Organisational Meeting about the Universal Periodic Review of the United States of America    7 November 2025   EU statement   Mr. President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the EU member states that are members of this Council. This statement has been agreed by the EU as a whole. From the onset, the European Union would like to reaffirm its steadfast support for the Universal Periodic Review: a vital and unique mechanism for promoting human rights globally.  The UPR is effective