EBRD invests in green bond to support railway sector in Morocco
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is investing up to MAD 400 million (€38.4 million) in the railway sector through a MAD 2 billion (€192 million) green bond issued by the Office National des Chemins de Fer du Maroc (ONCF).
Tuna fishing agreement with Cabo Verde approved by Parliament
56 EU vessels will be able to fish tuna and related species during the next five years in Cabo Verde’s waters, under an updated fisheries deal.
24 freezer tuna seiners, 10 pole-and-line tuna vessels, and 22 surface longliners from Spain, France and Portugal will be allowed to fish up to 7,000 tonnes of tuna and related species each year until 2029.
Scaling up Renewables in Africa. A global campaign to mobilise investments for accelerating renewable energy projects in Africa
Pledging for affordable energy and reducing poverty
At COP28, world leaders committed to tripling global renewable energy capacity by the end of this decade to accelerate the transition from fossil fuels to cleaner, more sustainable energy. Urgent action is needed to meet these targets.
The European Union Investments into the Malawi Energy Sector
Following up on discussions held during the Malawi-EU first Investment Forum in November 2024, the European Union (EU) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) are engaging with relevant Malawian and international stakeholders to advance on the development of key energy infrastructure investments, support the definition of further EU energy interventions, and discuss policy issues important for the growth of the Malawi energy sector and broader economy.
Commissioner Síkela shared his plan to scale up Global Gateway with EU Development Ministers in Warsaw
Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Síkela presented his vision to scale up Global Gateway at his first Informal Meeting of Ministers of Development hosted by the Polish Presidency of the EU Council in Warsaw.
Speech by Commissioner Síkela at the EU Ambassadors Conference - panel on the EU as a Global Actor and a Partner of Choice
6 February 2025
Speech by Commissioner Sikela:
"Thank you for inviting me, and especially for coming here to our Brussels headquarters to discuss our cooperation. I believe that effective, proactive collaboration between our headquarters and you—our representatives in partner countries—will become more important than ever in the years ahead.
Statement of the European Union Delegation and the diplomatic missions of EU Member States to Libya on the announcement of the establishment of the Advisory Committee
4 February 2025
The European Union Delegation and the diplomatic missions of EU Member States to Libya welcome the announcement of the establishment and mandate of the Advisory Committee, an important step in the UN-facilitated, Libyan-led political process.
Global Gateway: European Union committed to sustainable mining partnerships at Mining Indaba conference
3 February 2025
The European Union (EU) proudly participates in the Investing in African Mining Indaba conference, reinforcing its commitment to fostering sustainable and mutually beneficial partnerships with Africa’s mining sector.
Global Gateway: EU reinforces partnership with Africa through “Africa-EU Space Partnership Programme"
29 January 2025
At the EU Space Conference in Brussels, the European Commission announced the “Africa-EU Space Partnership Programme.” This initiative, backed by a €100 million investment, forms a critical part of the EU's Global Gateway strategy to deepen space cooperation between the EU and Africa.
Global Gateway: EU strengthens partnership with Angola and bolsters Lobito Corridor investments
17 January 2025
On January 16 and 17, European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Síkela participated in the Angola-France Economic Forum held in Paris. The forum was an excellent opportunity for Commissioner Síkela to strengthen ties with Angola, a key player for the European Union from both an economic and geopolitical perspective, and to meet with the French private sector to discuss potential investment opportunities under the Global Gateway strategy in Angola.