European Union Delegations to the United Nations
@euatun.bsky.social
Official news from the EU Delegations to the United Nations in New York, Geneva and Vienna.
We strongly condemn the ongoing conflict in Sudan & the RSF’s takeover of El Fasher. Civilians are the primary victims. We are shocked by reports of atrocities: ethnic violence, extrajudicial executions & sexual violence. We urge external actors to comply w/ the UN arms embargo.
November 14, 2025 at 10:40 AM
We strongly condemn the ongoing conflict in Sudan & the RSF’s takeover of El Fasher. Civilians are the primary victims. We are shocked by reports of atrocities: ethnic violence, extrajudicial executions & sexual violence. We urge external actors to comply w/ the UN arms embargo.
🇪🇺🇺🇳⚕️ Strong partnership for global health! The @WHO’s role is essential in tackling today’s global health challenges. The EU will continue to support efforts to advance the global health agenda worldwide — that was the key message by EU Amb Potzel in her meeting with WHO DG Dr Tedros.
November 12, 2025 at 4:36 PM
🇪🇺🇺🇳⚕️ Strong partnership for global health! The @WHO’s role is essential in tackling today’s global health challenges. The EU will continue to support efforts to advance the global health agenda worldwide — that was the key message by EU Amb Potzel in her meeting with WHO DG Dr Tedros.
EVERY SINGLE DAY the equivalent of 2,000 garbage trucks full of plastic are dumped into the world’s oceans, rivers & lakes.
We don’t need to tell you why this is bad. We just need to remind you that we need to take action.
#BeatPlasticPollution #COP30
We don’t need to tell you why this is bad. We just need to remind you that we need to take action.
#BeatPlasticPollution #COP30
November 12, 2025 at 2:10 PM
EVERY SINGLE DAY the equivalent of 2,000 garbage trucks full of plastic are dumped into the world’s oceans, rivers & lakes.
We don’t need to tell you why this is bad. We just need to remind you that we need to take action.
#BeatPlasticPollution #COP30
We don’t need to tell you why this is bad. We just need to remind you that we need to take action.
#BeatPlasticPollution #COP30
EU welcomes unanimous adoption of the Doha Political Declaration at the World Social Summit, placing social & sustainable development at the heart of the global agenda.
Only together can we eradicate poverty, reduce inequalities & ensure decent work.
Statement: www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/...
Only together can we eradicate poverty, reduce inequalities & ensure decent work.
Statement: www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/...
November 5, 2025 at 5:13 PM
EU welcomes unanimous adoption of the Doha Political Declaration at the World Social Summit, placing social & sustainable development at the heart of the global agenda.
Only together can we eradicate poverty, reduce inequalities & ensure decent work.
Statement: www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/...
Only together can we eradicate poverty, reduce inequalities & ensure decent work.
Statement: www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/...
Did you know that at #UNGA80, the EU’s reinforced its support for health, gender equality & human rights. New EU initiatives include:
🔹 €40m for resilient health systems via WHO
🔹 €16.38m for OHCHR
🔹 €8m for Afghan women’s rights with UN Women
🔹 €40m for resilient health systems via WHO
🔹 €16.38m for OHCHR
🔹 €8m for Afghan women’s rights with UN Women
November 5, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Did you know that at #UNGA80, the EU’s reinforced its support for health, gender equality & human rights. New EU initiatives include:
🔹 €40m for resilient health systems via WHO
🔹 €16.38m for OHCHR
🔹 €8m for Afghan women’s rights with UN Women
🔹 €40m for resilient health systems via WHO
🔹 €16.38m for OHCHR
🔹 €8m for Afghan women’s rights with UN Women
💡 With nearly a quarter of the UN’s regular budget provided by the EU and its Member States, the EU remains a cornerstone of multilateralism: investing in health, education, equality and job creation as part of a sustainable future for all.
November 5, 2025 at 4:35 PM
💡 With nearly a quarter of the UN’s regular budget provided by the EU and its Member States, the EU remains a cornerstone of multilateralism: investing in health, education, equality and job creation as part of a sustainable future for all.
