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

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

EP Plenary session - The escalating humanitarian crisis on the EU/Belarusian border in particular in Poland

EP Plenary session - The escalating humanitarian crisis on the Polish/Belarusian border

EP Plenary session - Situation in Nicaragua

EP Plenary session - The situation in Afghanistan

EP Plenary session - The current political situation in Georgia

David SASSOLI - EP President meets with Josep BORRELL - Spain’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and appointed as High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy

Federica MOGHERINI in plenary session Week 50 2017 in Strasbourg

Plenary session week 11 2015 in Strasbourg - Annual report from the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy to the European Parliament

Plenary session week 07 2015 in Strasbourg - Situation in Ukraine  Statement by the Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy

This memoclip shows extracts from Josep Borrell's term as President of the European Parliament (2004-2007) and as High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (2019-2024). During his presidency, Borrell played a crucial role in the EU's historic enlargement, overseeing the integration of Romania and Bulgaria as member states. The clip includes notable moments from his presidency, such as meetings with European leaders like Tony Blair and Angela Merkel, and highlights his later role as High Representative, including his appearances in the European Parliament representing the European Commission.

Memoclip: Josep BORRELL, former President of the European Parliament (2004-2007) and High-Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs (2019-2024), and the European Parliament

On 7th October 2019, Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, from Spain, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Policy and Security Policy/Vice-President-designate for Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight, is heard by the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) of the European Parliament in Brussels to test his general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to his portfolio. On this occasion, Josep BORRELL FONTELLES has the opportunity to make an opening statement. The following transcription is the result of an automatic process. Check Against delivery.

Hearing of Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, High Representative/Vice President-designate of the European Commission: Opening statement by Josep BORRELL FONTELLES

High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy

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