Priorities
A stronger global actor – The EU has set priorities for its external cooperation to face global challenges, promote its values and contribute to peace and prosperity in the world.
Policies
European development policy fosters sustainable development and stability in developing countries, with the ultimate goal of eradicating extreme poverty.
Funding
The EU is the largest development cooperation donor in the world. We provide funding in many different fields and through different methods depending on the needs and objectives of our partner countries.
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Stand with Ukraine
The EU stands united in its solidarity with Ukraine and will continue to support Ukraine and its people together with its international partners, including through additional political, financial and humanitarian support.
Africa-EU Partnership
The EU’s relationship with Africa is a key priority for the Commission. Our vision of the future Africa-EU partnership is to work together on global trends.
Latest news
EU boosts support to indigenous peoples’ rights around the world
On the occasion of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, the EU announced it is investing a further €7 million to promote and protect indigenous peoples’ rights worldwide.
European Year of Youth: 25 young people selected to be part of EU’s Overseas Countries and Territories Youth Network
The European Commission announced today the 25 members of the European Union’s Overseas Countries and Territories (OCT) Youth Network.
2022 Aid Transparency Index : the European Commission reaffirms its commitment to better transparency in EU financial aid
Today, the transparency NGO Publish What You Fund (PWYF) has released the Aid Transparency Index 2022, an index which biennially assesses the transparency performance of some 50 major aid providers, including the European Commission, the European Development Bank (EIB) and EU member states.