Human rights: EU appoints a new Special Representative

 

Press material Monday 26 February 2024

● Council of the EU   26/02/2024 15:27 | Press release | Human rights: EU appoints a new Special Representative   Today the Council appointed Olof Skoog as EU Special Representative (EUSR) for human rights succeeding Eamon Gilmore whose tenure of 5 years comes to an end on 29 February. Mr Skoog will take up his duties on 1 March 2024 for an initial period of two years. The new EU Special Representative will continue the work of his predecessors to contribute to the implementation of the EU’s policy on human rights, EU’s positions on promoting compliance with international humanitarian law and support for international criminal justice. Furthermore, he will help establish a stronger European voice through dialogues on human rights with governments in third countries and international and regional organisations, as well as with civil society organisations and other relevant actors. The Special Representative will work closely with the European External Action Service and EU institutions to ensure the effectiveness and visibility of EU human rights policy in external actions. Mr. Skoog is a Swedish diplomat with extensive national and EU experience across a wide range of positions. Most recently, he was Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations from December 2019 until August 2023. EU Special Representatives are proposed by the High Representative to promote the EU's policies and interests in certain regions and countries, as well as issues of particular concern or interest for the EU. They play an active role in efforts to consolidate peace, stability and the rule of law. The first EU Special Representatives were appointed in 1996. Currently, ten EUSRs support the work of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell. Olaf Skoog – CV EU Special Representatives (EEAS website) Protection and promotion of human rights (background information)

IMF:How the G20 Can Build on the World Economy’s Recent Resilience

 

Dear MARIA, We just published a new blog—please find the full text below.  How the G20 Can Build on the World Economy’s Recent Resilience (Credit: Sailko/Wikipedia CC) By Kristalina Georgieva It’s fitting that G20 finance ministers and central bank governors will meet this week at Sao Paulo’s Biennale Pavilion, designed by famed architect Oscar Niemeyer. With its flowing lines and striking façade, it is a monument to the boldness of modern Brazil. I hope the G20 takes inspiration from this landmark to act boldly, too. With recent improvement to the global-near term outlook, G20 policymakers have an opportunity to rebuild policy momentum, setting their sights on a more equitable, prosperous, sustainable, and cooperative future.

European Stability Mechanism :ESM appoints Pilar Castrillo as Head of Economic and Market Analysis

ESM APPOINTS PILAR CASTRILLO AS HEAD OF ECONOMIC AND MARKET ANALYSIS
26 February 2024
ESM Press Release no. 3/2024

(Luxembourg) - The European Stability Mechanism (ESM) has appointed Pilar Castrillo to the position of Head of the Economic and Market Analysis division, part of the Chief Economist department.

Ms Castrillo had been serving as Deputy Head of the division since September 2019 and Acting Head since May 2023. Her division monitors and assess risks in the euro area economy and financial markets, and coordinates related economic and policy research. During this period, she has been instrumental in substantively developing the division's capacity.

"I am glad about Pilar’s promotion to Head of the Economic and Market Analysis Division. She is a highly skilled economist who has demonstrated her excellent capabilities and expertise, leading the division, first as deputy and then as acting head. The team plays a pivotal role in ESM operations by analysing the macroeconomic environment and financial markets, and I am happy that Pilar will continue to guide its activities”, said ESM Managing Director Pierre Gramegna.

Prior to joining the ESM in 2019, Pilar Castrillo worked at Telefonica S.A. as macroeconomist and manager, covering different euro area and Latin American economies and financial markets. She also worked at NERA Economic Consulting.

Ms Castrillo holds two Bachelor’s degrees (in Economics and Law) from Carlos III University in Madrid, and a Master’s degree in Economics and Finance from the Centre of Monetary and Financial Studies (CEMFI) in Madrid.



Pilar Castrillo, Head of Economic and Market Analysis

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About the ESM

<p>The European Stability Mechanism (ESM) has the mandate to preserve financial stability in the euro area by providing financial assistance to Member States with severe financing problems. It is a permanent inter-governmental institution, operating since October 2012. The shareholders of the ESM are the 20 euro area Member States. All financial assistance to Member States is linked to appropriate conditionality. The ESM finances its assistance by issuing bonds and other debt instruments. It has a total subscribed capital of approximately €700 billion, which comprises €80 billion in paid-in capital and €624 billion in committed callable capital. The ESM’s maximum lending capacity is €500 billion.</p>

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G7 Leaders’ Statement, 24 February 2024

 

Press material Saturday 24 February 2024

● European Council   24/02/2024 19:09 | Statements and remarks | G7 Leaders’ Statement, 24 February 2024   We the Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) met today with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to reaffirm our unwavering support for Ukraine and salute once more the bravery and resilience of the Ukrainian people who have been fighting tirelessly for Ukraine’s freedom and democratic future. They have resisted for two years Russia’s illegal, unjustifiable, and unprovoked full-scale invasion which constitutes a blatant violation of the UN Charter. They have proven their will to defeat President Putin’s war machine, restore their nation’s territorial integrity, and defend Ukraine’s sovereignty and independence. President Putin has failed to achieve his strategic objective of subjugating Ukraine. Instead, he is forcing his own people to pay a heavy price for his government’s reckless actions each day. He has drained Russia’s resources to fund an unnecessary war, torn Russian families apart, and claimed hundreds of thousands of Russian lives.

Council conclusions at the start of the 13th World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference

 

Press material Sunday 25 February 2024

● Council of the EU   25/02/2024 15:35 | Press release | Council conclusions at the start of the 13th World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference   The European Union is committed to an open and rules-based multilateral trading system, with a modernised WTO at its core. The last Ministerial Conference (MC12) in June 2022 delivered many positive outcomes that WTO members should build on. The EU supports a meaningful package of outcomes for the 13th World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference (MC13) that could serve as a stepping stone for further reforms to be agreed no later than at MC14. It also calls on all WTO Members to contribute constructively according to their needs and capacities.The stability and predictability of a rules-based system are needed more than ever to act as a bulwark against an increasingly fragmented economic order. The Council strongly welcomes the accession of Comoros and Timor-Leste to the WTO and notes that these accessions are expected to make a positive and lasting contribution to economic reform and sustainable development in both countries. Their accession, the first ones since 2016, shows the continuing appeal and staying power of the WTO as a multilateral organization.

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