mrs. Cecilia Malmström, European Commissioner for Trade, met in New York on 25 September 2018. Statement on Concerns with Non-Market-Oriented Policies and Practices of Third Countries The Ministers reiterated …
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Op-Ed by U.S. Ambassador to the EU Gordon Sondland, originally published in Politico Europe. Reinvigorating how the US Mission to the EU does business. Politico Europe (Sept 7, 2018) – BRUSSELS — Spend time in Europe or the United States these days and you will see a lot of handwringing about the state of the …
Read More» White House Fact Sheet July 27, 2018 We met right here at the White House to launch a new phase in the relationship between the United States and the European Union. President Donald J. Trump FREER, FAIRER, AND MORE RECIPROCAL TRADE: President Donald J. Trump announced a new phase of transatlantic trade so both sides …
Read More» Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC July 25, 2018 Russia, through its 2014 invasion of Ukraine and its attempted annexation of Crimea, sought to undermine a bedrock international principle shared by democratic states: that no country can change the borders of another by force. The states of the world, including Russia, …
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Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC July 12, 2018 The following is a joint statement by the United States and the European Union: The eighth EU-U.S. Energy Council met today in Brussels. This was the first meeting of the Energy Council during the Administration of President Donald J. Trump and allowed for a …
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Commission (EC) have signed a decision that will pave the way to lower fees that the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) charges U.S. manufacturers to validate their design approvals. The agreement–called Bilateral Oversight Board Decision 0008 (BOB 0008) (PDF)–was formalized at the 17th Annual FAA-EASA International Safety …
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A. Wess Mitchell Assistant Secretary, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Brussels, Belgium June 21, 2018 Thank you Tomas for that very warm introduction. And I can tell you that the feelings are entirely mutual. I appreciate the friendship that I’ve developed with Tomas over the years and have great respect for him as an …
Read More» A. Wess Mitchell Assistant Secretary, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs The Heritage Foundation Washington, DC June 5, 2018 Good morning everyone, it’s really great to see a lot of friends in the audience and I appreciate you all being here today. I’d like to thank Heritage Foundation for inviting me to speak today. I …
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Mike Pompeo Secretary of State Press Briefing Room Washington, DC May 29, 2018 Good morning, everyone. It is my great privilege to join you this morning and to release the 2017 International Religious Freedom Report . This report is a testament to the United States’ historic role in preserving and advocating for religious freedom around the world. Religious freedom is …
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May 25, 2018 Remarks by Chargé d’Affaires Adam Shub “CEE As Gas Gateway” Event at the Polish Permanent Representation to the EU Brussels, Belgium Thank you for the opportunity to address you today. I would like to thank the governments of Poland and Ukraine, as well as the European Commission, for organizing this important and …
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Press Statement Mike Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC May 9, 2018 On Europe Day, we send our congratulations to the citizens of the European Union. The United States recognizes the EU as one of our closest partners on our most important objectives abroad. For decades, the EU has collaborated with the U.S. on a …
Read More» Press Statement Mike Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC May 8, 2018 As we exit the Iran deal, we will be working with our allies to find a real, comprehensive, and lasting solution to the Iranian threat. We have a shared interest with our allies in Europe and around the world to prevent Iran from …
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The U.S. Mission to the European Union (USEU) is soliciting proposals for projects designed for Brussels-based EU audiences with the goal(s) of advancing the U.S.-EU partnership on common foreign policy and security objectives. USEU will award cooperative agreements or grants for projects to be carried out in Brussels and EU Member States, and the United …
Read More» May 1, 2018: From January 2017 through May 2018, the U.S. Government has taken action to support the EU-U.S. and Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield Frameworks. These measures enhance privacy protections for EU and Swiss individuals, while ensuring that American and European businesses can count on the Privacy Shield to deliver innovative products and services across the …
Read More» Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will travel to Brussels, Riyadh, Jerusalem, and Amman, April 26-30. The Secretary looks forward to meeting key Allies and partners on his first official trip as Secretary of State. The Secretary will travel to Brussels April 26-27, where he will meet with NATO …
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Presidential Proclamation April 18, 2018 On this solemn day, we mourn the loss of Barbara Bush, an outstanding and memorable woman of character. As a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, military spouse, and former First Lady, Mrs. Bush was an advocate of the American family. Mrs. Bush lived a life that reminds us always to cherish …
