"Regional South Newsletter" Newsletter Issues

Participants from around the world met in Brussels to discuss transregional organised crime (28/06/2024)

The EU Crime Fighting Week took place on 10-14 June 2024 in Brussels, bringing together EU institutions, international partners and EU-funded projects. Over 250 participants from around the world gathered to take stock of the ever-evolving transregional organised crime threat, providing a unique opportunity for collaboration between different actors and initiatives at regional, trans-regional and global levels.

Joint TechDays organised by the European Clusters Forward regional project in Frankfurt (28/06/2024)

With the collaboration of DG GROW, the regional project European Clusters Forward brought together 40 clusters in the framework of the collaborative platform of the TechDays in Frankfurt.

EuroMeSCo presented a new Joint Policy Study on the implementation of CBAM in the Southern Neighbourhood countries (28/06/2024)

As part of its last series of Joint Policy Studies, the regional project EuroMeSCo: Connecting the Dots organised a presentation of the findings on the implementation of the CBAM in Southern Neighbourhood countries and how the EU can better accompany them in this transitional phase.

SwitchMed II partners met in Vienna for a last steering committee (28/06/2024)

As SwitchMed will soon pass the torch to the Green Forward initiative, the partners of the project met in Vienna for the last steering committee, after 10 years of collaboration.

EU-OCED regional event on sustainable investment on 24-25 June in Tunis (28/06/2024)

Attracting impactful and sustainable investment is crucial for the economies of Southern Neighbourhood countries. The regional event convened in the framework of the EU-OECD regional programme focusing on investment gathered stakeholders interested in this approach.

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MEDSTAT V - Mid-term Conference (03/07/2024)

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SOLiD II (Promotion of Social Dialogue in the Southern Mediterranean Neighbourhood) – Closing event (12/07/2024)

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Support to Youth NEETs in the Southern Mediterranean Region - Virtual launching event (15/07/2024)

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The Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) Regional Platform on Water took place in Lisbon (11/06/2024)

In Lisbon, on 5-6 June, participants from the whole Mediterranean region gathered on the occasion of the UfM Regional Platform on Water, hosted by the Portuguese Ministry of Environment.

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104 municipalities across Jordan joined a three-day workshop on local climate action (10/06/2024)

Municipalities are essential in implementing climate action in the Southern Neighbourhood. To build their capacities in addressing climate risks, they gathered for a three-day workshop in Jordan in the framework of the Clima-Med regional programme.

Steering committee SwitchMed II (closing) (25/06/2024)

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EU-Egypt Investment Conference (29/06/2024)

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UfM conference in Nicosia renews push for gender equality in Euro-Mediterranean region (13/06/2024)

120 public officials and private sector, institutional, and civil society representatives as well as journalists convened for a two-day Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) and Office of the Commissioner for Gender Equality of Cyprus event to assess the economic empowerment of women, gender-just responses to the climate crisis, violence against women and girls, and gender inequality in the media across the Euro-Mediterranean region.

Workshop on climate resilience for Palestinian cities highlights their commitment and resilience (10/06/2024)

In spite of the dire security situation and the many difficulties faced by Palestinian municipalities, their commitment to climate action remains as they gathered for a Clima-Med workshop in Amman.

New EuroMeSCo survey fosters reflection on the future of the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) (11/06/2024)

More than three years after the launch of the New Agenda for the Mediterranean, the IEMed, in the framework of the project EuroMeSCo: Connecting the Dots, delivered a survey of experts in the Euro-Mediterranean region to contribute to the reflections related to the future of the ENP. Results are out!

EuroMeSCo publishes Policy Briefs by Young Researchers (11/06/2024)

In the framework of the Young Researchers Lab of the project EuroMeSCo: Connecting the Dots, a series of policy briefs written by young researchers on the topics of climate change and energy has been published.

Open Budget Survey launched the assessment of the accountability of public funds (11/06/2024)

The Open Budget Survey is back, featuring results for Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, and Tunisia, and including a pilot in Libya.

Euromed Police conference for the Heads of Law Enforcement training institutes (10/06/2024)

In the framework of Euromed Police, CEPOL organised the Heads of Law Enforcement Training Institutes Conference on 3-4 June in Lisbon. The conference aimed to draw attention to the importance of enhancing the skills and resources of law enforcement officials in order to address evolving security threats. The conference focused on the innovative solutions that greater public-private partnerships can offer and on the opportunities and challenges of Artificial Intelligence in law enforcement.

