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Today, the EU has increased its humanitarian assistance to the most vulnerable people in Palestine by €8 million, taking the total to €34.4 million this year. The additional funding will be dedicated to supporting victims of the recent violence

The European Union welcomes the announced ceasefire bringing to an end the violence in and around Gaza. We commend Egypt, Qatar, United Nations, United States and others who have played a facilitating role in this

Everyone is born free and equal in dignity and rights. On the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT), the European Union reaffirms its strong commitment to respect, protect and promote the full and equal enjoyment of human rights

At a time when independent and free media reporting is more essential than ever, press freedom continues to be under threat. Journalists continue to experience harsh working conditions with increasing financial and political pressure, surveillance, arbitrary prison sentences or violence for doing

Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Olivér Várhelyi will be travelling to the Western Balkans next week as the first COVID-19 vaccines, shared and funded by the European Union, arrive to the region

The European Commission and Austria are announcing today the conclusion of agreements for the delivery of COVID-19 vaccines for the Western Balkans. The 651,000 BioNTech/Pfizer doses are funded by the European Commission and will be shared with the facilitation of Austria

Prevention of radicalisation leading to violent extremism and terrorism is a key priority for the EU Member States and the Western Balkan partners

The Council approved conclusions affirming the EU's determination to renew and strengthen its strategic partnership with its Southern Neighbourhood. The objective is to address common challenges, take advantage of shared opportunities and unlock the region's economic potential for the benefit of its

One year ago today, the European Commission and the High Representative set out plans for a targeted EU response to support partner countries' efforts...

Ahead of International Roma Day on 8 April, Vice-President for Values and Transparency, Vĕra Jourová, Commissioner for Equality, Helena Dalli, and...

The European Union (EU) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) are stepping up their support for businesses in Morocco with a...

Lors de la cinquième conférence de Bruxelles sur « l'aide à apporter pour l'avenir de la Syrie et des pays de la région » coprésidée par l'Union...

At the fifth Brussels Conference on 'Supporting the future of Syria and the Region' co-chaired today by the European Union and the United Nations, the...

The fifth edition of the Brussels Conference on ‘Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region' (#SyriaConf2021) started this morning with the Day of...

The European Union is hosting and co-chairing with the United Nations the fifth Brussels Conference on "Supporting the future of Syria and the region"...

The European Commission welcomes the endorsement by the European Parliament and the Council this week of the political agreement on the Neighbourhood...

10 years after the beginning of the Syria crisis, engaging with civil society remains central to the European Union’s work in Syria and its...

To mark 10 years since the start of the Syrian uprising and in the framework of the 5th Brussels Conference ‘Supporting the future of Syria and the...

15 March 2021 marks ten years since peaceful protests began throughout Syria. Their violent repression by the regime sparked a decade of conflict....