EU Launches New “Pact for the Mediterranean” to Build Common Economic and Security Space
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In Brussels, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the approval of the European Union’s new “Pact for the Mediterranean,” a wide-ranging initiative designed to deepen ties with the EU’s 10 southern neighbors. Speaking after the College of Commissioners meeting, von der Leyen said the pact aims to create a common Mediterranean space based on shared prosperity, security, and cooperation.
“The Mediterranean has been a bridge between continents for millennia,” von der Leyen declared, emphasizing that Europe and the Mediterranean cannot exist without each other. The plan outlines three main pillars — people, economy, and security–migration preparedness — each supported by concrete actions.
Over 100 initiatives are included, from launching a Mediterranean university and new AI factories to fostering startups and expanding cultural exchanges. The pact also prioritizes joint migration management and the establishment of a European firefighting hub in Cyprus.
Von der Leyen described the effort as a “pact between partners,” built on dialogue and action. “Actions speak louder than words,” she noted, quoting a shared Mediterranean proverb. The European Union will use its Team Europe financial instruments and seek to mobilize private investment across the region.
Another key focus will be triangular cooperation with Gulf countries, particularly on major infrastructure projects such as the India–Middle East–Europe Corridor (IMEC).
The announcement comes at what von der Leyen called a “special moment” for the region, following the end of the war in Gaza. She framed this as a turning point for peace and cooperation, saying, “The future of the region is being rewritten. Europe has a stake in shaping a future of peace and prosperity.”
The new pact underlines the EU’s intention to play a proactive role in stabilizing its southern neighborhood — economically, politically, and strategically — marking a new phase of partnership between Europe and the Mediterranean.
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