CBAM training for Southern Neighbourhood clean energy stakeholders (13/06/2024)

On 10 June, the MED-GEM (Mediterranean Green Electrons and Molecules) Network with DG NEAR organised a high-level training session on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) in Brussels. DG NEAR and the MED-GEM Network introduced the hybrid event that was attended by national focal points and country correspondents from the MED-GEM Network, but also key representatives from renewable energy industry representatives, all together more than 60 participants online from both shores of the Mediterranean.

Southern Neighbourhood Green Electrons and Molecules Industry Advisory Board Meeting took place in Brussels (14/06/2024)

On 11 June, the MED-GEM (Mediterranean Green Electrons and Molecules) Network organised its second MED-GEM Industry Advisory Board meeting, involving some 50 clean energy industry stakeholders and policy makers from Southern Neighbourhood countries (all present except Algeria and Libya but including Mauritania), hosted by Hydrogen Europe in Brussels. The meeting allowed for discussions among European and Southern Neighbourhood stakeholders on recent developments in the renewable energy and renewable hydrogen sector and areas of mutual interest and possible trade of Green Electrons and Green Molecules.

The Mediterranean Green Week in Istanbul highlights the benefits of a cross-sectoral approach to dialogue (22/05/2024)

On 14-16 May, the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) held the Mediterranean Green Week event, co-hosted by the OECD regional centre in Istanbul, Türkiye. This three-day event was organised in a cross-sectoral manner, and in line with the proposals of the EU and Jordan as UfM co-chairs, combined the annual meetings of the UfM regional platforms on Energy, and Environment & Climate Action.

7th Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) Regional Platform on Trade and Investment (21/05/2024)

On 15 May, the meeting took place in Barcelona and gathered relevant stakeholders to discuss the topics most relevant to advancing mutually beneficial partnerships promoting sustainable trade and investment.

Euro-Mediterranean organisations senior management bodies gathered in Brussels to discuss cooperation and way forward in a critical period (23/05/2024)

The Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) and the Anna Lindh Foundation (ALF) Spring meetings took place jointly on 21 May, at a very critical moment for the relations of the EU with the Southern Neighbourhood region.

Launch of GTEX/MENATEX, a flagship project of the regional Team Europe Initiative “Jobs through Trade and Investment in the Southern Neighbourhood” (24/05/2024)

DG NEAR and the EU delegation to Jordan participated on 14-15 May in Amman to the launch of GTEX/MENATEX phase II. The programme is financed by Sweden (SIDA) and Switzerland (SECO) and implemented by the International Trade Centre (ITC). It supports Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, and Tunisia as well as Sri Lanka to stay on top of emerging market requirements for the textiles and clothing (T&C) sector by moving towards greener practices and being able to adhere to strict forthcoming EU regulations for T&C products sold in Europe.

EuroMeSCo's Annual Conference explores foresight and future scenarios of cooperation (22/05/2024)

On 16-17 May, the European Institute of the Mediterranean (IEMed) organised the Annual Conference of EuroMeSCo, a regional network of more than 110 think tanks and research institutes across Europe and the Southern Neighbourhood. Prospects for maritime security, migration, and economic interdependence in the Mediterranean were the main themes of this two-day event gathering officials from EU institutions (mainly the European Commission and the European External Action Service), researchers, civil society representatives and think tankers.

Green Economy: strategic workshop in Jordan for the launch of the policy component of Green Forward (23/05/2024)

In the framework of the new regional programme on Green and Circular Economy (Green Forward), DG NEAR took part, on 13 May, in the strategic kick off meeting in Jordan with representatives from the Government and the private sector in the region. This fruitful exchange was organised by Expertise France, the implementer of the Green Forward policy component.

Enhancing business integrity and compliance in the private sector in the MENA region (21/05/2024)

In the framework of the regional South Programme V, a regional workshop on “The role of anti-corruption agencies to enhance business integrity and compliance in the private sector” was organised in Amman, Jordan, in April.