The European Convention on Human Rights, adopted 75 years ago, stands as a milestone of international cooperation: Protecting rights, strengthening democracy and advancing the rule of law across Europe and beyond. #ECHR75 #HumanRights
November 4, 2025 at 3:58 PM
The European Convention on Human Rights, adopted 75 years ago, stands as a milestone of international cooperation: Protecting rights, strengthening democracy and advancing the rule of law across Europe and beyond. #ECHR75 #HumanRights
#TeamEurope Ambassadors met today with @itusecgen.bsky.social to discuss strengthening EU-ITU cooperation to advance inclusive, secure and human-centric digital transformation. 🌐🇪🇺 🌍📡
November 4, 2025 at 3:54 PM
#TeamEurope Ambassadors met today with @itusecgen.bsky.social to discuss strengthening EU-ITU cooperation to advance inclusive, secure and human-centric digital transformation. 🌐🇪🇺 🌍📡
This week in Geneva: the #MinamataCOP6 seeks to advances global action to phase out mercury & protect human health & the environment. We 🇪🇺 look forward to an ambitious outcome and to further strengthening the Minamata Convention. #MakeMercuryHistory
November 4, 2025 at 11:39 AM
This week in Geneva: the #MinamataCOP6 seeks to advances global action to phase out mercury & protect human health & the environment. We 🇪🇺 look forward to an ambitious outcome and to further strengthening the Minamata Convention. #MakeMercuryHistory
Yesterday, we welcomed a group of Master’s students from Erasmus University to the EU Delegation to the UN in Geneva 🇪🇺.
The discussion focused on the EU’s engagement at the Human Rights Council and our work to promote and protect human rights worldwide.
#EUinUN #HumanRights
The discussion focused on the EU’s engagement at the Human Rights Council and our work to promote and protect human rights worldwide.
#EUinUN #HumanRights
October 31, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Yesterday, we welcomed a group of Master’s students from Erasmus University to the EU Delegation to the UN in Geneva 🇪🇺.
The discussion focused on the EU’s engagement at the Human Rights Council and our work to promote and protect human rights worldwide.
#EUinUN #HumanRights
The discussion focused on the EU’s engagement at the Human Rights Council and our work to promote and protect human rights worldwide.
#EUinUN #HumanRights
😈👹👻 Happy Halloween from the EU! 🇪🇺
October 31, 2025 at 1:22 PM
😈👹👻 Happy Halloween from the EU! 🇪🇺
The EU reaffirmed its strong support for @unmigration.bsky.social as a key partner for humane, comprehensive & effective migration policy. We thank IOM for its contribution to implementing EU & its Member States’ migration policies, notably the EU Pact on Migration & Asylum.
October 28, 2025 at 4:39 PM
The EU reaffirmed its strong support for @unmigration.bsky.social as a key partner for humane, comprehensive & effective migration policy. We thank IOM for its contribution to implementing EU & its Member States’ migration policies, notably the EU Pact on Migration & Asylum.
#TeamEurope united! 🇪🇺Huge thanks to all EU Ambassadors in Geneva for making today’s Strategic Retreat an inspiring exercise! Concrete proposals developed today will make our joint work even more impactful - delivering on peace, human rights & sustainable development. 🌍🤝
October 28, 2025 at 3:34 PM
#TeamEurope united! 🇪🇺Huge thanks to all EU Ambassadors in Geneva for making today’s Strategic Retreat an inspiring exercise! Concrete proposals developed today will make our joint work even more impactful - delivering on peace, human rights & sustainable development. 🌍🤝
Technology must serve humanity, not the other way around; serve the many, not the few. Ambassador Deike Potzel stressed today at @DiplomacyEdu the EU's position on #AI: We want AI that is human-centric and human-rights-based. Thanks to 🇲🇽 🇨🇦 for co-sponsoring this event w/ us!
