Foreign Affairs

Armenia-Azerbaijan - France welcomes the release of Armenian prisoners by Azerbaijan (7 Feb. 2022)

Following the February 4th meeting organized by President Macron with the President of the European Council, the President of Azerbaijan and the Prime Minister of Armenia, Azerbaijan freed eight prisoners, who were transferred via a French military plane from Baku to Yerevan, where they arrived Monday morning. At the French president's behest, this transfer operation was coordinated by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs' Crisis and Support Center together with the French (...)

Updated: Tue Feb 08 2022

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Ensuring Future is Made in America

Tritium Announces EV Charger Manufacturing Facility in Tennessee; To Produce Up To 30,000 Buy America-Compliant Chargers Per Year, Create 500 Jobs Since his first day in office, President Biden relentlessly focused on an industrial strategy to revitalize our manufacturing base, strengthen critical supply chains, drive down prices, and position U.S. workers and businesses to compete...

Updated: Tue Feb 08 2022

FACT SHEET: Vice President Kamala Harris Leads Biden-Harris Administration Day of Action to Ensure Americans Get the Tax Cred

Vice President Harris and Secretary Yellen Headline Day of Action Event Alongside White House ARP Coordinator Gene Sperling, Mayors and Major Non-Profits to Encourage Americans to Sign Up for the Expanded Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit The American Rescue Plan Made Significant Changes to Two Critical Tax Relief Programs. Expanded the Child...

Updated: Tue Feb 08 2022

One Ocean Summit: for a more sustainable ocean (from 9 to 11 February 2022)

As part of the French Presidency of the Council of the European Union and at the initiative of the President of the Republic, an international summit on the oceans will take place in Brest, from 9 to 11 February 2022. The first One Ocean Summit (OOS) will seek to step up the international community's ambition on maritime issues and put into practice our shared responsibility for the oceans. Oceans cover more than 70% of our planet's surface, yet they are all too often pushed to the sidelines (...)

Updated: Tue Feb 08 2022

President Biden Honors 117 Individuals and Organizations with Highest U.S. Award for Science and Mathematics Teachers and Men

Today, President Joe Biden named 117 teachers, mentors, and mentoring organizations as recipients of the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) and Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM). These awards honor the dedication, hard work, and important role that America's teachers and mentors play in supporting...

Updated: Tue Feb 08 2022

Remarks by President Biden on Rebuilding Our Manufacturing to Make More in America

South Court Auditorium Eisenhower Executive Office Building 2:22 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Jane, thank you. Thank you very, very much. I want to thank Secretary Granholm and Buttigieg, and Gina McCarthy, for being here today. And Congressman Jim Cooper, an old friend who did an awful lot to get this to - get...

Updated: Tue Feb 08 2022

Statement by NSC Spokesperson Emily Horne on National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's Call with NATO Secretary General Jens

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke today with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. They discussed their shared concern about Russia's build-up of forces along Ukraine's border, and underscored their commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. They discussed the readiness of the U.S. and NATO to continue engaging in dialogue with Russia to find a diplomatic...

Updated: Tue Feb 08 2022

A Message to the Congress on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Situation in and in Relation to B

TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: 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 to...

Updated: Mon Feb 07 2022

Building Europe's Digital Sovereignty (7 Feb. 22)

The Building Europe's Digital Sovereignty conference looks to take stock of recent strides made on the continent, spark discussion and create momentum to continue building Europe's digital sovereignty. The conference will showcase how the European Union is capable of taking charge of its own destiny in the digital age, so as to defend its values and economic interests, and secure its autonomy. Introducing the four pillars of Europe's digital sovereignty The conference is focused on the four (...)

Updated: Mon Feb 07 2022

Nominations and Withdrawal Sent to the Senate

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Alice Hill, of the District of Columbia, to be Deputy Administrator for Resilience, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security, vice Daniel J. Kaniewski. Mary Green Swig, of California, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the United States Institute of Peace...

Updated: Mon Feb 07 2022

President Biden Announces Key Appointees

WASHINGTON - Today, President Biden announces his intent to appoint the following individuals to serve in key roles: Elver Ariza-Silva, Member, Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Access Board Heather Dowdy, Member, Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Access Board Gregory S. Fehribach, Member, Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Access Board Mozhdeh Amelia Hamraie, Member, Architectural and...

Updated: Mon Feb 07 2022

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, February 7, 2022

James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:55 P.M. EST MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Okay. Hi, everyone. I know we have a time limit because of the press avail with the Germans, so we will get to as many people as possible. I just have a couple of items for you at the top. Today, the White...

Updated: Mon Feb 07 2022

Readout of President Biden's Meeting with Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. welcomed Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany to the White House. President Biden reaffirmed his commitment to further strengthening U.S.-German relations and working with the new Chancellor to deepen the transatlantic partnership. The leaders discussed ongoing diplomatic and deterrence efforts in response to Russia's continued military build-up on Ukraine's borders, reaffirmed their support...

Updated: Mon Feb 07 2022

Readout of Stakeholder Call on the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities Program

Today, White House National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy and Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie led a call with farmers, ranchers, foresters, and climate advocates to discuss the Department of Agriculture's new Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program, which will invest $1 billion. On the call, Advisor McCarthy tied the...

Updated: Mon Feb 07 2022

Russia - Closure of the Deutsche Welle offices (4 Feb. 2022)

France laments the decision announced by the Russian authorities on February 3 to ban the broadcasting of Deutsche Welle and to close the German media outlet's Moscow offices without any legal motive. France defends the freedom of expression and the freedom of the press both in Russia and throughout the world. The freedom of information is a fundamental right to which France is deeply committed. This right should be protected everywhere. We stand in solidarity with Germany and the employees (...)

Updated: Mon Feb 07 2022