EU-Jordan Business Forum (11/06/2024)

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EU-Tunisia Business Forum - Where Sustainability Meets Opportunity (12/06/2024)

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The green transition in the Southern Neighbourhood showcased on Europe Day (07/05/2024)

On 4 May, as the Berlaymont building opened its doors to citizens and visitors from across the world to celebrate Europe Day, the green transition in the Southern Neighbourhood sparked the interest of visitors.

Anna Lindh Foundation's two-day debate on youth engagement in public affairs (24/04/2024)

In the framework of the European Youth Week, the Anna Lindh Foundation convened an engaging multistakeholder policy debate on youth engagement in Euro-Mediterranean dialogues.

METI Policy Working Groups met in Tunis (18/04/2024)

The Policy Working Group met in Tunis on 18 April 2024 to validate the study of the impact of infrastructure investment on job creation and trade.

National stakeholder workshop to unlock Morocco’s export potential (08/05/2024)

In the framework of the regional project "Trade and Investment Facilitation Mechanism" (TIFM II), the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Morocco, the Delegation of the European Union to the Kingdom of Morocco and the International Trade Centre met in Rabat to discuss the issue of non-tariff measures as part of the general modernisation of EU-Morocco trade policy.

The third meetMED Week in Tunisia contributes to the energy transition in the Mediterranean region (02/05/2024)

Within the activities of the meetMED II project (Mitigation Enabling Energy Transition in the Mediterranean Region), funded by the EU, the third edition of the meetMED Weeks took place in Hammamet, Tunisia between 22 – 24 April. The three-day event brought together more than 250 energy experts representing officials, policymakers, stakeholders, municipalities, and private sector from the Mediterranean region with the aim of promoting the energy and climate transition.

Empowering Lebanese municipalities: the Clima-Med workshop enhanced their capacities in planning and implementing climate projects (03/05/2024)

Clima-Med held a workshop focused on Lebanese cities, a way to boost their capacities to prepare and implement climate projects.

EuroMeSCo 2024 Annual Conference (16/05/2024)

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2nd Regional Training Workshop - METI Programme (12/05/2024)

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UfM Trade and Investment Platform (15/05/2024)

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Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) Senior Officials Meeting | Anna Lindh Foundation (ALF) Board Meeting (21/05/2024)

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New call for proposals on the support to cultural actors in the Southern Neighbourhood (19/04/2024)

Concept notes for this call for proposals shall be submitted by 21 May 2024.

European Endowment for Democracy (EED) engages with independent media on "Empowering Media Resilience: Overcoming Challenges and Creating Impact’' (18/04/2024)

On 11 April, the EED convened an event in its premises in Brussels, an opportunity for representatives of independent media in the Southern Neighbourhood to discuss the socio-political context, the challenges they face and their approaches to independent information sharing.

Mediterranean Regional Platform exchanges best practices on youth employment and women economic empowerment (22/04/2024)

Representatives of 22 countries of the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) met at the 16th Regional Platform on Employment and Labour. DG NEAR presented the recently launched EU-funded regional projects in support to Youth NEETs (Not in Employment, Education, or Training) and women’s economic empowerment in the Southern Neighbourhood.

“A Glimpse of Hope”: Clima-Med's latest short film showcases commitment to the green transition (16/04/2024)

Clima-Med’s sixth short film, “A Glimpse of Hope,” spotlights inspiring changemakers committed to the Covenant of Mayors for the Mediterranean and already leading the way on the green transition. Their commitments are directly benefitting from Clima-Med project's support.

Welcoming new Lebanese signatory cities to the Covenant of Mayors for the Mediterranean (CoM Med) (16/04/2024)

11 Lebanese municipalities, 8 of which represented by the Union of Baalbek municipalities, joined the CoM Med and participated in a workshop. This marks one step towards more integrated and collective climate action.

Euromed: Providing trade and market intelligence for enhanced integration (19/04/2024)

In February, Tunisian representatives from different public and private institutions successfully completed their second "Training of Trainers" workshop.

Launch of the CyberSouth+ project on co-operation against cybercrime and on the use of electronic evidence in the EU’s Southern Neighbourhood (19/04/2024)

Building on a successful first phase, the EU cooperation with the Council of Europe on the fight against cybercrime continues with CyberSouth+. The programme held its launching event in Lisbon.