October 27, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Technology must serve humanity, not the other way around; serve the many, not the few. Ambassador Deike Potzel stressed today at @DiplomacyEdu the EU's position on #AI: We want AI that is human-centric and human-rights-based. Thanks to 🇲🇽 🇨🇦 for co-sponsoring this event w/ us!
We look forward to #YAS25 and to meeting this year’s impressive young activists. The EU 🇪🇺has proudly co-sponsored the Young Activists Summit since its inception 🤝 supporting youth voices and engagement in shaping a fairer, safer, and more connected world. 🌏 #YAS25 #FromHashtagToAction
October 27, 2025 at 3:11 PM
We look forward to #YAS25 and to meeting this year’s impressive young activists. The EU 🇪🇺has proudly co-sponsored the Young Activists Summit since its inception 🤝 supporting youth voices and engagement in shaping a fairer, safer, and more connected world. 🌏 #YAS25 #FromHashtagToAction
Afternoon tea with EU Ambassador Deike Potzel! ☕ Our trainees enjoyed an inspiring exchange at the Ambassador’s residence — discussing careers in diplomacy and the challenges and opportunities of multilateralism. 🌍🤝
October 27, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Afternoon tea with EU Ambassador Deike Potzel! ☕ Our trainees enjoyed an inspiring exchange at the Ambassador’s residence — discussing careers in diplomacy and the challenges and opportunities of multilateralism. 🌍🤝
From humanitarian relief in Ukraine to the adoption of the Pandemic Agreement at WHO, the work done here in Geneva saves lives and strengthens multilateral action every day. 🌍🤝
#UNDay #TeamEurope #MultilateralismMatters #EUintheUN
#UNDay #TeamEurope #MultilateralismMatters #EUintheUN
October 24, 2025 at 2:11 PM
From humanitarian relief in Ukraine to the adoption of the Pandemic Agreement at WHO, the work done here in Geneva saves lives and strengthens multilateral action every day. 🌍🤝
#UNDay #TeamEurope #MultilateralismMatters #EUintheUN
#UNDay #TeamEurope #MultilateralismMatters #EUintheUN
Open dialogue, building bridges, multilateralism - the EU firmly stands w/@unctad.bsky.social on the endeavour to advance sustainable & inclusive development worldwide. Today 🇪🇺@teresaribera.ec.europa.eu underlined at #UNCTAD16 the EU's commitment to accelerate progress towards the SDGs & #Agenda2030
October 22, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Open dialogue, building bridges, multilateralism - the EU firmly stands w/@unctad.bsky.social on the endeavour to advance sustainable & inclusive development worldwide. Today 🇪🇺@teresaribera.ec.europa.eu underlined at #UNCTAD16 the EU's commitment to accelerate progress towards the SDGs & #Agenda2030
🇪🇺 Exec. Vice-President @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu met today with @unctad.bsky.social SG
@rebecagrynspan.bsky.social thanking her for her leadership, her steer and for maintaining the organisation’s focus on inclusive and sustainable development. The EU stands firmly with UNCTAD in this endeavour 🌍
@rebecagrynspan.bsky.social thanking her for her leadership, her steer and for maintaining the organisation’s focus on inclusive and sustainable development. The EU stands firmly with UNCTAD in this endeavour 🌍
October 22, 2025 at 3:09 PM
🇪🇺 Exec. Vice-President @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu met today with @unctad.bsky.social SG
@rebecagrynspan.bsky.social thanking her for her leadership, her steer and for maintaining the organisation’s focus on inclusive and sustainable development. The EU stands firmly with UNCTAD in this endeavour 🌍
@rebecagrynspan.bsky.social thanking her for her leadership, her steer and for maintaining the organisation’s focus on inclusive and sustainable development. The EU stands firmly with UNCTAD in this endeavour 🌍
This morning, 🇪🇺Executive Vice-President @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu joined #TeamEurope Ambassadors in Geneva for an exchange on advancing a clean, just and competitive transition and deepening the EU’s engagement across multilateral Geneva.
October 22, 2025 at 3:07 PM
This morning, 🇪🇺Executive Vice-President @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu joined #TeamEurope Ambassadors in Geneva for an exchange on advancing a clean, just and competitive transition and deepening the EU’s engagement across multilateral Geneva.
