On June 26, 2001, by Executive Order 13219, the President declared a national emergency with respect to the Western Balkans pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States constituted by the actions…
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Letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Western Balkans
Dear Madam Speaker: (Dear Madam President:) Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the emergency is…
Readout of Joseph R. Biden, Jr.’s Call with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and reaffirmed his support for the European Union, a fundamental partner for the United States, and his commitment to continue implementing the outcomes from the June U.S.-EU Summit. They discussed the important work of the U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council,…
FACT SHEET: Implementing the United States Strategy on Countering Corruption: Accomplishments and Renewed Commitment in the Year of Action
On December 6, 2021, President Biden issued the first United States Strategy on Countering Corruption to meet the grave threat transnational corruption poses to U.S. national security. The Strategy resulted from an interagency study the President mandated when he made combating corruption a core U.S. priority in his first National Security Study Memorandum. Organized in five pillars, the…
Background Press Call Previewing the German Chancellor’s Visit
5:09 P.M. EST MODERATOR: Thank you, everyone, for joining us today on this background press call previewing the German Chancellor’s visit tomorrow. As a reminder of the ground rules, this briefing will be on background, attributable to a “senior administration official,” and embargoed until 5:00 a.m. Eastern tomorrow, Monday, February 7th. For your own awareness but not for…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Emily Horne on National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s and Deputy National Security Advisor Daleep Singh’s Meetings with German Counterparts
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met today with Dr. Jan Hecker, Foreign and Security Advisor to the German Chancellor, to discuss our close cooperation on a range of regional and global issues. They talked about the upcoming G7 leaders meeting and NATO summit, the importance of securing Europe’s energy future, collective efforts to share COVID-19…
U.S.-EU Summit Joint Statement
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Statement by National Security Council Spokesperson Emily Horne on National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Call with Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic of Croatia
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke by phone today with Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic. Mr. Sullivan expressed the Biden Administration’s appreciation for the strong U.S.-Croatia relationship and commitment to strengthening transatlantic ties. Mr. Sullivan congratulated the Prime Minister on Croatia’s recent inauguration of its KrK Island liquefied natural gas terminal and its progress on meeting…
FACT SHEET: Rebuilding, Revitalizing, and Raising the Ambition of U.S.-EU Relations
The United States and the European Union represent 780 million people who share democratic values and the largest economic relationship in the world. Together the U.S. and EU laid the foundations of the world economy and the rules-based international order after World War II. We share a deep commitment and investment in the multilateral system,…
Readout of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Call with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis of Greece
President Joseph R. Biden spoke today with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. He congratulated Greece on the celebration of its bicentennial and expressed his commitment to further deepening the strong bilateral ties between our countries. He also conveyed his appreciation for our growing defense cooperation, including through the U.S. Naval Support Activity Souda Bay. The two leaders…
