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Today and tomorrow, Commissioner for the Mediterranean, Dubravka Šuica, will meet with Israeli authorities and the Palestinian Authority to reiterate the EU's support for peace and stability in the Middle East.
In Jerusalem, she will meet with Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Foreign Minister...

I welcome the agreement reached between the US and Iran, following sustained diplomatic efforts by several partners. The priority now is its swift and full implementation by all parties. This agreement should allow for the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

The European Commission, German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and KfW Development Bank have today launched the equity fund under the Social Entrepreneurship Fund (SEF), a landmark initiative of the Pact for the Mediterranean.

The European Union and partner development finance institutions have signed the Global Green Bond Initiative (GGBI) Fund, a new public-private investment tool to mobilise up to €20 billion of private capital for sustainable infrastructure projects in low and middle-income countries.

Thank you, dear Nikos, for hosting us here today, Together with my friend António Costa, President Aoun, President al-Sharaa, We had a very good meeting. We welcome the prolongation of the ceasefire between the United States and Iran. And the ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel.

We had an orientation debate, mostly on the economic impact of the crisis in the Middle East on the European Union. As we all know, for 44 days now, once again the Middle East has been engulfed in war.

We welcome the two-week ceasefire concluded between the United States and Iran today.

The new steps approved by Israel’s security cabinet for the West Bank are counterproductive and incompatible with international law. They risk undermining ongoing international efforts aimed at stabilization and the advancement of peaceful efforts in the region.

The European Commission has announced its initial €1.9 billion humanitarian aid budget for 2026, at a time when 239 million people need assistance and major donors are cutting funding. Commissioner for equality, preparedness and crisis management, Hadja Lahbib, brings this commitment to Davos today

Yesterday, Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management, Hadja Lahbib released the following statement: “I condemn the Israeli decision to forcibly enter and demolish the United Nations Sheikh Jarrah compound held by United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees...

Today, the European Commission has registered the European Citizens' Initiative (ECI) entitled ‘Demand the full suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement in view of Israel's violations of human rights'.

The return of the Israeli hostages is a moment of pure joy for those families. And a moment of relief for the entire world. It means that a page can be turned. A new chapter can begin. Europe fully supports the peace plan brokered by the United States, Qatar, Egypt, and Türkiye.

I welcome the announcement of an agreement to secure a ceasefire and the release of hostages in Gaza, based on the proposal put forward by President Trump. I commend the diplomatic efforts of the United States, Qatar, Egypt, and Türkiye in achieving this breakthrough.

The Israeli authorities’ decision of 23 September to close the Allenby/King Hussein Bridge crossing for passenger access in both directions and for cargo traffic impacts freedom of movement between the West Bank and Jordan as well as the humanitarian response in Gaza.

The EU condemns the strike by IDF which has caused a number of civilian fatalities, including children, on Sunday in Southern Lebanon. This incident follows an escalation of IDF attacks and warnings.

Presidents, Prime Ministers, Excellencies, When the night is darkest, we must hold fast to our compass. And our compass is the two-State solution. 7 October has opened one of the darkest chapters in the history. We all agree that the tragedy in Gaza must stop right now.

You have said it already, the situation in Gaza and in the West Bank is unacceptable.

As Commission we continue to advocate for a Two-State solution, one based on a secure Israel and a viable Palestinian Authority.

We are doing it with words but also with targeted actions.

Following the announcement of President von der Leyen in her State of the Union address, the European Commission presented today its proposal to the Council to suspend certain trade-related provisions of the Association Agreement between the EU and Israel (“the Agreement”)

Excellencies, The European Union is honoured to lead, with our Arab League partners, the work on the 'Peace Day Effort'.
By working together on the vision for the 'day after', we lay the ground for it to become a reality...