The Commissioner for Defence and Space, Andrius Kubilius, and the Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos, are bringing together representatives from Member States, partner countries and the international community involved in institution-building to reaffirm the EU’s commitment to enlargement and global partnerships. This meeting marks the 30th anniversary of the Technical Assistance and Information Exchange Instrument […]
The EU sets out its International Digital Strategy
Last June 5, the European Commission and the High Representative are setting out a joint vision for the EU’s external action for digital. As the digital revolution is reshaping economies and societies in a global geopolitical landscape which is more challenging than ever, the new EU International Digital Strategy shows that the EU is a […]
European Union and Mexico hold 10th High Level Political Dialogue
In the framework of their Strategic Partnership, the European Union and Mexico held on 21 May their 10th High Level Political Dialogue in Brussels. Deputy Secretary-General for Political Affairs of the European External Action Service, Olof Skoog, and Mexico’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Teresa Mercado Perez, co-chaired the meeting. The parties had an open and frank exchange […]
New Directorate General to Strengthen Mediterranean and Gulf Ties
Following President von der Leyen’s call for a more focused approach to the EU’s wider neighbourhood, especially the Mediterranean, with a Commissioner in the new College dedicated to this portfolio, the European Commission has set up a new Directorate-General for the Middle East, North Africa and the Gulf (DG MENA). In line with the President’s Political Guidelines […]