A stronger Europe in the worldReinforcing our responsible global leadership About The European Commission champions multilateralism and a rules-based global order through a more active role and stronger voice for the EU in the world.A strong, fair and open trade agenda, makes Europe an attractive place for business. This is key to strengthening the EU’s role as a global leader while ensuring the highest standards of climate, environmental and labour protections. European leadership also means working closely with neighbouring countries, introducing a comprehensive strategy on Africa and reaffirming the European perspective of the countries of the Western Balkans.The Commission seeks a coordinated approach to external action - from development aid to the Common Foreign and Security Policy - that secures a stronger and more united voice for Europe in the world. Highlight EU and Singapore conclude first-ever Digital Trade Agreement25 July 2024 - The EU and Singapore have concluded negotiations for a Digital Trade Agreement, the first EU agreement of its kind. The deal reflects the EU's aspiration to be a global standard-setter for digital trade rules and cross-border data flows. It will boost EU-Singapore trade relations by facilitating digitally-enabled trade in goods and services; ensuring cross-border data flows free of unjustified barriers; enhancing trust in digital trade, including through strong rules on spam. The Agreement complements the 2019 EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement.Read more Global action in figures €300 billionfor Global Gateway until 20271.8 billionCOVID-19 vaccine doses sent to 165 countriesalmost €124 billiontotal EU support to Ukraine since the beginning of Russia’s war of aggression What we are working on EU solidarity with UkraineEU's actions to support Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrityThe Middle East crisisEU’s reaction following Hamas’ terrorist attacks against Israel and support to PalestiniansFood securityTaking steps to ensure that global food security is restored through international cooperationGlobal GatewayThe Commission’s strategy to build connectivity partnerships around the world and boost trade and investmentSupport for the people in Türkiye and SyriaDonors' Conference to raise funds and coordinate the recovery and relief response following the devastating earthquakesEnhanced EU engagement with the Western BalkansAn opportunity to accelerate reform processes in the Western BalkansEU-US trade and technology councilDriving digital transformation and cooperating on new technologies based on shared democratic valuesGlobal response to coronavirusThe EU’s global action for universal access to affordable coronavirus vaccination and treatmentA new agenda for the Mediterranean Strengthening the prosperity, stability and security of the Southern NeighbourhoodAnti-coercion instrumentA new tool to counter the use of economic coercion by third countries Timeline 4 July 2024The Commission imposes provisional countervailing duties on Chinese battery electric vehicles3 July 2024Canada joins the Horizon Europe programme25 June 2024The EU opens accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova24 June 2024The EU adopts the 14th package of sanctions against Russia11 June 2024The EU signs €1.4 billion of new guarantee and grant agreements to support Ukraine's recovery and reconstruction28 May 2024The EU and Australia sign partnership on sustainable critical and strategic minerals27 May 2024The EU pledges €2.12 billion in support of the future of Syria and the region, during Brussels Conference1 May 2024The EU-New Zealand trade agreement enters into force1 May 2024The EU celebrates the 20th anniversary of the 2004 enlargement26 April 2024The EU steps up humanitarian assistance for Palestinians15 April 2024The EU commits €896 million in humanitarian and development funding for Sudan4 April 2024Political agreement on the €6 billion Reform and Growth Facility for the Western Balkans22 March 2024Death of Alexei Navalny: The EU sanctions 33 individuals and two entities under its Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime21 March 2024The European Council decides to open accession negotiations with Bosnia and Herzegovina20 March 2024The Commission adopted a Communication on pre-enlargement reforms and policy reviews, to prepare the European Union for future enlargements17 March 2024The EU launches new Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership with Egypt15 March 2024 The Commission allocates €500 million to ramp up ammunition production, out of a total of €2 billion to strengthen EU's defence industry12 March 2024The Commission proposes to open EU accession negotiations with Bosnia and Herzegovina23 February 2024The EU adopts 13th package of sanctions against Russia19 February 2024The EU launches EUNAVFOR ASPIDES, a maritime security operation to restore and safeguard freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and the Gulf6 February 2024Political agreement on the Ukraine Facility18 December 2023The EU adopts 12th package of sanctions against Russia14 December 2023EU leaders start accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova13 December 2023The EU and Chile sign modern and ambitious trade and political agreements8 December 2023The EU announces €125 million in initial humanitarian aid for Palestinians for 20247 December 202324th EU-China Summit30 