Ten Jordanian cities finalised their SEACAPs and are on their way to becoming more climate resilient (16/04/2024)

These municipalities, all signatories to the Covenant of Mayors for the Mediterranean, have reached an important milestone by finalising their SEACAPs.

Clima-Med workshop in Morocco on the SEACAPs optimisation and funding tools (16/04/2024)

A two-day workshop gathered key Moroccan stakeholders to discuss practical aspects of the preparation and implementation of SEACAPs, and particularly those related to access to key financing mechanisms.

What Role Do the EU’s Green Policies Play in Supporting a Just Energy Transition in MENA? Cases from Tunisia, Egypt, Lebanon and Morocco (24/04/2024)

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2nd Regional Training Workshop - METI Programme (12/05/2024)

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UfM Trade and Investment Platform (15/05/2024)

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EuroMeSCo Annual Conference (16/05/2024)

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EU-Jordan Business Forum (11/06/2024)

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2nd regional stakeholders event on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (From Innovation to Creation programme) (20/02/2024)

The second edition of the Regional Stakeholders Event convened thought leaders, practitioners, and organisations from the MENA region for a comprehensive dialogue on entrepreneurship, startup support, and policy advocacy.

Ramadam Kareem (15/12/2023)

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2nd Regional Roundtable on the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems (WEFE) Nexus - 5th Mediterranean Water Forum (06/02/2024)

The Water and Environment Support project (WES) had a very active role and prominent contribution at the 5th Mediterranean Water Forum which gathered 800 participants among whom many Ministers and representatives of international organisations.

The Anna Lindh Foundation and the Union for the Mediterranean held their first meetings of high representatives of 2024 (22/02/2024)

The UfM and the Anna Lindh Foundation governing bodies gathered in Barcelona showing willingness to work together for regional cooperation.

Launch of the regional package on Green and Circular Economy (07/03/2024)

On Thursday 7 March, the experts from the Switch2Green facility presented the results of their Mapping on Green and Circular Economy in the Southern Neighbourhood. The same day, NEAR B2 organised the first coordination meeting for regional the Green Economy programme with the three implementing partners: Expertise France, SPARK, UNIDO.

UfM-UAB International Women’s Day event in Cairo breaks down gendered barriers to finance and networking opportunities (07/03/2024)

The Union for the Mediterranean and the Union of Arab Banks marked International Women’s Day by co-hosting Closing gender gaps in the MENA financial sector: towards women-led business development, a 2-day conference in the Egyptian capital aimed at reducing the high levels of entrepreneurial inequality between men and women.

Tunisia becomes the 70th Party to the Budapest Convention (08/03/2024)

Tunisia’s inclusion in the Budapest Convention aims to strengthen global efforts against cybercrime and ensure the protection of the rights of individuals and victims affected by cyber offenses.

Annual Report regional Team Europe Initiative (TEI) “Jobs through Trade and Investment in the Southern Neighbourhood” (14/03/2024)

After one year and a half of implementation, the regional TEI “Jobs through Trade and Investment in the Southern Neighbourhood” has already delivered on the ground. Find out more in the first TEI Annual Report!

UfM Gas Platform meeting: the role of gas in the Mediterranean clean energy transition (05/03/2024)

Although the shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy is unavoidable, the UfM Gas Platform discussed which role natural gas still can play and what are opportunities for clean gases such as renewable hydrogen and its derivatives as well as bio-methanol in a high level discussion in Paris on 5 March. The event brought together stakeholders from the European Commission and from UfM member countries with participation of the Minister of Energy from Lebanon, Director DG Energy and the former European Commissioner for Energy. Topics discussed concentrated on the future of natural gas, biogas and biomethane as well as the future of renewable hydrogen in the region and the role of regional cooperation.

High-level roundtable on Mediterranean Energy Cooperation (07/03/2024)

DG NEAR’s Director General initiated a High-level roundtable discussion on Mediterranean Energy Cooperation on 7 March focusing on boosting collaboration in renewable energy and clean tech between Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. B2 is expected to focus on the clean tech dimension of this new initiative.

