Press releases
21.01.2013 - Closure of Federal Investigation Training Course (FITC), Sunday 20 January 2013
27.11.2012 - Firmato il primo trattato di cooperazione giudiziaria Italia-Iraq - Il Mondo - ASCA News
25.11.2012 - BiH - an example for Iraq? - NEWEUROPE ONLINE
05.11.2012 - EUJUST-LEX-Iraq conducted a course on International Judicial Cooperation in Al-Basra
Al-Furat News, Basra
15.10.2012 - High Judicial Council cooperate with EUJUST-LEX to conduct a training course for judges concerning Extradition and Rogatory Commissions
Independent Press Agency in Baghdad
04.10.2012 - Michael Cross, a journalist with the Law Society Gazette, London, visited EUJUST LEX-Iraq’s Erbil Field Office. Please see his article here
06.09.2012 - Promoting the Rule of Law in Iraq (Interview to Azzaman)
28.06.2012 - Public Order Training with French Visiting Experts
21.06.2012 - Kurdistan Media Coverage for Senior Prison Leadership Course, Baghdad 17th to 21st June 2012
17.06.2012 - Interview with EUJUST LEX-Iraq Head of Mission, Br. Gen. László HUSZÁR, in the Romanian journal Puterea:
14.06.2012 - La mission Eujust Lex en Irak prolongée jusqu’à fin 2013
11.06.2012 - EUJUST LEX-Iraq Meeting with the Chief Justice of Iraq, Mr. Medhat al-Mahmoud in Baghdad
10.06.2012 - EUJUST LEX-Iraq course on Leadership and Command of Serious Incidents (CSI) course in Baghdad
28.02.2012 - EUJUST LEX-Iraq course on Management of Serious Incidents in Prisons held in Erbil
05.12.2011 - EUJUST LEX-Iraq hosts the Rule of Law International policy Committee
18.10.2011 - Catherine ASHTON, HR of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, congratulates László HUSZÁR on taking office as Head of Mission of EUJUST LEX – Iraq
08.03.2011 - The United Nations and EUJUST LEX – Iraq Call for a Renewed Commitment to Promote Education for Girls and Women in Iraq
22.07.2010 - EUJUST LEX – Iraq, more than 3.400 officials trained
14.06.2010 - Council adopts its decision on the extension of the EU's integrated rule of law mission in Iraq (EUJUST LEX)
26.04.2010 - Extract from Council conclusions on CSDP, Luxembourg
The Council reaffirmed the strong commitment of the European Union to support the
continued development of the rule of law in Iraq. The proposed activities for the mission over
the next 2 years will also increase its presence and visibility in Iraq, as well as more
specialized and alumni follow up training in country, building upon the success of recent pilot
activities. The Council welcomed ongoing work in preparing EUJUST LEX's extension until
June 2012, following a strategic review.
24.03.2010 - The Head of EUJUST LEX Iraq, Francisco Díaz Alcantud, visits Iraq
11.02.2010 - EUJUST LEX New Head of Mission's First Visit to Iraq
01.01.2010 - Catherine ASHTON, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,congratulates Francisco DÍAZ ALCANTUD on taking office as Head of Mission of EUJUST LEX (Iraq)
17.11.2009 - Extract from Council conclusions on ESDP, Brussels
The Council underlined the strong continued commitment of the European Union to support the development of the rule of law in Iraq, specifically by providing training and mentoring in the area of the police, the judiciary and the penitentiary system. The Council welcomed the extension of EUJUST LEX for one year and its first pilot activities on Iraqi territory. Building on the success of these in-country activities, the mission is stepping up its engagement to support the rule of law in Iraq through further planned work. The Council stressed the importance of ensuring a geographical balance in the mission activities and the continuation of training of senior officials, in Iraq, in the region as well as in Europe.
30.06.2009 - HR Javier SOLANA welcomes the extension of the EU Integrated Rule of Law Mission for Iraq (EUJUST LEX)
25.06.2009 - "EUJUST LEX organises first activities in Iraq", Europe Diplomacy & Defence - The Agence Europe Bulletin on ESDP and NATO
22.06.2009 - Bâtir l'état de droit en Irak, published in La Libre Belgique
15.06.2009 - Council Conclusions on Iraq, Brussels
01.06.2009 - 7th Bulletin of the EU Military Staff (Impetus)
18.05.2009 - Council conclusions on EUJUST LEX, Brussels, 18 May 2009
The Council welcomed that EUJUST LEX will be extended for one year and that the mission is preparing the first pilot activities on Iraqi territory to provide training, strategic advice and mentoring to senior officials of the Iraqi Criminal Justice Sector, as the security conditions allow. The Council underlined the strong commitment of the European Union to the support of the area of rule of law in Iraq, more specifically to the police, the penitentiary and the judiciary.