November 2023The EU and Greenland sign strategic partnership on sustainable raw materials value chains23 November 202319th EU-Canada summit15 November 2023The EU and its Member States sign a new Partnership Agreement with the Members of the African, Caribbean and Pacific States8 November 2023The Commission adopts the 2023 Enlargement Package8 November 2023The Commission presents a New Growth Plan for the Western Balkans16 October 2023The EU launches Humanitarian Air Bridge operation to bring aid to Gaza 15 September 2023EU delegation at the 78th session of the UN General Assembly to mobilise global action and reignite solidarity18 July 20232023 EU-CELAC Summit13 July 202329th EU-Japan Summit28 June 2023Adoption of a Joint Communication laying out how the EU will address the growing impact of climate change and environmental degradation in the fields of peace, security and defence23 June 2023The EU adopts 11th package of sanctions against Russia15 June 2023At the 7th Brussels Conference on “Supporting the future of Syria and the Region” the international community mobilises €5.6 billion7 June 2023Presentation of the New Agenda to strengthen EU’s partnership with Latin America and the Caribbean23 May 2023Denmark joins EU defence and security cooperation22 May 2023The 10th EU-Republic of Korea summit takes place in Seoul22 May 2023The EU strengthens its civilian missions to better respond to crises around the world4 May 2023Commission adopts the Act in Support of Ammunition Production (ASAP) to urgently deliver ammunition and missiles to Ukraine3 May 2023The European Commission has presented a set of proposals to fight corruption in the EU and worldwide.28 April 2023Sudan: EU allocates emergency humanitarian aid27 April 2023Global Gateway: Commission and EIB announce funds worth €18 billion to boost investments in climate action and sustainable economies24 April 2023Moldova: EU sets up a civilian mission to strengthen the resilience of the security sector20 April 2023Ukraine joins the EU Civil Protection Mechanism20 March 2023 The EU and the international community pledge €7 billion at the International Donors' Conference ‘Together for the people in Türkiye and Syria'16 March 2023Launch of the EU-NATO Task Force: Strengthening our resilience and protection of critical infrastructure14 March 2023Global Gateway: EU, Latin America and Caribbean partners launch the EU-LAC Digital Alliance10 March 2023The Commission and the High Representative present a European Space Strategy for Security and Defence10 March 2023The EU updates its Strategy to safeguard maritime domain against new threats28 February 2023Global Gateway: EIB and European Commission sign agreement to boost private sector investments in African, Caribbean and Pacific countries25 February 2023EU agrees 10th package of sanctions against Russia20 February 2023The EU launches the EU civilian mission in Armenia to contribute to stability in border areas8 February 2023The Commission adopts a Recommendation and a Communication to establish common goals to boost disaster resilience in the areas of civil protection4 February 2023Ukraine: EU and G7 partners agree price cap on Russian petroleum products3 February 2023 The EU-Ukraine Summit takes place in Kyiv2 February 2023 College of Commissioners travels to Kyiv to boost EU support and sectorial cooperation with Ukraine10 January 2023EU and NATO sign a new joint declaration on cooperation16 December 2022The EU adopts 9th package of sanctions against Russia14 December 2022EU-ASEAN Summit9 December 2022The EU and Chile conclude negotiations on the EU-Chile Advanced Framework Agreement3 November 2022Berlin Process Summit: €1 billion energy support package for the Western Balkans30 November 2022EU Global Health Strategy12 October 20222022 Enlargement package6 October 2022The EU adopts 8th package of sanctions against Russia4 October 2022Youth Action Plan in the European Union external action for 2022-202719 July 2022The European Union starts accession negotiations with Albania and North Macedonia30 June 2022Conclusion of negotiations of a comprehensive trade agreement between the EU and New Zealand24 June 2022Communication on international ocean governance23 June 2022EU leaders grant candidate status to Ukraine and Moldova. They also recognise the European perspective for Georgia23 June 2022EU–Western Balkans Leaders Meeting in Brussels3 June 2022The EU adopts 6th package of sanctions against Russia18 May 2022EU external energy engagement in a changing world18 May 2022Strategic Partnership with the Gulf12 May 2022EU-Japan Summit9-10 May 20226th Brussels Conference on 'Supporting the future of Syria and the region25 April 2022President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, agree to launch the EU-India Trade and Technology Council9 April 2022‘Stand up for Ukraine’ pledging event8 April 2022The EU adopts 5th package of sanctions against Russia1 April 202223rd EU-China Summit15 March 2022The EU adopts 4th package of sanctions against Russia2 March 2022The EU agrees to exclude key Russian banks from SWIFT25 February 2022The EU adopts first package of sanctions against Russia following its invasion of Ukraine21 December 2021A new EU policy to support Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration of former combatants8 December 2021EU strengthens protection against economic coercion1 December 2021Global Gateway: EU's strategy to boost sustainable links