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  • Human Rights Day 2012: key resources on EU support to human rights in the Neighbourhood
    10-12-2012
    Human rights are "a silver thread that runs through everything that we do in external relations" EU High Representative Catherine Ashton said earlier this year. To mark Human Rights Day today, the EU Neighbourhood Info Centre has put together a package of material showcasing the EU's commi...
  • EU-Egypt Task Force: unprecedented support for the reform process in Egypt
    16-11-2012
    The largest-ever meeting between the European Union and Egypt took place in Cairo on 13-14 November 2012, co-chaired by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton and Egyptian Foreign Minister Kamel Amr.   The EU-Egypt Task Force agreed a major package of economic and political assistance to hel...
  • The EU and Algeria
    15-05-2012
    (A factsheet released by the European Commission on 15 May 2012, as part of its annual package of progress reports on the implementation of the European Neighbourhood Policy)   Political situation and latest developments in EU relationship with Algeria Economic and social issues Trade-relat...
  • The EU and Libya
    15-05-2012
    (A factsheet released by the European Commission on 15 May 2012, as part of its annual package of progress reports on the implementation of the European Neighbourhood Policy)   Political situation and latest developments in EU relationship with Libya Economic and social issues Trade-related...
  • The EU and Syria
    15-05-2012
    (A factsheet released by the European Commission on 15 May 2012, as part of its annual package of progress reports on the implementation of the European Neighbourhood Policy)   Political situation and latest developments in EU relationship with Syria   Economic and social issues Trade-...
  • EU-Egypt 2011: a year of profound change and daunting challenges
    15-05-2012
    Egypt experienced profound change and daunting political and economic challenges in 2011, in a year that started with the 25 January democratic uprising toppling the authoritarian regime and culminating in parliamentary elections organised "in a generally free and transparent manner";...
  • EU-Israel 2011: efforts to infuse greater dynamism into relations
    15-05-2012
      Throughout 2011, an effort was made to infuse greater dynamism into EU-Israel relations. The Association Council met in February, and the EU and Israel agreed to further explore the opportunities still offered by the current Action Plan in a number of sectors and policy areas, as well as to ...
  • EU-Jordan 2011: an important quality leap in political reform
    15-05-2012
      Jordan made encouraging political reforms in 2011, notably the constitutional amendments adopted by Parliament in September, despite a volatile climate stemming from government instability (with three successive governments in nine months) and a worsening economic outlook.   These are...
  • EU-Lebanon 2011: maintaining stability in a volatile region
    15-05-2012
      Lebanon managed to preserve its political stability, sovereignty and internal unity in 2011, in spite of the volatile situation in its neighborhood. While implementation of the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) Action Plan stalled in the first half of the year, following the fall of the na...
  • EU-Morocco 2011: a year of major political reform
    15-05-2012
      The year 2011 in Morocco was marked by a major political evolution: in the wake of popular demand, the King announced a profound constitutional reform; the new Constitution, adopted by referendum on 1 July, opened the way to major democratic reforms, and early legislative elections were held...
  • EU-occupied Palestinian territory 2011: good progress on Action Plan but occupation and divisions hamper development
    15-05-2012
    In 2011, the Palestinian Authority (PA) made good progress in the implementation of its European Neighbourhood Policy Action Plan in those areas within its control. However, the occupation and internal Palestinian divisions continued to have a serious impact on the PA’s ability to serve the pu...
  • EU-Tunisia 2011: a radical transformation in perspectives for relations
    15-05-2012
    The revolution in January 2011 radically transformed the perspectives for Tunisia's relations with the European Union, with the EU almost doubling its financial support, from the €80 million initially planned for 2011 to €160 million committed in response to events; the adoption of a new E...
  • The EU's response to the 'Arab Spring'
    14-05-2012
     (A memo released by the European Commission on 16 December 2011)   Introduction   The three 'M's   Money Mobility Markets   The EU's response country by country   Algeria Bahrain Egypt Jordan Libya Morocco Syria Tunisia Yemen   Additional res...
  • Supporting press freedom and dialogue
    03-05-2012
        Celebrating press freedom 'No Disconnect' – the EU in defence of online freedom of expression EU-sponsored media awards Regional Information and Communications Programme Find out more…   Celebrating press freedom Every year, 3 May is set aside to celebrat...
  • Euro-Mediterranean energy cooperation: working together for secure and sustainable energy
    12-04-2012
      Energy solidarity: a vital concern in a changing world Working with neighbours for a secure energy supply Sustainable Energy for All Euro-Mediterranean energy cooperation Regional cooperation The Mediterranean Solar Plan Energy: a priority for the EIB… … and the NIF The...
  • Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Partner Countries: towards a Common Knowledge and Innovation Space
    28-03-2012
      Introduction and background Euro-Mediterranean Conference on Research and Innovation 2012 Research and Innovation – a key axis of cooperation The EU's 7th Research Framework Programme (FP7) and the European Research Area   Regional cooperation European Research Area-WIDE p...
  • Strengthening the Role of Women in the Neighbourhood
    06-03-2012
    Cooperation to achieve gender equality Enhancing Equality – a new governmental dimension to regional cooperation In partnership with women: empowerment through action EuropeAid drawing competition A key set of EU guidelines – in English and Arabic Useful links      ...
  • Civil Society & Local Authorities
    04-07-2011
    CiSocH Structured Dialogue Financial support On-line course EuropeAid stories Find out more ENPI Info Centre resources   (Text from DG EuropeAid and Development Cooperation website: http://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/what/civil-society/index_en.htm) Civil society and the broa...
  • Transport Cooperation between the EU and its Mediterranean Partners
    15-06-2011
    Introduction – A Partnership priority   A Regional Transport Action Plan (RTAP)   Spotlight: the Euromed Transport project   A panorama of regional transport projects   EuropeAid: Transport key to sustainable development   The EIB: facilitating transport &nb...
  • A unique source of official documents on the EU’s relations with the Neighbourhood: Summaries of EU legislation online
    06-06-2011
    A special webpage dedicated to the documents governing the EU’s relations with the Neighbourhood countries of the South and the East is available on the official website ‘Europa’. With legislation, communications, decision papers and proposals these webpages are a unique tool...
  • Progress in relations between the EU and seven Southern Neighbours: Commission releases new reports
    31-05-2011
    The individual reports on progress in relations between the European Union and seven of its Neighbours in the South, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, the occupied Palestinian territory and Tunisia, have been released by the European Commission. These documents cover progress made on the impl...
  • European Maritime Day – a vital cooperation for the Mediterranean
    19-05-2011
    Every year on May 20, European Maritime Day is celebrated across the European Union to showcase the importance of the sea and oceans in everyday life. But the opportunities and challenges currently facing maritime regions and sectors across Europe – from tourism and fisheries to maritime trans...
  • Perceptions of the EU in Egypt: Evolving attitudes 2009 - 2010
    04-05-2011
    More and more Egyptians not only say that the EU can help bring peace and stability in the region surrounding Egypt; they also say in increasing numbers that the EU helps the promotion of democracy through its cooperation activity.This was just one of the findings to emerge in the third in a series ...
  • Perceptions of the EU in Tunisia: Evolving attitudes 2009 - 2010
    04-05-2011
      A majorityof Tunisiansthink that the EU is an important partner of their country and that Tunisia and the European Union have sufficient common values to be able to cooperate. This was just one of the findings to emerge in the third in a series of polls carried out at six-month interval...
  • Perceptions of the EU in Morocco: Evolving attitudes 2009 - 2010
    04-05-2011
      More and more Moroccans view relations between the EU and Morocco as good, while an increasing number describe themselves as good neighbours. Moroccans also increasingly believe that their country has benefited from EU policies. These were just some of the findings to emerge in the third in ...
  • Perceptions of the EU in the Occupied Palestinian Territory: Evolving attitudes 2009 - 2010
    04-05-2011
    More and more Palestinians think that the EU can help bring peace and stability to the region. Palestinians also increasingly think that the EU should play a greater role in promoting democracy. These are just some of the findings to emerge in the third in a series of polls carried out at six-month ...
  • Perceptions of the EU in Algeria : Evolving attitudes 2009 - 2010
    03-05-2011
     Algerians increasingly feel the EU should play a greater role in ensuring freedom of expression of the media and believe the EU can help bring peace and stability to Algeria and the surrounding region. These were just some of the findings to emerge in the third in a series of polls carried out...
  • Perceptions of the EU in Jordan: Evolving attitudes 2009 - 2010
    03-05-2011
    A majority of Jordanians think that their country has benefited from EU policies.When asked why, over half said EU investment in Jordan, followed by a third mentioning improved education and the aid allocated to development.This was just one of the findings to emerge in the third in a series of poll...
  • Perceptions of the EU in Lebanon: Evolving attitudes 2009 - 2010
    03-05-2011
      Human rights and peace and security are consistently the top-two values that Lebanese respondents both value personally and attach to the EU, according to a poll. This was just one of the findings to emerge in the third in a series of polls carried out at six-month intervals between December...
  • Supporting press freedom and dialogue - 2011
    02-05-2011
      With World Press Freedom Day celebrated across the world on 3 May, the ENPI Info Centre has put together a press pack highlighting the EU’s support to press freedom and dialogue in the Neighbourhood.   "Freedom of expression is not ensured just by adopting laws and creating...
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