Read More» Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC April 7, 2018 We continue to closely follow disturbing reports on April 7 regarding another alleged chemical weapons attack, this time targeting a hospital in Douma, Syria. Reports from a number of contacts and medical personnel on the ground indicate a potentially high number of casualties, including …
Read More» Press Release: U.S. Department of the Treasury April 6, 2018 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), in consultation with the Department of State, today designated seven Russian oligarchs and 12 companies they own or control, 17 senior Russian government officials, and a state-owned Russian weapons trading company …
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A. Wess Mitchell, Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs April 5, 2018 Seven decades ago, Americans made a decision to rebuild Europe after the Second World War. The six years of fighting that followed Germany’s invasion of Poland in 1939 left much of the European continent in ruins. Many of Western Europe’s largest and …
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Deputy Assistant Secretary Sandra Oudkirk’s Remarks at Martens Centre Event: Economics vs. Geopolitics? Nord Stream 2, Ukraine, and Europe’s Energy Security Brussels, March 20, 2018 Energy security is fundamental to the stability of our transatlantic relationship; it’s fundamental to U.S. national security and economic prosperity for all of us. It’s a critical component of achieving …
Read More» Remarks (as delivered) by Joan Polaschik, Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs at the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee Meeting March 20, 2018 Good afternoon. I’m very glad to be here with you today. I’d like to start with a message from our Special Representative for International Negotiations, Jason Greenblatt, …
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March 6, 2018 Remarks by Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson “U.S.-Africa Relations: A New Framework” at George Mason University Fairfax, Virginia MR CABRERA: Good morning, everyone. Thank you so much for being with us today for a very, very special presentation. I’m honored to welcome our Secretary of State to George Mason, who, as …
Read More» The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the European Union on the occasion of the 15th Information Society Dialogue. Begin Text: On 1 February 2018, Linda Corugedo Steneberg, Directorate General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology (DG CONNECT) Director for International Affairs, European Commission, …
Read More» Remarks (as delivered) by Jason D. Greenblatt, Assistant to the President & Special Representative For International Negotiations, at the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee Meeting January 31, 2018 Good afternoon, friends and colleagues. Thank you very much for being here today. I want to begin by expressing my thanks to the European Union and High Representative …
Read More» FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr’s remarks at ETNO-MLEX regulatory summit Brussels, Belgium January 31, 2018 It’s great to be back in Brussels, and it’s an honor to be here at the ETNO-MLex Regulatory Summit. Thank you for the invitation and for the chance to join with regulators from across Europe to talk about the 5G future. …
Read More» Due to a lapse in appropriations, this website will not be regularly updated until full operations resume, with the exception of emergency safety and security information. Scheduled passport and visa services will continue at the U.S. Embassy in Brussels as the situation permits.
Read More» Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC December 29, 2017 We are following reports of multiple peaceful protests by Iranian citizens in cities across the country. Iran’s leaders have turned a wealthy country with a rich history and culture into an economically depleted rogue state whose chief exports are violence, bloodshed, and chaos. As …
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U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Huerta, Ambassador Kaja Tael, Permanent Representative of Estonia to the European Union, and European Commission Directorate General for Mobility and Transport (DG MOVE) Director General Henrik Hololei signed Amendments to two US-EU agreements that will expand areas for joint efforts on aviation safety and air traffic management harmonization.
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Remarks December 5, 2017 Brussels, Belgium MODERATOR: (In progress) ladies and gentlemen, and welcome. High Representative Vice President Federica Mogherini and U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson just had a bilateral meeting and will deliver press statements to update you on their discussions. High Representative, you have the floor. HIGH REPRESENTATIVE MOGHERINI: Thank you, Maja, …
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Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC (November 30, 2017) – U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will travel to Brussels, Belgium; Vienna, Austria; and Paris, France, December 4-8. On December 4, he will arrive in Brussels, where he will meet with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and attend the December 5-6 NATO Foreign …
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Washington, D.C., November 28 — U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson delivered remarks on “The U.S. and Europe: Strengthening Western Alliances” on Tuesday, November 28th at the Wilson Center in D.C. The full transcript including the discussion with Wilson Center President and CEO Jane Harman is available here . A video of the remarks can be viewed …
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This year on #GivingTuesday (November 28), USEU volunteered with Serve the City in Brussels to offer a warm and healthy meal to the homeless.