20.04.2009 - Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri Kamel Al-Maliki meets Head of EUJUST LEX Mission
26.11.2008 - Briefing by Stephen White, Head of the EUJUST LEX Mission for Iraq, Brussels
12.11.2008 - EUJUST LEX Mission for Iraq receives world's most prestigious policing award
10.11.2008 - Council Conclusions on Iraq, Brussels
10.11.2008 - Motorola, International Association of Chiefs of Police Recognize Outstanding Law Enforcement Programs, San Diego
22.08.2008 - Iraqi penitentiary experts in Austria - published in Die Presse
01.08.2008 - Des magistrats et policiers irakiens formés en Belgique - published on: website of 7Sur7
06.07.2008 - Iraakse magistraten en politiemensen opgeleid in België - published in 'Het Laatste Nieuws' and 'De Morgen' on 5 July 2008 - published in De Zondag
23.06.2008 - The Council adopted a joint action amending and extending joint action 2005/190/CFSP on the EU integrated rule of law mission for Iraq
Council meeting on Iraq - EU integrated rule of law mission
(Extract from the press release of the 2881st AGRICULTURE and FISHERIES)
The Council adopted a joint action amending and extending joint action 2005/190/CFSP on the EU integrated rule of law mission for Iraq (EUJUST LEX mission). The joint action extends the EUJUST LEX mission until 30 June 2009. It also provides for a new financial reference amount up to EUR 7.2 million in order to cover expenditure related to the mission for the period from 1 July 2008 to 30 June 2009. Since 2005, the EU has been contributing towards strengthening the rule of law in Iraq and promoting human rights through EUJUST LEX by providing training courses and work experience secondments in EU member states for senior Iraqi police, judicial and penitentiary personnel. EUJUST LEX was established under joint action 2005/190/CFSP (see Official Journal L 62, 9.3.2005, p. 37).
http://www.consilium.europa.eu/cms3_applications/applications/newsroom/loadDocument.ASP?cmsID=221&LANG=en&directory=en/agricult/&fileName=101422.pdf
30.05.2008 - Iraqi police in Danish schools - published in Politi on 30 May 2008
29.05.2008 - Summary of remarks made by EU HR Javier SOLANA at the Annual Review Conference on the International Compact with Iraq, Stockholm
26.05.2008 - Council conclusions on Iraq
01.05.2008 - 5th Bulletin of the EU Military Staff (Impetus)
16.04.2008 - EU HR Javier Solana met Nouri Al-MALIKI, Prime Minister of Iraq
01.02.2008 - Helping Build Security in Iraq, UK Prison Service Network, February 2008
08.11.2007 - HoM meets Iraqi Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hoshyar Zebari
09.10.2007 - Remarks by HoM Stephen White, EUJUST LEX press briefing
10.09.2007 - Iraqi Prison Wardens Learned about the Finnish Prison Service
01.07.2007 - ESDP Newsletter article "EUJUST LEX - the EU's Integrated Rule of Law Mission for Iraq", July 2007
08.05.2007 - Javier Solana meets President of Kurdish Regional Government
07.05.2007 - Summary of remarks by Javier Solana to the EP
27.04.2007 - Javier Solana meets UN Advisor regarding ICI
17.10.2006 - Iraq - Council extends mandate of EU Integrated Rule of Law Mission
21.06.2006 - EU-US Summit Progress Report on Political & Security Issues
20.06.2006 - Javier Solana meets Iraqi Vice-President
13.06.2006 - Javier Solana addresses letter to the EU Council
12.06.2006 - Press statement on extension of EU Integrated Rule of Law Mission for Iraq
16.05.2006 - Council conclusions on Iraq
28.03.2006 - EU-Iraq Assistance Programme 2006
13.02.2006 - EU declaration on the results of Iraqi elections (15 December 2005)
01.12.2005 - ESDP Newsletter article "Rule of Law Mission - The EUJUST LEX Mission for Iraq"
21.11.2005 - Summary of intervention of Javier Solana at the Civilian Capabilities Improvement Conference
01.11.2005 - EuroFuture magazine article "The EUJUST LEX Mission in Iraq", Winter 2005
21.09.2005 - EU-Iraq Joint Declaration on Political Dialogue
18.07.2005 - Council conclusions on Iraq
22.06.2005 - Iraq International Conference Statement
09.06.2005 - Remarks by Javier Solana on EU Ministerial visit to Iraq
08.03.2005 - Comments by Javier Solana following Decision on EUJUST LEX and appointment of HOM