On this page, learn more about the massive and unprecedented EU sanctions against Russia.

As of 1 January 2025, the Office of the Secretary-General’s Envoy on Technology will transition to a new UN Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies (ODET). This development flows from a decision by the UN General Assembly on 24 December 2024, following the adoption of the Global Digital Compact at the Summit of the Future in September 2024.

In December 2024, EUNAVFOR MED IRINI continued its operations as part of the European integrated approach to Libya. In December 2024, Operation EUNAVFOR MED IRINI investigated 401 merchant vessels via radio calls (out of 17.161) and carried out 4 visits on ships with Masters’ consent (out of 692). The Operation also monitored 44 suspect flights (out of 1.698) and continued to monitor 25 airports...