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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

EU-funded FEMISE and “Beyond Reform and Development” conclude strategic partnership for Inclusive Development in the Mediterranean

Algeria, Egypt, Israel,…

EU-funded FEMISE and “Beyond Reform and Development” conclude strategic partnership for Inclusive Development in the…

19 March 2019

Middle-Eastern journalists covered Brussels Conference with EU-funded OPEN Media Hub assistance

Jordan, Lebanon, Syria *

Middle-Eastern journalists covered Brussels Conference with EU-funded OPEN Media Hub assistance

19 March 2019

Call for participants launched to take part in Youth Forum

Algeria, Egypt, Israel,…

Call for participants launched to take part in Youth Forum

19 March 2019

Med Culture

Palestine*

Palestine: EU funded workshop in cultural management

19 March 2019

Photo: European Union

Ukraine

EU expert mission to Ukraine to assist with unification of access to employment services and career guidance

19 March 2019

Photo: EU4Business

Ukraine

New opportunities for small and medium businesses in Ukraine

18 March 2019

Photo: European Union

Armenia

EU strengthens its support to the education sector to benefit young Armenians

18 March 2019

Photo: Unsplash

Moldova

EU expert mission to Moldova on developing secondary trading market for radio spectrum bandwidth

18 March 2019

Publications

FEMISE MED BRIEF n°17 : “Closing the gender gap: policy-making that promotes inclusive Mediterranean societies”

Algeria, Egypt, Israel,…

FEMISE MED BRIEF n°17 : “Closing the gender gap: policy-making that promotes inclusive Mediterranean societies”

12 March 2019

Factsheet on myths about the Eastern Partnership

Armenia, Azerbaijan,…

Factsheet on myths about the Eastern Partnership

22 November 2017

Euromesco policy Brief n°92 – Challenges faced by Syrian refugees in the higher education systems of host countries and how to overcome them : Lessons learned from Jordan

Jordan, Syria *

Euromesco policy Brief n°92 – Challenges faced by Syrian refugees in the higher education systems of host countries and how to overcome them : Lessons learned from Jordan

12 March 2019

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Armenia, Azerbaijan,…

Opinion Survey 2017: Regional Overview

05 October 2017

European Endowment for Democracy Annual Report 2018 – Supporting people striving for democracy

Algeria, Egypt, Israel,…

European Endowment for Democracy Annual Report 2018 – Supporting people striving for democracy

12 March 2019

20 Deliverables for 2020: Bringing tangible results for citizens

Armenia, Azerbaijan,…

Factsheet on the Eastern Partnership's 20 Deliverables for 2020

24 November 2017

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