ResponsibilitiesThe Directorate-General for the Middle East, North Africa and the Gulf (DG MENA) is the entry point of the Commission for all countries in these three regions. The DG aims to develop strong partnerships with these countries based on mutual interest, to ensure common sustainable prosperity and resilience. To achieve this, it brings together different strands of work within the Commission and supports partners with the technical and financial instruments of the European Union.DG MENA is based in Brussels, with staff members in Brussels and in EU Delegations in its partner countries. It works under the political authority of Commissioner Dubravka Šuica and is led by Stefano Sannino.Middle East, North Africa and the Gulf website Leadership and organisation Commissioner Dubravka Šuica (Acting) Director-General Michael Karnitschnig 2 MARCH 2026Middle East, North Africa and the Gulf - Organisation chart Transparency As part of the Commission's commitment to transparency, Commission staff holding management functions publish information on and minutes of all meetings they hold with interest representatives. Meetings of the Directorate-General for the Middle East, North Africa and the G… Contact Directorate-General for the Middle East, North Africa and the Gulf NameDirectorate-General for the Middle East, North Africa and the GulfPhone number+32 2 299 11 11 (Commission switchboard)Postal addressAvenue de Tervueren 41 Bruxelles Belgium OfficeMERODE (MERO) Plans and reports Commission work programmeThe Commission work programme sets out a plan of action for the next 12 months. It describes how political priorities will be turned into concrete actionsStrategic planHow departments contribute to the Commission’s broader political goals, and define specific objectives for a five-year periodManagement planDepartment forecasted outputs, activities, resources for current year LatestNews article11 March 2026EU steps up civil protection efforts and brings back 356 citizens home amid developments in the Middle East3 min readNews article10 March 2026EU mobilises emergency humanitarian aid for Lebanon2 min readNews article9 March 2026Joint statement by President von der Leyen and President Costa after the video conference with Leaders from Middle East countries on the war in Iran3 min readSee more news
Commission work programmeThe Commission work programme sets out a plan of action for the next 12 months. It describes how political priorities will be turned into concrete actions
Strategic planHow departments contribute to the Commission’s broader political goals, and define specific objectives for a five-year period
News article11 March 2026EU steps up civil protection efforts and brings back 356 citizens home amid developments in the Middle East3 min read
News article9 March 2026Joint statement by President von der Leyen and President Costa after the video conference with Leaders from Middle East countries on the war in Iran3 min read
