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* This designation shall not be construed as recognition of a State of Palestine and is without prejudice to the individual positions of the Member States on this issue.

** EU cooperation with Syria is currently suspended due to the political situation; however, since in principle Syria is eligible for cooperation under the ENI, activities may be taken up again once the situation improves.

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A stronger partnership for a stronger neighbourhood

The European Union works with its southern and eastern neighbours to promote peace, stability and economic prosperity in the whole region. Through the European Neighbourhood Policy, the EU supports political and economic reforms in Europe’s neighbouring countries.

The European Neighbourhood Policy was launched in 2004

16 countries are covered

€ 15.4 billion available for activities in the Neighbourhood for 2014-2020

€ 824 million estimated funding for the Regional South programme for 2014-2020

€741 - €906 million estimated funding for the Regional East programme for 2014-2020

News & stories

Photo: EMSA

Azerbaijan, Georgia,…

Black and Caspian Sea project conducts exercise on oil spill pollution response

20 June 2019

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Belarus, Georgia, Ukraine

Three ideas for addressing community needs nominated for EU award at Hackathon in Georgia

20 June 2019

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Ukraine

Horizon 2020 in Ukraine: over 180 projects funded in last four years

20 June 2019

ETF

Region East, Armenia,…

The European Training Foundation: Vocational education and training as a tool to address global challenges

20 June 2019

World Refugee Day

Armenia, Azerbaijan,…

Joint Statement by the European Commission and the High Representative on the occasion of World Refugee Day, 20 June 2019…

20 June 2019

First Union for the Mediterranean Regional Business Forum to promote the Trade Agenda and foster economic integration in the region

Egypt

First Union for the Mediterranean Regional Business Forum to promote the Trade Agenda and foster economic integration in…

20 June 2019

Libya: five EU-funded projects launched in health sector

Libya

Libya: five EU-funded projects launched in health sector

20 June 2019

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Georgia

Entrepreneurship school graduates meet local businesses in Georgia

20 June 2019

Publications

“MIgration EU eXpertise” (MIEUX) publishes 2018 Annual Report

Algeria, Egypt, Israel,…

“MIgration EU eXpertise” (MIEUX) publishes 2018 Annual Report

13 June 2019

Top 10 Achievements of the Eastern Partnership in the last 10 Years

Armenia, Azerbaijan,…

Top 10 Achievements of the Eastern Partnership in the last 10 Years

31 May 2019

EU Neighbours South - “EU engagement in the Southern Neighbourhood-Building bridges through culture”

Algeria, Egypt, Israel,…

EU Neighbours South - “EU engagement in the Southern Neighbourhood-Building bridges through culture”

12 June 2019

Factsheet on myths about the Eastern Partnership

Armenia, Azerbaijan,…

Factsheet on myths about the Eastern Partnership

22 November 2017

EU engagement in the Southern Neighbourhood: Seizing opportunities for economic growth and job creation

Algeria, Egypt, Israel,…

EU engagement in the Southern Neighbourhood: Seizing opportunities for economic growth and job creation

29 May 2019

Eastern Partnership – 20 Deliverables for 2020: State of play in 2018

Armenia, Azerbaijan,…

Eastern Partnership – 20 Deliverables for 2020: State of play in 2018

15 October 2018

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