around the world26 November 2021ASEM Summit19 October 20212021 Enlargement Package13 October 2021A stronger EU engagement for a greener, peaceful and prosperous Arctic12 October 2021EU-Ukraine Summit16 September 2021EU strategy for cooperation in the Indo-Pacific15 July 2021EU-US Summit in Brussels16 June 2021EU-Russia relations: Commission and High Representative propose the way forward15 June 2021EU-US launch Trade and Technology Council to lead values-based global digital transformation21 May 2021Global Health Summit18 May 2021Communication on the global approach to research and innovation - Europe's strategy for international cooperation in a changing world8 May 2021EU-India leaders’ meeting15 April 2021Post-Cotonou negotiations on new EU/Africa-Caribbean-Pacific Partnership Agreement concluded18 February 2021Trade Policy Review - An Open, Sustainable and Assertive Trade Policy17 February 2021New strategy to strengthen the EU's contribution to rules-based multilateralism9 February 2021Renewed partnership with the Southern Neighbourhood - A new Agenda for the Mediterranean24 December 2020EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement2 December 2020EU-US: A new transatlantic agenda for global change25 November 2020EU Gender Action Plan - an ambitious agenda for gender equality and women’s empowerment in EU external action6 October 2020An Economic and Investment Plan for the Western Balkans15 July 2020EU-India Summit30 June 2020Republic of Korea - EU Leaders' video conference meeting22 June 202022nd EU-China Summit18 June 2020EU and Eastern Partnership leaders’ videoconference26 May 2020Japan-EU Leaders’ meeting6 May 2020EU-Western Balkans Zagreb Summit9 March 2020Towards a comprehensive Strategy with Africa18 March 2020Eastern Partnership policy beyond 2020: Reinforcing Resilience - 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The European Commission champions multilateralism and a rules-based global order through a more active role and stronger voice for the EU in the world.A strong, fair and open trade agenda, makes Europe an attractive place for business. This is key to strengthening the EU’s role as a global leader while ensuring the highest standards of climate, environmental and labour protections. European leadership also means working closely with neighbouring countries, introducing a comprehensive strategy on Africa and reaffirming the European perspective of the countries of the Western Balkans.The Commission seeks a coordinated approach to external action - from development aid to the Common Foreign and Security Policy - that secures a stronger and more united voice for Europe in the world.
EU and Singapore conclude first-ever Digital Trade Agreement25 July 2024 - The EU and Singapore have concluded negotiations for a Digital Trade Agreement, the first EU agreement of its kind. The deal reflects the EU's aspiration to be a global standard-setter for digital trade rules and cross-border data flows. It will boost EU-Singapore trade relations by facilitating digitally-enabled trade in goods and services; ensuring cross-border data flows free of unjustified barriers; enhancing trust in digital trade, including through strong rules on spam. The Agreement complements the 2019 EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement.Read more
The Middle East crisisEU’s reaction following Hamas’ terrorist attacks against Israel and support to Palestinians
Food securityTaking steps to ensure that global food security is restored through international cooperation
Global GatewayThe Commission’s strategy to build connectivity partnerships around the world and boost trade and investment
Support for the people in Türkiye and SyriaDonors' Conference to raise funds and coordinate the recovery and relief response following the devastating earthquakes
Enhanced EU engagement with the Western BalkansAn opportunity to accelerate reform processes in the Western Balkans
EU-US trade and technology councilDriving digital transformation and cooperating on new technologies based on shared democratic values
Global response to coronavirusThe EU’s global action for universal access to affordable coronavirus vaccination and treatment
A new agenda for the Mediterranean Strengthening the prosperity, stability and security of the Southern Neighbourhood
19 November 2024Joint Statement by the European Commission and the High Representative on the occasion of World Children's Day
4 November 2024Joint Statement by the European Commission and High Representative Josep Borrell on the second round of Presidential Elections in Moldova
1 November 2024Joint statement by High Representative Josep Borrell and Vice-President Věra Jourová on the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
27 October 2024Statement by the European Commission and the High Representative Josep Borrell on the Parliamentary elections in Georgia
Humanitarian aid and civil protectionAssistance for affected countries and populations in case of disasters or humanitarian emergencies
EU and rules-based international cooperationDefining and defending EU priorities and values on the global stage in the multilateral system
Trade policyThe EU helps businesses make the most of global opportunities to ensure prosperity, fair competitiveness and investment
General publications16 September 2021Documents - Stronger Europe in the worldA list of key documents in relation to a stronger Europe in the world