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Press Statement Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC November 22, 2017 In observance of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (IDEVAW) on November 25 and the accompanying 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the United States reaffirms its commitment to defending the rights of women and girls to …
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Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC November 5, 2017 Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Wess Mitchell will travel to Brussels, Belgium; Paris, France; London, England; Berlin, Germany; Warsaw, Poland; and Kyiv, Ukraine, November 6-16, to underscore the U.S. commitment to our transatlantic alliance and to our partnerships. On November 6, he …
Read More» October 31, 2017 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has determined the agency will recognize eight European drug regulatory authorities as capable of conducting inspections of manufacturing facilities that meet FDA requirements. The eight regulatory authorities found to be capable are those located in: Austria, Croatia, France, Italy, Malta, Spain, Sweden and the United …
Read More» U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross today welcomed the release of the European Commission’s report on the first annual review of the functioning of the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework (Framework) . The report concludes that the Framework continues to provide an adequate level of privacy protection under EU law and that the necessary structures have been implemented to ensure the functioning of the Framework. The accompanying staff document details the work …
Read More» Friday, October 13, 2017 – Washington, DC — The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo today announced determinations by the CFTC and the European Commission (EC) on comparability and equivalence of margin requirements for uncleared swaps, as well as a common approach regarding certain CFTC and European Union (EU) authorized derivatives …
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Remarks (as delivered) by Chargé d’Affaires Adam Shub Exchange of Views on EU-US Relations and Objectives, Delegation for Relations with the United States at the European Parliament Brussels, Belgium September 27, 2017 Thank you very much Mr. Chairman. Thank you to the committee, the delegation, YIPA, and all of your colleagues. I am delighted to …
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Remarks by Scott Busby, Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor at European Parliament Public Hearing on the Rights of LGBTI People Outside the EU and Implementation of the EU September 25, 2017 It is real pleasure to be here today to represent the United States. Thank you to the European Parliament and its …
Read More» WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) today (September 22) signed a covered agreement (the Agreement) on prudential insurance and reinsurance measures with the European Union (EU). Treasury and USTR also jointly issued a policy statement clarifying how the United States views implementation of certain provisions of …
Read More» Wednesday, September 20, 2017 This week, officials from across the United States Government, the European Commission, and EU data protection authorities gathered in Washington, DC to conduct the first annual review of the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework established in 2016. This first annual review marks an important milestone for the Framework and for U.S.-EU cooperation …
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The Fulbright-Schuman program is now accepting applications from European students and scholars to study or conduct research in the United States on transatlantic relations. This prestigious award enables European students and academics of all EU Member States the opportunity to advance their study or research at a U.S. university or institution for a period of …
Read More» The White House Office of the Press Secretary September 15, 2017 The White House applauds the preparation efforts in advance of the first annual joint review of the EU – U.S. Privacy Shield. We firmly believe that the upcoming review will demonstrate the strength of the American promise to protect the personal data of citizens …
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Author: Judith G. Garber, Acting Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs On August 25, as Hurricane Harvey was bearing down on Texas, an urgent call went out from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to our European partners. FEMA wanted to activate the Copernicus Emergency Management Service (EMS), a critical data-sharing …
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August 28, 2017 – A top European Union military leader visited Headquarters U.S. Africa Command, in Stuttgart, Germany, to discuss ways to further strengthen the strategic relationship between the two entities, Aug. 24. Lt. Gen. Esa Pulkkinen, the Director General of the EU Military Staff and Director of the EU Military Planning and Conduct Capability, spent …
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August 21, 2017 – Washington D.C. Statement by Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson This evening, President Trump announced the new integrated strategy for the U.S. approach to South Asia that will require diplomatically engaging Pakistan, Afghanistan and India to create the conditions for stability in the region. This new strategy signals clear support for …
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On Monday August 15, 2017, U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson released the 2016 International Religious Freedom Annual Report at the U.S. Department of State. The report, which is a requirement pursuant to the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998, details the status of religious freedom in 199 countries, and documents reported violations or abuses committed by governments, terrorist groups, and individuals. …
Read More» Remarks Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Press Briefing Room Washington, DC August 1, 2017 MS NAUERT: Hi, everybody. How are you today? QUESTION: Good. MS NAUERT: Look who I brought. (Laughter.) Secretary Tillerson joins us today. QUESTION: Welcome to our briefing room. MS NAUERT: Yes. QUESTION: Who is – who’s the little, little guy? …
Read More» Today the United States and the European Union (EU) mark the 25th anniversary of the first U.S. Open Skies agreement, with the Netherlands and the 10th anniversary of the U.S.-European Union Open Skies Agreement.
