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A stronger Europe in the world

Reinforcing our responsible global leadership

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Global action in figures

€300 billion
for Global Gateway until 2027
1.8 billion
COVID-19 vaccine doses sent to 165 countries
€40.5 billion
mobilised for Ukraine by Team Europe

What we are working on

Humanitarian air bridge operation

The Middle East crisis

EU’s reaction following Hamas’ terrorist attacks against Israel and support to Palestinians

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Food security

Taking steps to ensure that global food security is restored through international cooperation

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Global Gateway

The Commission’s strategy to build connectivity partnerships around the world and boost trade and investment

Timeline

  1. 6 February 2024

    Political agreement on the Ukraine Facility

  2. 18 December 2023
  3. 13 December 2023

    The EU and Chile sign modern and ambitious trade and political agreements

  4. 7 December 2023
  5. 30 November 2023
  6. 23 November 2023
  7. 15 November 2023
  8. 8 November 2023

    The Commission adopts the 2023 Enlargement Package

  9. 8 November 2023

    The Commission presents a New Growth Plan for the Western Balkans

  10. 16 October 2023

    The EU launches Humanitarian Air Bridge operation to bring aid to Gaza 

  11. 15 September 2023

    EU delegation at the 78th session of the UN General Assembly to mobilise global action and reignite solidarity

  12. 28 June 2023

    Adoption of a Joint Communication laying out how the EU will address the growing impact of climate change and environmental degradation in the fields of peace, security and defence

  13. 23 June 2023
  14. 15 June 2023

    At the 7th Brussels Conference on “Supporting the future of Syria and the Region” the international community mobilises €5.6 billion

  15. 23 May 2023
  16. 22 May 2023

    The 10th EU-Republic of Korea summit takes place in Seoul

  17. 22 May 2023

    The EU strengthens its civilian missions to better respond to crises around the world

  18. 4 May 2023

    Commission adopts the Act in Support of Ammunition Production (ASAP) to urgently deliver ammunition and missiles to Ukraine

  19. 3 May 2023
  20. 28 April 2023

    Sudan: EU allocates emergency humanitarian aid

  21. 27 April 2023

    Global Gateway: Commission and EIB announce funds worth €18 billion to boost investments in climate action and sustainable economies

  22. 24 April 2023

    Moldova: EU sets up a civilian mission to strengthen the resilience of the security sector

  23. 20 March 2023

    The EU and the international community pledge €7 billion at the International Donors' Conference ‘Together for the people in Türkiye and Syria'

  24. 16 March 2023

    Launch of the EU-NATO Task Force: Strengthening our resilience and protection of critical infrastructure

  25. 14 March 2023

    Global Gateway: EU, Latin America and Caribbean partners launch the EU-LAC Digital Alliance

  26. 10 March 2023

    The Commission and the High Representative present a European Space Strategy for Security and Defence

  27. 10 March 2023

    The EU updates its Strategy to safeguard maritime domain against new threats

  28. 28 February 2023

    Global Gateway: EIB and European Commission sign agreement to boost private sector investments in African, Caribbean and Pacific countries

  29. 20 February 2023

    The EU launches the EU civilian mission in Armenia to contribute to stability in border areas

  30. 4 February 2023

    Ukraine: EU and G7 partners agree price cap on Russian petroleum products

  31. 3 February 2023

    The EU-Ukraine Summit takes place in Kyiv

  32. 2 February 2023

    College of Commissioners travels to Kyiv to boost EU support and sectorial cooperation with Ukraine

  33. 10 January 2023

    EU and NATO sign a new joint declaration on cooperation

  34. 16 December 2022
  35. 14 December 2022
  36. 9 December 2022

    The EU and Chile conclude negotiations on the EU-Chile Advanced Framework Agreement

  37. 3 November 2022

    Berlin Process Summit: €1 billion energy support package for the Western Balkans

  38. 6 October 2022
  39. 19 July 2022

    The European Union starts accession negotiations with Albania and North Macedonia

  40. 30 June 2022

    Conclusion of negotiations of a comprehensive trade agreement between the EU and New Zealand

  41. 23 June 2022

    EU leaders grant candidate status to Ukraine and Moldova. They also recognise the European perspective for Georgia

  42. 23 June 2022

    EU–Western Balkans Leaders Meeting in Brussels

  43. 3 June 2022
  44. 12 May 2022
  45. 8 April 2022
  46. 15 March 2022
  47. 2 March 2022
  48. 26 November 2021
  49. 12 October 2021
  50. 15 July 2020

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