Democracy Must Prevail in the Sahel
It is a mistake to believe that military juntas can effectively combat terrorist movements or human trafficking. The European Union and all EU member states must continue to support Niger's democratically elected president, and demand a restoration of the country's constitutional order.
BRUSSELS – Some events are more memorable than others and serve as landmarks for a term in office. I will always remember attending a ceremony in Paris, in December 2019, to honor 13 French soldiers who had died in Mali. It was my first official act as High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.