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“We can see U.S. support for NATO’s forward presence extended out to 2020 for the security of the United States and all NATO nations. We can see the $4.8 billion requested by President Trump last month for the European reassurance initiative, an increase over our commitment last year. Beyond any words in the newspapers, you …
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The European Union and United States of America underlined the critical importance of their cooperation in the area of Justice and Home Affairs and the need to sustain and deepen cooperation while facing shared security challenges, for the benefit of the security of citizens on both sides of the Atlantic.
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U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and EU Commissioner Cecilia Malmström held a cordial first meeting while attending the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting in Paris. They underscored their shared interest for strengthening the U.S.-EU trade and economic relationship and addressing mutual global trade concerns.
Read More» On June 5 1947, U.S. Secretary of State George C. Marshall proposed the extension of massive economic assistance to the devastated nations of Europe, saying that “its purpose should be the revival of a working economy in the world so as to permit the existence of political and social conditions in which free institutions can …
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Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC May 26, 2017 Acting Assistant Secretary for the East Asian and Pacific Affairs Bureau Susan Thornton and Ambassador Joe Yun, Special Representative for North Korea Policy, will travel to Brussels, Belgium, to meet with European counterparts to discuss issues of mutual interest in the East Asia and …
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May 25, 2017 President Donald J. Trump met May 25th in Brussels with European Council President Donald Tusk and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker. The leaders reaffirmed the strong bond between the United States and Europe, anchored in shared values and longstanding friendship. The leaders discussed the United States’ and the European Union’s shared challenges …
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(Image AP) The White House Office of the Vice President For Immediate Release May 15, 2017 Remarks by the Vice President and U.S. Trade Representative Lighthizer at a Swearing-in Ceremony The Indian Treaty Room 3:42 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you, Senator. And to all of our honored guests, good afternoon. On behalf of …
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Readout, Office of the Spokesperson, Washington, DC, May 10, 2017 (Image AP) The below is attributable to Department Spokesperson Heather Nauert: Secretary Tillerson met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov today in Washington for more than an hour to discuss a range of issues including Ukraine, Syria, and bilateral concerns. The Secretary and Foreign Minister discussed the importance of defeating ISIS, de-escalating the violence in …
Read More» Press Statement, Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson, Washington DC, May 9, 2017 In honor of Europe Day, I join all Americans in offering our best wishes to the citizens of the European Union. The United States and the European Union have a strong and enduring partnership based on our shared democratic values, strong economic ties, and mutual commitment to addressing global challenges. The United States deeply appreciates …
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Remarks, Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson, Washington, DC, May 5, 2017 (Image AP) SECRETARY TILLERSON: Thank you, Barbara. I also want to thank our Armed Forces Color Guard for the presentation of the color, and obviously, for their service to our country. And I would say I was surprised and delighted to see one of my staff, Katie Nutt, singing the national anthem, but she did …
Read More» https://www.state.gov/secretary/remarks/2017/05/270585.htm Press Statement by Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson, Washington, DC, May 2, 2017 On behalf of the United States of America, congratulations to the people of Poland on the 226th anniversary of your historic constitution. The United States and Poland are close friends, and our partnership continues to strengthen. We share democratic values, strong cultural and …
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Media Note, Office of the Spokesperson, Washington, DC, April 26, 2017 https://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2017/04/270464.htm Past efforts have failed to halt North Korea’s unlawful weapons programs and nuclear and ballistic missile tests. With each provocation, North Korea jeopardizes stability in Northeast Asia and poses a growing threat to our Allies and the U.S. homeland. North Korea’s pursuit of nuclear weapons is …