Launching event of Euromed Justice VI (01/04/2024)

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16th UfM Regional Platform on Employment and Labour (16/04/2024)

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Launching event of CyberSouth+ (17/04/2024)

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Policy Talk on EU’s Cooperation with its partners in the South in the field of Law Enforcement (22/04/2024)

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The first Mediterranean Capitals of Culture and Dialogue 2025 have been announced! (19/02/2024)

Following a call for proposals that ran throughout 2023, the Union for Mediterranean presented the first Mediterranean Capitals of 2025. This initiative aims to showcase the true power of culture and intercultural dialogue across the Euro-Mediterranean region.

EuroMeSCo publishes a series of Policy Briefs on youth and conflict resolution in the Euro-Mediterranean Region (15/02/2024)

Young experts analyse the Youth, Peace, Women and Security Agenda, new tools for conflict resolution, proxy wars, and EU foreign policy instruments in the Mediterranean region.

Key discussions at the Regional Civil Society Seminar - Majalat II (15/02/2024)

In Casablanca (Morocco) on February 2-3, 2024, important discussions were taken on key aspects during the Regional Civil Society Seminar organized by the Majalat II project.

Joint Steering Committee NEAR-OECD-ILO-ITC (30/01/2024)

On 30 January 2024, in Brussels, DG NEAR held a Joint Steering Committee on three programmes focusing on trade and investment with OECD, ILO and ITC. An occasion to share key updates and main achievements and discuss programmes' sustainability.

Promoting reforms to improve the attractiveness of the Tunisian pharmaceutical sector - EU-OECD Public-Private Dialogue (20/02/2024)

On 13 February 2024, a public-private dialogue on Promoting reforms to improve the attractiveness of the Tunisian pharmaceutical sector, took place in Tunis, in the framework of the EU-OECD programme on investment in the Mediterranean.

Endorsement of the 2024 Workplan of the Water and Environment Support (WES) programme (19/02/2024)

The Workplan of 2024, the final year of the EU-funded Water and Environment Support (WES) programme, was unanimously endorsed on the 1st of February 2023, during its online 5th Annual Steering Committee Meeting (SCM).

EuroMeSCo launches Call for Experts for Mediterranean Foresight Conference (15/02/2024)

The Call targets experts in foresight with experience on facilitating foresight groups and researchers focusing on conflict, security, energy or politics in the Euro-Mediterranean region.

UfM Senior Officials Meeting B2B Anna Lindh Foundation’s Board of Governors (22/02/2024)

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Presentation of the Green Economy Mapping (07/03/2024)

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Launching event of Euromed Justice VI (01/04/2024)

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16th UfM Regional Platform on Employment and Labour (16/04/2024)

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Launching event of CyberSouth+ (17/04/2024)

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Policy Talk on EU’s Cooperation with its partners in the South in the field of Law Enforcement (22/04/2024)

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Mediterranean Regional Platform: Key discussion for the implementation of the employment and labour declaration (26/01/2024)

Representatives of 20 countries of the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) met in Berlin on 30 November and 1 December 2023, at the 15th Regional Platform on Employment and Labour. The discussion involved representatives of social partners and focused on youth employment as well as on the state-of-play of the implementation of the 2022 UfM Marrakech Ministerial Declaration.

Toward EU-Mediterranean Clean Tech Partnerships: Launch of the MED-GEM’s Industry Advisory Board (IAB) (26/01/2024)

The inaugural meeting of the MED-GEM Industry Advisory Board (IAB) on December 20, 2023, marked a significant milestone in advancing sustainable growth in the Green Electrons and Molecules (GEM) industry across Mediterranean partner countries. The IAB discussed pivotal themes such as infrastructure, financing, certification, workforce development, and local value creation.

Webinar on women in fintech helps break down gender barriers (26/01/2024)

The webinar “Women in Fintech: Bridging the Gender Gap”, organised by Union for the Mediterranean with the financial support of GIZ, was held on 30 November 2023, allowing 40 online participants to engage with and delve into the challenges and opportunities for Women in Fintech.

First visit of the Libyan anti-narcotics agency to the EMCDDA (26/01/2024)

The Libyan Narcotics and Psychotropic Drug Control Agency, placed under the authority of the Ministry of Interior, paid a visit to the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) headquarters in Lisbon. Leaderships of both institutions discussed strategic future cooperation in the framework of the EU4Monitoring Drugs regional programme.

