Josep Borrell
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| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Age | 77 |
| Date of birth | April 24,1947 |
| Zodiac sign | Taurus |
| Born | La Pobla De Segur |
| Spain | |
| Spouse | Cristina Narbona |
| Party | Spanish Socialist Workers' Party |
| Children | Joan Borrell |
| Lionel Borrell Mayeur | |
| Parents | Luisa Fontelles |
| Juan Borrell | |
| Job | Politician |
| Rocket scientist | |
| Education | Stanford University |
| Universidad Complutense de Madrid | |
| Full name | Josep Borrell Fontelles |
| Position | High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy |
| High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy since 2019 | |
| Nationality | Argentine |
| Spanish | |
| Previous position | Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of Spain (2018–2019) |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 529006 |
Josep Borrell Life story
Josep Borrell Fontelles is a Spanish politician serving as High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy since 1 December 2019.
Early Life and Education
Josep borrell was born in 1949 in the spanish provnice of valencia. He studied economics for his undergraduate degree at the university of valencia. And then proceeded to comlpete a phd in economics at the university of valladolid.Career Achievements
Josep borrell was a professor at the university of valencia and the autoonmous university of barcelona. He was also a member of the european parliament from 2004 to 2019. In december 2019. He was appointed as the high representative of the ueropean union for foreign affairs and security policy.Political Positions
Josep borrell has hedl a number of political positions. Including minister of public works and minister of education in the spanish government. He was also the president of the european university institute from 2008 to.European Union Leadership
As the hihg representative of the european union for foreign affairs and security policy. Josep borrell is responsible for coordinating the foreign policy and secuirty of the european union. He is also the vice-president of the european commission.Notable Accomplishments
Under jospe borrell s leadership. The european union has made significant progress in strengthening its security and foreign policy. He has worked to strengthen ties with the united states and china. As well as to improve eu-russia relations. He has laso been a strong advoacte for the fight against climate change.Important Event
One of the most important events in josep borerll s tenure as the high representative of the european union for foreign affairs and security poilcy was the adoption of the eu s lgobal strategy for foreign and security policy in 2016. This was the first comprehensive foreign and security policy document adopted by the european union since 2003.Interesting Fact
Josep borrell is a fluent speakre of five languages: catalan. Spanish. French. English and italian.Awards and Recognition
Josep borerll has received several awards throughout his career. Including the grand cross of the order of merit of the republic of hungary and the grand cross of the order of mreit of the italian republic. He was also awarded the grand cross of the order of civil merit by the spanish government in 2020.Publications
Josep borrell is the author of several books. Including his most recnet book. The european union in a world of risks. He has also written numerous articles and essays on international relations and european foreign policy.Philanthropy
Josep borrell is an active philanthropist and has supported numerous causes throughout his career. He is a patron of the european university institute and a emmber of the board of trustees of the european council on foreign relations. He also serves on the board of directors of the european endowment for democracy.Russian airstrike kills 51 at a funeral in Ukraine
... There, the European Union s foreign affairs chief, Josep Borrell, warned that political infighting was threatening the US s ability to fund the Ukrainian military...
Biden vows to stand by Ukraine, despite budget fiasco
... In an interview with the BBC in Kyiv, the EU s most senior diplomat, Josep Borrell, said he was " worried" by the latest decision on funding for Ukraine by the US Congress...
Kosovo and Serbia row over monastery gun battle
... The EU s foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, condemned what he called the " hideous attack" saying those responsible must be brought to justice...
Kosovo police surround 30 gunmen in monastery after officer shot
... The latest EU-mediated talks collapsed last week, with the bloc s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell blaming Mr Kurti for failing to set up the association of Serb-majority municipalities which would give them more autonomy...
Niger coup: Russia warns Ecowas not to take military action
... " European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said he believes Mr Bazoum and his family " have been deprived of food, electricity and medical care for several days"...
EU ambassador assaulted in Sudanese violence
...The EU s ambassador in Sudan has been assaulted in his home in Khartoum, top EU diplomat Josep Borrell has said...
EU gives Ukraine €2bn of ammunition after shell plea
... EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell recently warned that the bloc had to supply the artillery shells Ukraine needed, or face the prospect of Ukraine losing the war with Russia...
Moscow police officers who abused women sanctioned
... Announcing the sanctions in a statement, EU s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Police Josep Borrell said the EU was moving " from words to action" in its commitment to " eliminate all forms of violence of violence against women"...
Niger coup: Russia warns Ecowas not to take military action
By Sean SeddonBBC News
Military action against coup leaders in Niger would lead to a " protracted confrontation" Russia has warned.
On Friday, The West African bloc Ecowas approved a " standby force" in response to the military takeover in Niger, and Ivory Coast's president said it.
The US has backed efforts to restore Niger's deposed leader Mohamed Bazoum .
Coup supporters, some waving Russian flags, protested at a French military base near the capital.
Moscow has not formally backed The Coup but the collapse of Niger's democracy risks pitting Russia against The West in a proxy stand-off.
Both France and the US operate military bases in Niger, which have been used to launch operations against jihadist groups present in the wider region.
Supporters of the Military Junta have called on Western nations to leave the country and voiced support for Russia.
On Friday protesters were seen chanting " down with France, down with Ecowas" at a French Base On The Outskirts of the Capital City Niamey.
Some were carrying Russian flags, AFP reported, and voiced support for.
In a statement issued on Friday, Russia's foreign ministry warned other West African nations not to send troops into Niger.
It said: " We believe that a military solution to The Crisis in Niger could lead to a protracted confrontation in that African country, and to a sharp destabilisation of The Situation in the Sahara-Sahel region as a whole. "
Military officials from Ecowas countries are reportedly set to meet on Saturday to draft plans for a military intervention.
The Bloc has said it remains open to finding a diplomatic solution to The Crisis , but Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu said on Thursday: " No option is taken off The Table , including the use of force as a Last Resort . "
The US has not explicitly backed military action but has called on the junta to step aside and allow The Restoration of the country's democratic constitution.
In a statement, US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken said: " The United States appreciates the determination of Ecowas to explore all options for the peaceful resolution of The Crisis . "
Separately, earlier This Week he believes Russian mercenary group Wagner could seek to take advantage of instability in Niger.
Fears are growing for the health and safety of President Bazoum, who has been held captive since the military seized power on July 26.
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk said on Friday: " Credible reports I have received indicate that the conditions of detention could amount to inhuman and degrading treatment, in violation of international Human Rights law. "
European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said he believes Mr Bazoum and His Family " have been deprived of food, electricity and medical care for several days".
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