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Press Statement, Secretary of State, Rex W. Tillerson, Washington, DC, April 24, 2017 (Image AP) https://www.state.gov/secretary/remarks/2017/04/270416.htm Today on Yom HaShoah – Holocaust Remembrance Day, marking the anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto uprising – we honor the six million Jews systematically murdered by the Nazis and their collaborators. We also remember all individuals targeted for persecution and death by the …
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Press Statement, Mark C. Toner , Acting Spokesperson, Washington, DC, April 23, 2017 (Image AP) https://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2017/04/270397.htm The United States is shocked and deeply saddened by the death of a U.S. citizen serving as a paramedic with the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Special Monitoring Mission (SMM), when his vehicle struck an explosive in separatist controlled territory in eastern …
Read More» https://www.state.gov/secretary/remarks/2017/04/270341.htm Press Availability, Rex W. Tillerson, Secretary of State, Treaty Room, Washington, DC, April 19, 2017 SECRETARY TILLERSON: Good afternoon, all. The Trump administration is currently conducting across the entire government a review of our Iran policy. Today I’d like to address Iran’s alarming and ongoing provocations that export terror and violence, destabilizing more than one country at …
Read More» https://useu.usmission.gov/wp-admin/post-new.php (Image AP) Notice to the Press, Office of the Spokesperson, Washington, DC, April 19, 2017 Holocaust Remembrance Day – Yom HaShoah in Hebrew – marks the anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. This year, Yom HaShoah will be observed in the United States on April 24, which corresponds to the 27th day of Nisan on the Hebrew calendar. …
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https://www.state.gov/secretary/remarks/2017/04/269632.htm QUESTION: We want to welcome Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to the broadcast. Mr. Secretary, thank you for being with us. As a start, what message was being sent to the Syrian leader with the U.S. military action? SECRETARY TILLERSON: Well, John, I think that the President was quite clear in his statement that he …
Read More» https://www.state.gov/secretary/remarks/2017/ QUESTION: So what will President Trump do now? Will Thursday’s strike be followed by a new strategy to remove Assad from power? That was my first question for Secretary of State Rex Tillerson in his first interview on This Week. SECRETARY TILLERSON: Well, George, I think our strategy in Syria, as you know, our priority, …
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Press Releases: Under Secretary Thomas A. Shannon Travel to Brussels and Rome Office of the Spokesperson, Washington D.C., April 4, 2017 Ambassador Thomas A. Shannon , Under Secretary for Political Affairs, will travel to Brussels on April 5 to participate in the conference “Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region.” The Conference is co-chaired by the European Union, Germany, Kuwait, Norway, Qatar, the United Kingdom, and the United Nations. …
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Press Statement, Mark C. Toner, Acting Spokesperson, March 16, 2017 https://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2017/03/268482.htm Three years ago, Russia seized and occupied Crimea. Russia then staged an illegitimate referendum in which residents of Crimea were compelled to vote while heavily armed foreign forces occupied their land. The United States does not recognize Russia’s “referendum” of March 16, 2014, nor its attempted …
Read More» Rex W. Tillerson, Secretary of State, March 6, 2017 https://www.state.gov/secretary/remarks/2017/03/268230.htm SECRETARY TILLERSON: Hello. Good morning and thank you for joining us. The executive order signed by the President earlier today, Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States, is a vital measure for strengthening our national security. It is the President’s solemn duty …
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Press Releases: International Women’s Day Mark C. Toner , Acting Spokesperson, March 8, 2017 On International Women’s Day, we reflect on the critical contributions women make in every sector of society and we recommit ourselves to addressing the discrimination and barriers that women face around the world. We have seen firsthand the benefits of women’s empowerment—politically, economically, and socially. …
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Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross, Mar 07, 2017 U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross issued the following statement today on the release of the January 2017 U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services monthly data. The trade deficit in January stood at $48.5 billion, a 9.6 percent increase from December. U.S. imports of goods and services increased …
