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Horn of Africa initiative: the EU steps up its commitments to the regionHorn of Africa initiative: the EU steps up its commitments to the region
Jutta Urpilainen, EU Commissioner for International Partnerships, participated in the 13th Horn of Africa initiative Ministerial meeting. It was the occasion to reiterate EU’s full support to the initiative and to the Horn of Africa countries. -
UNESCO Pre-Summit - Transforming educationUNESCO Pre-Summit - Transforming education
The French Presidency together with the European Commission, held a ministerial round table on 29 June in Paris, to discuss the role of the European Union in transforming education. -
EU, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana and the cocoa sector endorse an Alliance on Sustainable CocoaEU, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana and the cocoa sector endorse an Alliance on Sustainable Cocoa
The EU, Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana and the cocoa sector have today agreed to step up work on making cocoa more sustainable. At today’s high-level event “Cocoa Talks”, they jointly endorsed an “Alliance on Sustainable Cocoa” -
EU-Latin America and Caribbean Partnership: manufacturing vaccines, medicines and health technologies and strengthening health systemsEU-Latin America and Caribbean Partnership: manufacturing vaccines, medicines and health technologies and strengthening health systems
At the European Development Days, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and Pedro Sánchez, Prime Minister of Spain, launched today a new European Union – Latin America and Caribbean partnership on local manufacturing of vaccines -
30th Lorenzo Natali Media Prize: Winners announced30th Lorenzo Natali Media Prize: Winners announced
At a Ceremony held at the 2022 European Development Days in Brussels, Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jutta Urpilainen, announced today the winners of this year's Lorenzo Natali Prize. -
Food security: EU to step up its support to African, Caribbean and Pacific countries in response to Russia's invasion of UkraineFood security: EU to step up its support to African, Caribbean and Pacific countries in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine
The European Commission adopted today a proposal to mobilise €600 million from the reserves of the European Development Fund to address the current food security crisis aggravated by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. -
Eurobarometer 2022: EU citizens strongly support international cooperation to reduce poverty and build partnerships with partner countriesEurobarometer 2022: EU citizens strongly support international cooperation to reduce poverty and build partnerships with partner countries
The latest Eurobarometer survey on development cooperation shows widespread support for working with countries around the world. Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine has not diminished citizens' support for the EU's work ... -
Global Gateway: Commissioner Urpilainen visits Ecuador and Panama to strengthen EU-Latin America and the Caribbean partnershipGlobal Gateway: Commissioner Urpilainen visits Ecuador and Panama to strengthen EU-Latin America and the Caribbean partnership
Between 14-16 June, Commissioner Urpilainen visited Ecuador and Panama to reinforce the EU’s strong cooperation with Latin America and the Caribbean. The Commissioner launched several concrete projects under the EU’s Global Gateway... -
International Remittance Day: EU committed to reducing transaction costs to make the most of key source of income for migrants and their familiesInternational Remittance Day: EU committed to reducing transaction costs to make the most of key source of income for migrants and their families
Remittance flows to countries of origins of migrants are larger than official aid flows and foreign direct investment. Globally, they continue to provide a critical lifeline for the most vulnerable, notably in low-income countries. -
Supporting Africa’s science and innovation: 44 African scientists awarded EU funded ARISE grants of up to €500 000Supporting Africa’s science and innovation: 44 African scientists awarded EU funded ARISE grants of up to €500 000
The European Union’s “African Research Initiative for Scientific Excellence” (ARISE) pilot programme has awarded 44 early career researchers from 38 African countries with grants of up to €500 000 to develop cutting-edge research. -
EU reinforces commitment to ending child labourEU reinforces commitment to ending child labour
Sunday 12 June marks the World Day Against Child Labour, with this year’s focus on Universal Social Protection -
Team Europe strengthens cooperation with Latin American and Caribbean partners to combat Transnational Organised CrimeTeam Europe strengthens cooperation with Latin American and Caribbean partners to combat Transnational Organised Crime
The European Union is deepening its cooperation with Latin American and Caribbean partners to address shared challenges in the area of fight against transnational organised crime through a dedicated Team Europe Initiative on Justice and Security.