Africa's Century
Denmark and the EU aim for greater attention to the wishes and priorities of the African countries. Equal partnerships with African countries is a central focus of the new strategy.
Joint press release by the European Commission and the Presidency of the Council of Ministers of Italy
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the President of the Council of Ministers of Italy, Giorgia Meloni, co-chaired the high-level event ‘The Mattei Plan for Africa and Global Gateway: A common effort with the African Continent' in Rome. The event was attended by African Authorities from Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, and Zambia, including the Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union.
Parliament approves financial aid package for Egypt
On Wednesday, Parliament approved a provisional agreement reached with Council on a macro-financial assistance (MFA) package for Egypt worth €4 billion.
A short-term loan of up to €1 billion was already disbursed at the end of 2024. An additional loan of up to €4 billion will now be disbursed. Egypt will have 35 years to repay the loans.
Egypt and EIB Global set to deploy EU grant aimed at greening Egyptian economy
The European Investment Bank’s development arm (EIB Global) and Egypt have signed an agreement for the use of a €21 million grant to help green the Egyptian economy. The grant, funded by the European Union and managed by EIB Global, is intended to accelerate efforts by the Egyptian private and public sectors to decarbonise and promote environmental sustainability.
EUROPEAN UNION AND CULTURE FUND CONTINUE TO STRENGTHEN ZIMBABWE’S CREATIVE SECTOR WITH FOUR NEWLY AWARDED GRANTS
The Culture Fund of Zimbabwe Trust, in partnership with the European Union (EU) Delegation to Zimbabwe, is pleased to announce the awarding of grants for a total amount of USD $27,929.00 to four outstanding Zimbabwean cultural and creative operators under the CreativeACTIONs 2 program — the EU Delegation's flagship cultural initiative in Zimbabwe.
Commission selects 13 Strategic Projects in third countries to secure access to raw materials and to support local value creation
The Commission adopted the first list of 13 Strategic Projects on strategic raw materials located outside of the EU, including in overseas countries or territories. The Strategic Projects will diversify the EU's sources of supply and increase economic security. At the same time, the projects are designed to boost local value creation in third countries.
European Union and Côte d’Ivoire renew their sustainable fisheries partnership
The EU and Côte d’Ivoire signed, on June 6, 2025, a protocol that resumes – after nearly a year – their cooperation under the fisheries partnership agreement.
EU and Zambia hold partnership dialogue on environment and climate action
Lusaka, 9 June 2025 – Today, the European Union and Zambia held a dedicated political dialogue on climate change and the environment, co-chaired by the Minister of Green Economy and Environment Hon. Mike Mposha, MP and Ambassador of the European Union to Zambia H.E. Karolina Stasiak.
Commission updates EU Air Safety List, banning all air carriers certified in Tanzania and Suriname from operating in the EU
The European Commission today updated the EU Air Safety List, the list of airlines that are subject to an operating ban or operational restrictions within the European Union, because they do not meet international safety standards. Following today's update, all air carriers certified in Suriname and Tanzania have been included on the List and can no longer operate in the EU.
Global Gateway and Denmark power up Ethiopia’s future with Assela Wind Farm
Today, Global Gateway with its Team Europe partner Denmark has reached a significant milestone in Ethiopia with the Assela wind farm: its first turbines have started feeding power into the national grid of Ethiopia. By the end of 2025, once all turbines are fully operational, the wind farm will generate over 300 GWh of clean and sustainable energy annually, which will allow to meet the electricity needs of more than 140 000 households, that is approximately 700 000 people.