A day in the life 🇪🇺✨
What’s it like to be the EU’s Ambassador to the UN in Geneva?
Our trainee Emirhan spent the day with Ambassador Deike Potzel - from meetings to high-level discussions - advancing international cooperation for a more just, equal & peaceful world. 🌍🤝
What’s it like to be the EU’s Ambassador to the UN in Geneva?
Our trainee Emirhan spent the day with Ambassador Deike Potzel - from meetings to high-level discussions - advancing international cooperation for a more just, equal & peaceful world. 🌍🤝
October 22, 2025 at 7:50 AM
A day in the life 🇪🇺✨
What’s it like to be the EU’s Ambassador to the UN in Geneva?
Our trainee Emirhan spent the day with Ambassador Deike Potzel - from meetings to high-level discussions - advancing international cooperation for a more just, equal & peaceful world. 🌍🤝
What’s it like to be the EU’s Ambassador to the UN in Geneva?
Our trainee Emirhan spent the day with Ambassador Deike Potzel - from meetings to high-level discussions - advancing international cooperation for a more just, equal & peaceful world. 🌍🤝
Very good to reconnect with IFRC SG @jaganchapagain.bsky.social and discuss how to continue partnering towards principled, effective and localised humanitarian action, which both the @ifrc.org and the EU remain strongly committed to.
October 21, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Very good to reconnect with IFRC SG @jaganchapagain.bsky.social and discuss how to continue partnering towards principled, effective and localised humanitarian action, which both the @ifrc.org and the EU remain strongly committed to.
#UNCTAD16 is an opportunity to shape our common future - for a fairer, greener, more inclusive & resilient global economy.🌍
🇪🇺 Executive Vice-President @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu will represent the EU at this key Conference. Together, let's accelerate progress towards achieving #Agenda2030!
🇪🇺 Executive Vice-President @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu will represent the EU at this key Conference. Together, let's accelerate progress towards achieving #Agenda2030!
October 20, 2025 at 10:08 AM
#UNCTAD16 is an opportunity to shape our common future - for a fairer, greener, more inclusive & resilient global economy.🌍
🇪🇺 Executive Vice-President @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu will represent the EU at this key Conference. Together, let's accelerate progress towards achieving #Agenda2030!
🇪🇺 Executive Vice-President @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu will represent the EU at this key Conference. Together, let's accelerate progress towards achieving #Agenda2030!
A world without the death penalty! Cruel, inhuman and irreversible, capital punishment has no place in modern justice. Today, we strongly reaffirm the EU’s unequivocal opposition to the death penalty, in all cases & all circumstances. #AbolishTheDeathPenalty ✊🇪🇺
October 10, 2025 at 9:59 AM
A world without the death penalty! Cruel, inhuman and irreversible, capital punishment has no place in modern justice. Today, we strongly reaffirm the EU’s unequivocal opposition to the death penalty, in all cases & all circumstances. #AbolishTheDeathPenalty ✊🇪🇺
Great meeting w/ @itu.int leadership @itusecgen.bsky.social @tlamanauskas.bsky.social & 🇪🇺 Amb Deike Potzel.
The EU values @ITU as a key partner in setting global rules & standards for critical technologies and in shaping multilateral cooperation on connectivity, digital inclusion & emerging tech.
The EU values @ITU as a key partner in setting global rules & standards for critical technologies and in shaping multilateral cooperation on connectivity, digital inclusion & emerging tech.
October 9, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Great meeting w/ @itu.int leadership @itusecgen.bsky.social @tlamanauskas.bsky.social & 🇪🇺 Amb Deike Potzel.
The EU values @ITU as a key partner in setting global rules & standards for critical technologies and in shaping multilateral cooperation on connectivity, digital inclusion & emerging tech.
The EU values @ITU as a key partner in setting global rules & standards for critical technologies and in shaping multilateral cooperation on connectivity, digital inclusion & emerging tech.