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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

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Ukraine

Ukraine to participate in International Clean Beach Day with numerous clean-up initiatives across the country

13 September 2019

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Armenia, Azerbaijan,…

Survey shows majority of Europeans agree that the EU should ensure secure, clean, and affordable energy

13 September 2019

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Moldova

EU report: Republic of Moldova moves forward with key reforms

13 September 2019

HR/VP Federica Mogherini

Armenia, Azerbaijan,…

Statement by HR/VP Federica Mogherini on the occasion of the International Day of Democracy

13 September 2019

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Ukraine

EU to support International Derun Fest 2019 in Ukraine

13 September 2019

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Algeria, Egypt, Libya,…

Erasmus+: EU boosts participation of African students and staff in 2019

13 September 2019

UfM

Algeria, Egypt, Israel,…

EU/Southern neighbourhood: Union for the Mediterranean focus group to discuss the development of its youth strategy

13 September 2019

The EuroMed Women for Dialogue Forum

Algeria, Egypt, Israel,…

EuroMed Women for Dialogue Forum: giving more visibility to women who fight cultural and gender stereotypes

13 September 2019

Opinion Polls East

Opinion Polls South

Publications

Fifth European Migration Forum - Summary report

Jordan, Lebanon, Libya,…

Fifth European Migration Forum - Summary report

21 August 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

EMNES Policy Paper 009 – Legal migration pathways across the Mediterranean: achievements, obstacles and the way forward

Algeria, Egypt, Jordan,…

EMNES Policy Paper 009 – Legal migration pathways across the Mediterranean: achievements, obstacles and the way forward

14 August 2019

Factsheet on myths about the Eastern Partnership

Armenia, Azerbaijan,…

Factsheet on myths about the Eastern Partnership

22 November 2017

European Endowment for Democracy thematic report 2013-2019: Supporting media for democracy

Algeria, Egypt, Jordan,…

European Endowment for Democracy thematic report 2013-2019: Supporting media for democracy

14 August 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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