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https://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm544357.htm The United States and the European Union (EU) completed an exchange of letters to amend the Pharmaceutical Annex to the 1998 U.S.-EU Mutual Recognition Agreement. Under this agreement, U.S. and EU regulators will be able to utilize each other’s good manufacturing practice inspections of pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. The amended agreement represents the culmination of nearly …
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The below is attributable to Acting Spokesperson Mark Toner: On his first day at the State Department, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson made a number of introductory calls to key allies and partners. In addition to his meeting with Germany’s Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel, Secretary Tillerson also spoke by phone with Mexican Foreign Secretary Luis …
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SECRETARY TILLERSON: Well, good morning, all. We apologize for being late. It seemed that this year’s prayer breakfast, people felt the need to pray a little longer. (Laughter.) But I certainly welcomed them all, so – thank you for such a warm reception. And it’s a pleasure to be here, obviously. I’ve been anxious to …
Read More» By Anthony Luzzatto Gardner This article is part of New Europe’s: Our World in 2016 Belgium – Brussels : Bertrand Naverret trained as a lawyer, but gave up his law practice to work as a carpenter and surf the waves off Capbreton. On November 13, 2015, Bertand was tragically murdered by terrorists in Paris while …
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Press Statement Brussels, Belgium, October 17, 2016 USEU Public Affairs Office On October 17, 2016, the U.S. Ambassador to the European Union, Anthony Gardner, and the European Commissioner for Research and Innovation, Carlos Moedas, signed an Implementing Arrangement between the Government of the United States of America and the European Commission to enhance transatlantic cooperation …
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Communique on the Brussels Conference on Afghanistan Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC October 5, 2016 The following is the text of a joint communique issued by the 75 countries and over 22 international organizations participating in the Brussels Conference on Afghanistan. The Brussels Conference was opened by H.E. Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, …
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On Monday 20 June it’s World Refugee Day. Amy Wilson, Humanitarian and Migration Officer at the U.S. Mission to the EU explains in a podcast why this year is different from other years. She also sets out what the U.S. is doing domestically, in Europe and the Middle East to help address the global refugee …
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BRUSSELS – The United States is providing $10 million through its Power Africa initiative to support for the European Union Electrification Financing Initiative, or “ElectriFI”. United States Agency for International Development Associate Administrator Eric Postel and a representative of the European Commission signed an agreement launching the initiative today at European Development Days. The agreement …
Read More» Brussels, Belgium, June 8, 2016 Department of State Under Secretary Sarah Sewall led the U.S. delegation to the initial U.S.-EU Security and Development Dialogue on June 8 in Brussels, Belgium. The U.S.-EU SDD is a quadrilateral exchange between the U.S. and EU foreign affairs and development assistance agencies. The U.S. delegation to this also included …
Read More» Jim Allen gives a broad overview of the Joint Investigative Teams (JIT) – a new US/EU program – and on examples of successfully completed bilateral drugs cases. This podcast is the second in a series of three on U.S.-EU cooperation on the fight against drugs. Read Transcript (PDF 298 KB)
Read More» Jim Allen explores how large the US and EU drug consumer markets really are. He also sets out the logic behind the international drugs market and drugs trafficking. This podcast is the second in a series of three on U.S.-EU cooperation on the fight against drugs. Read Transcript (PDF 84,1 KB)
Read More» In this podcast Jim Allen explains what the United States and European Union are doing together to combat international drugs trade and whether or not ISIL is also being funded with profit from illicit drugs trade. This podcast is the first in a series of three on U.S.-EU cooperation on the fight against drugs. Read Transcript (PDF …
Read More» Haiti Special Coordinator Kenneth Merten came to Brussels from 1 to 5 April 2016 to continue multilateral coordination between the U.S. Government and the European Union in their efforts toward strengthening democracy, security, and improving economic opportunity in Haiti. Listen to the podcast for more details about his visit and the upcoming elections in Haiti. …
