Dubravka Šuica

Europe faces criticism over its handling of Ceuta and ineffective commissioners.

Panelists at The Economist's Government Roundtable discussed how geopolitical instability in the Middle East and Eastern Mediterranean reshapes business operations, with experts emphasizing that companies must adapt strategies to function amid ongoing conflicts rather than await regional stabilization.

The European Commission is developing trade restrictions against Israel regarding settlements in Judea and Samaria after formal sanctions stalled due to member state disagreements, with Spain, Ireland, and France pushing the measure forward.

The EU launched the T-MED initiative to mobilise up to €25 billion by 2035 for renewable energy and clean technology across the Mediterranean, targeting 15GW new capacity and 100,000 jobs while leveraging the region's superior solar and wind potential.

The European Union lifted sanctions on seven Syrian government entities, including Defense and Interior Ministries, while extending asset freezes on Assad regime figures until 2027, and reinstated a 1977 cooperation agreement to facilitate Syria's economic recovery and reconstruction efforts.

Syrian Foreign Minister al-Shaibani denied any agreement with Germany or European nations to return hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees, emphasizing that reconstruction and safe conditions must precede organized repatriation efforts.

Syrian delegation met U.S. and EU officials in Brussels discussing reconstruction and economic recovery, while the EU announced 355 million euros in financial support and restored full application of its 1978 cooperation agreement with Syria.

Syria's Foreign Minister meets EU officials in Brussels for first high-level dialogue since Assad's fall, seeking to deepen cooperation through trade, investment, and positioning Syria as a strategic energy and transport hub connecting the Gulf to Europe amid regional restructuring.

The European Union attends the 11th Delphi Economic Forum. The event gathers Europe's elite to discuss economic issues. A concrete next step is not specified.

Europe has the money. Now Gaza needs the politics

Europe launched T-MED, a €5 billion guarantee initiative targeting €25 billion Mediterranean renewable energy investments by 2035, aiming to generate 15 GW capacity and 100,000 jobs while strengthening energy security amid geopolitical tensions.

Egypt and the European Union committed €690 million to modernize Egypt's electricity grid and integrate 22 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity by 2030, supporting sustainable growth and regional energy security.

The European Union launched T-MED, mobilizing 25 billion euros to finance renewable energy and clean technology projects, reinforcing Europe's climate commitments and accelerating the transition toward sustainable energy infrastructure across member states.

The EU allocated 620 million euros to Syria for 2026-2027, with Commission clarifying that none disburses through Syrian authorities but rather through international organizations and NGOs, amid concerns from lawmakers about fund transparency and minority protection.

The European Union ended its twelve-year partial suspension of its cooperation agreement with Syria, pledging 355 million euros in financial support and planning an investment conference to facilitate economic recovery and Syrian refugee returns.

Syrian Foreign Minister Shibani met EU Commissioner Šuica in Brussels, where the EU announced 355 million euros in aid to support Syria's reconstruction, refugee returns, and economic recovery through investment initiatives.

The 11th Delphi Economic Forum convenes April 22-25, 2026, with 1,200 speakers from 51 international organizations addressing geopolitical shifts, artificial intelligence, and climate challenges amid rapidly transforming global conditions.

France leads EU member states in objecting to Commissioner Dubravka Šuica's trip to the US-led Board of Peace, citing institutional and political concerns

Saudi Vice FM holds talks with European officials on regional security and bilateral ties.

Egyptian and EU officials reviewed their strategic partnership, emphasizing deeper economic cooperation, EU support for Egypt's reforms, and discussed regional security including US-Iran negotiations and Palestinian peace efforts.

The EU launches the T-MED initiative to drive Mediterranean clean energy infrastructure with €25 billion investment by 2035.

The European Union launched T-MED to mobilize twenty-five billion euros in renewable energy and clean technology investments across the Mediterranean by twenty thirty-five, targeting fifteen gigawatts of capacity and over one hundred thousand jobs.

Syrian Foreign Minister al-Shibani met EU Commissioner Šuica in Brussels where the EU unveiled 355 million euros in aid to support Syria's reconstruction, refugee return, and economic recovery through investment initiatives.

The European Union reaffirmed support for Syria's reconstruction at a Brussels forum, with officials discussing extensive international coordination needed to address widespread conflict-related destruction and establish long-term economic partnerships.

The European Union hosts Syria's transitional authorities in Brussels Monday for their first high-level political dialogue, marking formal engagement shift toward structured cooperation on stabilization, recovery, and inclusive governance following Assad's fall.

The EU hosted rival Palestinian peace conferences in Brussels, backing the Palestinian Authority with financial support and diplomatic engagement, contrasting sharply with Trump's sidelined approach to Middle East negotiations.