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EU support to the peace process in Colombia: Commissioner Urpilainen receives the report from the Colombian Truth Commission
Today, European Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jutta Urpilainen, met with Leyner Palacios, Commissioner for the Colombian Truth Commission. The meeting coincides with the publication of the Truth Commission’s final report on the country’s internal armed conflict since 1958.
Horn of Africa initiative: the EU steps up its commitments to the region
Jutta Urpilainen, EU Commissioner for International Partnerships, participated in the 13th Horn of Africa initiative Ministerial meeting. It was the occasion to reiterate EU’s full support to the initiative and to the Horn of Africa countries.
30th Lorenzo Natali Media Prize: Winners announced
At a Ceremony held at the 2022 European Development Days in Brussels, Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jutta Urpilainen, announced today the winners of this year's Lorenzo Natali Prize.