Read More» By Nicole Bastian | Handelsblatt no. 050 3/11/2016 Washington’s Ambassador to the EU wants to explain T-TIP better. After the twelfth round of negotiations on T-TIP, the free trade agreement that has proven unpopular in lots of places, Gardner is traveling around Germany to do some persuading. Talking to Handelsblatt in Düsseldorf, this proved a …
Read More» Rheinische Post 8. März 2016 | Solingen US-Botschafter am Schleifbock US-Botschafter Anthony L. Gardner (l.) besuchte gestern Pfeilring und informierte sich auch in der Produktion, begleitet von Geschäftsführer Torsten Korb. Mitarbeiter André Stolz zeigte das Handwerk bei der Fertigung.FOTO: Köhlen Solingen. Der amerikanische Botschafter Anthony L. Gardner und Pfeilring-Chef Torsten Korb werben bei einem Besuch …
Read More» Grants Will Further Exchange between U.S. and EU Citizens on Innovation Policy and Technology On October 19th, Ambassador Anthony Gardner announced the creation of a new joint initiative by the United States and the European Commission, the Fulbright-Schuman Innovation Grants, under the auspices of the Fulbright-Schuman program. In his remarks at the College of Europe’s …
Read More» The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) is a way for the United States and the European Union to shape globalization, said Anthony Luzzatto Gardner, the ambassador of the United States to the European Union, in an interview granted to AGERPRES. “TTIP would be a way for us to shape the process of globalization by …
Read More» How do you see the landscape for American tech companies in Europe? It’s hard to generalize about American tech companies in Europe. But what I can say is that many have been through to see me. And the vast majority of those companies have expressed a high degree of support for the digital single market …
Read More» John Robinson, Political Officer at the U.S. Mission to the EU, debates the hot topics in the European Parliament this Fall. Listen to find out why the U.S. cares about the European Parliament. What will happen with the Digital Single Market’s Strategy, the EU’s PNR Directive, the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) and biotech …
Read More» Amy Wilson, Immigration and Refugee Expert at the U.S. Mission to the EU, discusses the ongoing Syrian refugees crisis. The United States is coordinating with the EU on providing humanitarian assistance to Syrians and taking in refugees from Syria. Wilson explains why the U.S. is helping Syrian refugees and details what the main challenge is …
Read More» Cybersecurity, what is going on at U.S. & EU level? John W. Bird, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Attaché to the EU and NATO, talks about threats and challenges in the area of cybersecurity. Where are the main threats coming from and what are the U.S. and the EU doing together to address this? Listen …
Read More» Although the number of foreign fighters returning from Syria or Iraq is significantly higher in Europe, the threat that these individuals pose is similar in both the EU and United States. Tom Rogan, a counterterrorism expert at the U.S. Mission to the EU, explains these threats and what the U.S. and the EU are doing, …
Read More» Europolitics interview with Anthony Gardner, U.S. Ambassador to the EU By Joanna Sopinska 22 January 2015 Christophe Garach contributed to this article Anthony Gardner talks to Europolitics about Washington’s policy priorities in its close relationship with the European Union. What changes have you noticed in the way the European Commission is operating under Jean-Claude Juncker’s new leadership? …
Read More» The U.S. State Department Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration and the U.S. Mission to the European Union are pleased to announce a grant of $24,820 to the European Council on Refugees and Exiles ( ECRE ) to support the operation of its European Database on Asylum Law ( EDAL ). ECRE’s mission is to promote the …
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Read More» Ambassador Gardner Reacts to Shooting at Brussels Jewish Museum I wish to express on behalf of the United States of America the shock and sadness we feel learning of the shooting yesterday at the Jewish Museum in Brussels, the capital of the European Union, as well as of Belgium. We are outraged by this senseless …
Read More» President Obama was in Brussels on March 26, 2014, for the U.S.-EU Summit, a press conference with European Council President Herman Van Rompuy and European Commission President José Manuel Barroso, and a speech on transatlantic relations . The joint U.S.-EU summit statement reaffirmed the “strong partnership” between the European Union and the United States, and addressed a number of issues, most notably the crisis in …
Read More» Ambassador Gardner presented his credentials to European Commission President Barroso and European Council President Van Rompuy on March 18, a week before President Obama’s visit to Brussels for the U.S.-EU summit.
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