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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and President of the European Council Antonio Costa visited Damascus today to discuss the renewed bilateral relations with Syria. They met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Shaara to discuss this new chapter in bilateral relations...

President al-Sharaa, Thank you for your warm welcome to Damascus today. It is now one year ago that decades of fear, silence and state violence finally began to give way to hope, opportunity and the possibility of renewal. We know that the path to reconciliation and recovery remain difficult and...

Good afternoon, It's very good to be back in Beirut – a historic city with inspiring generosity and creativity. Europe and Lebanon share deep Mediterranean roots and a long tradition of exchange, dialogue and cooperation. We share a common goal – stability, security, and prosperity of our people.

During their joint visit to Beirut, President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and President of the European Council, António Costa, met with President of the Republic of Lebanon Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam.

Today, the EU and Jordan are marking a key milestone in their long-standing relationship with a first-ever bilateral Summit. The EU was represented by President von der Leyen and President Costa, and Jordan by His Majesty King Abdullah II.

I want to thank you for your warm welcome here in Amman. You are a key partner for Europe in the Middle East and a cornerstone of regional stability. Therefore, there is a mutual interest to strengthen what is not only a partnership but also a friendship between Jordan and the European Union.

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, together with the President of the European Council, António Costa, will be in Jordan, Syria and Lebanon this week. Their visit follows the adoption of the Pact for the Mediterranean in November, promoting cooperation, prosperity and...

The humanitarian situation in Gaza continues to worsen. As winter sets in, Palestinians are left exposed to heavy rain and falling temperatures, without safe shelter. Children remain out of schools. Medical facilities are barely functioning, with minimal staff and equipment.

We follow closely the unfolding situation across Iran, with demonstrations reflecting the demands of many Iranians. We are concerned by the reported deaths and injuries and urge Iran's security forces to exercise maximum restraint in handling peaceful protests.

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 22nd December 2025: The Delegation of the European Union to the United Arab Emirates, together with the EU–GCC Cooperation on Green Transition Project

On International Migrants Day, we recognise the aspirations and challenges faced by migrants across the world. The reasons for people to leave their home countries are manifold, be it in search of safety or opportunity. They do so in a global environment that is increasingly complex...

The Medusa Submarine Cable System, the largest subsea connectivity project in the Mediterranean, has reached another major milestone with the successful landing of its cable in Nador, Morocco.

The European Union and Lebanon held today in Brussels the ninth meeting of the EU–Lebanon Association Council. The two sides reviewed the state of EU–Lebanon relations and reaffirmed their shared commitment to enhancing the bilateral partnership...

Today, the Commissioner for the Mediterranean, Dubravka Šuica and Lana Nusseibeh, State Minister for Political Affairs, and Envoy of the Foreign Minister to the EU of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) met in Abu Dhabi

The United Arab Emirates and the European Union officially launched the process of negotiating a Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA). The start of negotiations was announced by EU Commissioner for the Mediterranean, Dubravka Šuica, whose portfolio includes the European...

Leading companies from the European Union and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia convened today in Riyadh for the EU–KSA Roundtable Consultation on Sustainable Business Cooperation

One year ago, the fall of the Assad regime marked the end of decades of a brutal dictatorship, responsible for the death, disappearance and displacement of hundreds of thousands of people and for the destruction of large parts of the country, with disastrous consequences on the overall fabric of the

Commissioner for the Mediterranean Dubravka Šuica is travelling to Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), to explore new areas of cooperation in the country's strategic relationship with the EU.

On 6 December, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security/Vice-President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas, and the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met in Doha...