Contribution to the development of a joint public and private roadmap to reduce the use of single-use plastic in Jordan (29/01/2024)

The "Contribution to the development of a joint public-private roadmap to reduce the use of single-use plastics in Jordan" was put in place by the “Water and Environment Support (WES)" in the ENI Southern Neighborhood region to support Green economy and investment in the waste sector in Jordan.

The EBSOMED project is coming to an end ! (26/01/2024)

This video encapsulates the essence of EBSOMED project's journey which had helped for 4 years enhancing business support organisations and business networks in the Southern Neighbourhood. This Reportage is coming as a conclusion highlighting key moments from the final event and key testimonials for the beneficiaries as a reflection of the spirit and achievements of the EBSOMED project.

Towards a new phase of cooperation to fight cybercrime (26/01/2024)

On 14 December 2023, the project CyberSouth, implemented since 2017 by the Council of Europe, held in Bucharest its closing event in the framework of the OCTOPUS Conference on cooperation on cybercrime and electronic evidence. An important stoke-taking moment, the event was also the opportunity to open a bridge to the new phase of this joint EU/Council of Europe initiative, starting in January 2024.

Mashrek and Maghreb clusters meetings: enhancing collaboration for technology and innovation development (26/01/2024)

The regional meetings took place on 23 and 24 January 2024, an occasion for partners and clusters to play a vital role in formulating recommendations and acting as the foundation for country-specific public-private policy dialogues.

Training – Export preparation and access to the EU market (27/02/2024)

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B2B – Inter-cluster collaboration for the development of Euromed value chains in partnership with ACCIÓ (20/03/2024)

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Jobs through Trade and Investment: Boosting employment in the Southern Mediterranean (12/12/2023)

Presentation of the first results of the regional TEI “Jobs through Trade and Investment in the Southern Neighbourhood" at the 5th UfM Trade and Investment Forum.

36th General Assembly of the MEDREG Association in Malta (12/12/2023)

On 5th of December, the Energy Regulators of the Mediterranean region (MEDREG Association) gathered for their biannual General Assembly meeting in Malta. The MEDREG Members approved a series of important studies which distil good regulatory practices in the areas of natural gas, electricity, renewables, and consumers. These studies are contributing to shape common and stronger regulations in the region and provide the conditions for increased cross border energy trade, necessary to deliver the decarbonisation of the energy market and strengthen the security of supply.

Budapest Convention on Cybercrime – key discussion on Tunisia legislative alignment (12/12/2023)

Important meeting between Tunisian authorities and representatives of the EU-funded Cybersouth Programme to further discuss Tunisian advancement towards its legislative alignment with the Budapest Convention provisions.

8th Regional Forum of the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) (18/12/2023)

The 8th UfM Regional Forum which gathered High-Level participants among the UfM Secretariat, EU foreign affairs ministers, Commissioners, as well as head of International Organizations and Foundations took place in Barcelona on the 27 November to discuss the critical situation in Gaza-Palestine and Israel.

Exciting news for the Euromed Trade Help Desk (14/12/2023)

The Capacity Building Programme on the Euromed Trade Helpdesk tool has been launched in Tunisia.

Synergies and Cooperation - Regional Arab Cybersecurity Forum discussed key issues (12/12/2023)

The “Arab Cybersecurity Forum on Protecting Personal Data in the Age of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence” took place in Tunis on 4 and 5 December 2023 with the aim to explore synergies and increase cooperation with members of the League of Arab States.

Training of Trainers in Jordan – Euromed Trade HelpDesk (14/12/2023)

Jordanian partners are getting closer to becoming certified trainers on the Euromed Trade Helpdesk!

Powering Progress: EU-Morocco discussions on Renewable Hydrogen sparks momentum (14/12/2023)

In a ground-breaking two-day event in Rabat, DG NEAR hosted the National Workshop on Renewable Hydrogen: Energy Vector of the Future. This “Think and Do Tank” workshop gathered national and international experts, positioning Morocco at the forefront of global discussions on renewable hydrogen.

Mobilizing businesses for better trade data in Morocco (14/12/2023)

Construction is a thriving business in Morocco, but data reporting lags behind the industry’s growth.

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Mediterranean Social Partners meet to discuss social dialogue practices and the future of the region (27/11/2023)

The last 21 and 22 November took place the 5th Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) Social Dialogue Forum in Marseille, where Mediterranean Social Partners met to discuss social dialogue practices and the future of the region about common interest subjects as social dialogue, inclusion, digital transitions and other subjects that gathered them to dialogue together.

