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European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations (DG NEAR)

European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations (DG NEAR)

Our mission is to take forward the EU's Neighbourhood and Enlargement policies. DG NEAR works closely with the European External Action Service and the line DGs in charge of thematic priorities. More

Enlargement Package 2023

New Growth Plan for the Western Balkans

Support for Ukraine

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European Commission President Ursula von der LEYEN together with the Prime Ministers of Belgium, Italy, Greece, Cyprus and the Austrian Chancellor in Cairo, Egypt
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Press statement by President von der Leyen with Austrian Chancellor Nehammer, Belgian Prime Minister De Croo, Cypriot President Christodoulidis, Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis, Italian Prime Minister Meloni and Egyptian President El-Sisi

Thank you very much, Mr President, for your warm welcome and hospitality. I am very glad to be back in Cairo. The partnership between the European Union and Egypt is of critical importance. The presence of six European Leaders today shows how deeply we value our relationship.

EU Egypt flags
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La Présidente von der Leyen se rend en Égypte

La présidente de la Commission européenne, Ursula von der Leyen, se rendra dimanche au Caire, accompagnée du Premier ministre belge, Alexander de Croo, du Premier ministre grec, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, et de la Premier ministre italienne, Georgia Meloni. La présidente et les trois premiers ministres