On 2 July 2019, Josep Borrell Fontelles was nominated by the European Council to be appointed as High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.

He is a Spanish politician. A member of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party, he assumed office as Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation in June 2018.

He was the President of the European Parliament from 20 July 2004 until 16 January 2007.

Josep Borrell Fontelles

Josep Borrell Fontelles, born on 24 April 1947 in La Pobla de Segur, is a Spanish politician. He was Member of the European Parliament from 2004 to 2009 and President of the European Parliament from 2004 to 2007. Borrell is High Representative/Vice-President designate for foreign affairs and security policy.

After the hearing by the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) of the European Parliament, the committee prepares an evaluation letter on the candidate.

Hearing of Josep BORRELL, EU´s High Representative

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EP Plenary session - The need for a coherent strategy for EU-China Relations

Parliament discusses the European Union’s response to the growing global challenges stemming from a more repressive and assertive China. opening statements by Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the European Commission and by Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of a stronger Europe in the World. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

The need for a coherent strategy for EU-China Relations: opening statements by Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the European Commission and by Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy

Parliament discusses the European Union’s response to the growing global challenges stemming from a more repressive and assertive China. Against the backdrop of China’s continued rise as a political and economic powerhouse on the world stage, the plenary debate zooms in on a broad range of issues linked to the EU’s relationship with Beijing. Extracts from the debate where MEPs focus on the recent sanctions from China towards members, the situation in Taiwan and the working condiitons of the Uyghurs. The transcription is the result of an automatic process. Please, check against delivery.

The need for a coherent strategy for EU-China Relations: extracts from the debate

MEPs take stock of the widespread public protests in Israel over the government’s attempts to limit the judiciary’s powers. Opening statement by Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of a stronger Europe in the World.

Deterioration of democracy in Israel and consequences on the occupied territories: Opening statement by Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission in

MEPs take stock of the widespread public protests in Israel over the government’s attempts to limit the judiciary’s powers. Israel has recently seen the biggest protest movement in the country’s history erupt on its streets, with hundreds of thousands of people in several cities marching against a planned legal overhaul of the judiciary pushed by the Netanyahu-led government. Extracts from the debate.

Deterioration of democracy in Israel and consequences on the occupied territories: extracts from the debate

MEP looks back at a year marked by Russia’s assault on Ukraine and set out what the EU must do in support of Kyiv. Closing statements by Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries and by Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of a stronger Europe in the World.

Key debate - One year of Russia’s invasion and war of aggression against Ukraine - Closing statements by Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries and by Josep BORRELL, High Representative for Foreign Affairs

MEPs look back at a year marked by Russia’s assault on Ukraine and set out what the EU must do in support of Kyiv. Russia began its full-scale military invasion of neighbouring Ukraine on 24 February 2022. Since then, the EU and its international allies have rallied firmly behind the Kyiv government. This support has resulted in unprecedented levels of financial aid, assistance, weapons deliveries to Ukraine, sweeping sanctions against Moscow, and the granting of EU candidate status to Ukraine and Moldova. Opening statements by Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of a stronger Europe in the World and by Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Key debate - One year of Russia’s invasion and war of aggression against Ukraine: opening statements by Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, HR/VP of the European Commission and Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission

MEPs back at a year marked by Russia’s assault on Ukraine and set out what the EU must do in support of Kyiv.Russia began its full-scale military invasion of neighbouring Ukraine on 24 February 2022. Since then, the EU and its international allies have rallied firmly behind the Kyiv government. Extracts from the debate.

One year of Russia’s invasion and war of aggression against Ukraine: extracts from the debate

MEPs debate on the CFSP and CSDP (Article 36 TEU) Implementation of the common foreign and security policy and the common security and defence policy - annual reports 2022. Opening statements by David McALLISTER (EPP, DE) and by Tom VANDENKENDELAERE (EPP, BE), Rapporteurs, by Victor NEGRESCU (S&D, RO) AFCO and Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ (Renew, ES) FEMM and by Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of a stronger Europe in the World.

Joint debate - CFSP and CSDP (Article 36 TEU) Implementation of the Common Foreign and Security Policy and the Common Security and Defence Policy: opening statements

BORRELL FONTELLES, Josep (PSE, ES, EC)

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The need for a coherent strategy for EU-China Relations: opening statements by Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the European Commission and by Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy

The need for a coherent strategy for EU-China Relations: extracts from the debate

Deterioration of democracy in Israel and consequences on the occupied territories: Opening statement by Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission in

Deterioration of democracy in Israel and consequences on the occupied territories: extracts from the debate

Key debate - One year of Russia’s invasion and war of aggression against Ukraine - Closing statements by Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries and by Josep BORRELL, High Representative for Foreign Affairs

Key debate - One year of Russia’s invasion and war of aggression against Ukraine: opening statements by Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, HR/VP of the European Commission and Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission

One year of Russia’s invasion and war of aggression against Ukraine: extracts from the debate

Joint debate - CFSP and CSDP (Article 36 TEU) Implementation of the Common Foreign and Security Policy and the Common Security and Defence Policy: opening statements

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EP Plenary session - Situation in Peru

EP Plenary session - Situation in Peru

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