Launch of the Impact Together! regional project at the Impact Week in Torino, 22 & 23 November 2023 (23/11/2023)

The last 22 and 23 November took place the Launching of the Impact Together! Project, in Torino, during the Impact Week 2023. This regional project which the main goal is to support social economy in the Southern Neighborhood, was launched in presence of the DG NEAR and 50 partners. An occasion to exchange on the project and social economy in the region, in an event gathering more than 800 actors and experts.

Civil society facility for the Mediterranean meets with EU Delegations and its partners in Tunisia (27/11/2023)

The last 21 and 22 November the the Civil Society Facility for the Mediterranean (CSFM) met in Tunisia with EU Delegation and the local civil society partners to exchange on the current situation in Tunisia, especially about the topics of the regional structured dialogue.

SAFIR closing conference in Paris (22/11/2023)

The SAFIR Project held its closing conference in Paris the last 16 to 18 November coming after 4 years of exchange, supports and meetings about social economy in the Southern Neighborhood.

COP28 Side Event organized by DG NEAR : "High level roundtable on a Euro-Mediterranean cleantech cooperation" (02/12/2023)

The next 2 December, at the COP28 in Dubai, at the EU Pavilion, a High level roundtable with the presence of the European Commission Executive Vice-President, Maroš Šefčovič, will take place on the Euro-Mediterranean cleantech cooperation. An occasion to exchange on the potential and opportunities for the development of a cleantech cooperation within the Mediterranean region.

Blue Mediterranean Partnership Event at the COP28 (02/12/2023)

The next 2 December, at the Swedish Pavilion of the COP28 in Dubai, will took place the Signing ceremony of the Blue Mediterranean Partnership (BMP), a side event organized by the EU to sign the Statement of Intent of this partnership.

EU-funded project El-Hiwar III | Thematic Workshop on Green Transition and Climate Change (24/11/2023)

The last 20 and 21 November, leaders and experts convened for a pivotal online workshop on Green Transition and Climate Change, organized by the College of Europe under the EU-funded El-Hiwar III project. LAS and EU collaboration centered on aligning with the European Green Deal and preparing for COP 28. Discussions on greener finance, investment, and research collaborations provided a foundation for future LAS-EU cooperation. The workshop's success, rooted in practical contributions, signifies a shared commitment to a more sustainable future as we approach COP 28.

The second Project Steering Committee (PSC) meeting 2023 of the Civil Society Facility for the Mediterranean (27/11/2023)

From the last 13 to the 15 November, the Civil Society Facility for the Mediterranean met for the second Project Steering Committee in Brussels in order to meet with a number of EU Institutional Stakeholders and exchange on the current situation in the civil society in the Mediterranean region.

SAFEMED V Project – 2nd Steering Committee Meeting (23/11/2023)

The last 22 November, the 2nd Steering Committee meeting of the SAFEMED V Project took place gathering several countries from the South Mediterranean region and several DG's from the European Commission, as well as regional organizations and actors, to discuss the results of the project and to present the plan for the upcoming years.

Knowledge Transfer Program on Enabling Energy in Buildings and Appliances in Spain - meetMED Project (22/11/2023)

The last 06-07 November took place a "Knowledge Transfer Program on Enabling Energy in Buildings and Appliances" aiming to enrich national policymakers and key stakeholders of the Mediterranean region through the EU expertise and experience.

Launching of the Trainning Curriculum Development Working Group by MOMENTUM on the 16 November 2023 (22/11/2023)

The last 16 November, the team MOMENTUM launched the Training Curriculum Development Working Group with 14 representatives from 6 law enforcement agencies from the region among them Tunisia, Algeria, Maroc, Palestine, Jordan and Lebanon. A launching initiate the start of meetings to improve their training related competencies through exchange of experiences.

8th Regional Forum of the Union for the Mediterranean (26/11/2023)

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COP28 Side Event organized by DG NEAR : "High level roundtable on a Euro-Mediterranean cleantech cooperation" (02/12/2023)

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Blue Mediterranean Partnership Event at the COP28 (02/12/2023)

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UfM Trade and Investment Forum (04/12/2023)

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