The European Commission plans to allocate €700 million to the Global Fund to fight HIV, tuberculosis and malaria. It will also invest €46.5 million to strengthen public health security in Africa and Europe, with a particular focus on combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and €50 million in research and development to tackle AMR and neglected tropical […]
EU–African Union Space Dialogue Strengthens Strategic Partnership for Innovation and Sustainable Development
The 2nd EU–AU Space Dialogue, taking place over two days, has brought together high-level representatives from Europe and Africa to advance cooperation in the space sector, underscoring the growing strategic importance of this partnership. The Dialogue is jointly led by European Commissioner for Defence Industry and Space, Andrius Kubilius, and H.E. African Union Commissioner Banyankimbona, […]
The Commission launches the EU Maritime and Port Industrial Strategies
The European Commission has adopted an EU Maritime Industrial Strategy and a Ports Strategyto boost competitiveness, sustainability, decarbonisation, safety and resiliencein the EU’s maritime sector. These strategies focus on ports, maritime transport and shipbuilding. Europe is a maritime continent, with the largest maritime area in the world. Its shipbuilding sector is a world leader in […]
The Commission is launching a call for experts to advance work on Europe’s water resilience
The European Commission is today launching a call for experts to join the Water Resilience Stakeholder Platform. By supporting the implementation of the European Water Resilience Strategy, the Platform will help to create a sustainable, resilient, smart and competitive water economy in Europe. The Platform will serve as a forum for dialogue and expertise to […]
Commissioner Kos visits Armenia to strengthen the EU’s partnership with Armenia
On Thursday and Friday, the Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos, will be in Armenia to further strengthen cooperation between the EU and Armenia and to boost regional connectivity. On Thursday, in Yerevan, Commissioner Kos will meet with the Prime Minister of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan. Discussions will focus on preparations for the upcoming EU-Armenia Summit, as […]