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Following the "Communication for a Simpler and Faster Europe”, which strives to streamline EU laws and enhance their implementation, Commissioner Jozef Síkela will host the first Implementation Dialogue on International Partnerships on 24 June 2025

Today, the EU and Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) launch a new programme aimed at reducing inequalities and fostering inclusive societies across LAC.

The European Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jozef Síkela, concluded his visit to Chile, where he held key meetings with government authorities, private sector representatives, and multilateral organisations.

The European Union has today announced the disbursement of €19.5 million in budget support, aimed at reinforcing the ability of the Haitian government to deliver essential services to its citizens and to promote macroeconomic stability during a time of crisis.

The EU is taking significant steps to advance health security and economic resilience in the Caribbean, with an €8.9 million investment in local pharmaceutical production. This initiative will strengthen regional health manufacturing capacity benefiting the region’s long-term health sustainability.

The EU is reinforcing its commitment to digital cooperation with the Caribbean through a Memorandum of Understanding with Hispasat, a leading European satellite provider. This agreement aims to enhance broadband access and digital sovereignty across the region by leveraging EU space services.

The European Union and Barbados have taken an important step towards a sustainable energy future with the launch of the Renewstable Barbados project which aims to integrate solar power with on-site green hydrogen storage to provide a reliable, stable, and clean electricity supply to Barbados.

During the EU-LAC High-Level Event on Inclusive Human Development and Equitable Access to Health Products, Commissioner Jutta Urpilainen launched a Team Europe Initiative to promote Inclusive and Equitable Societies in Latin America and the Caribbean, jointly with six EU Member States.

Today at COP28, the EU and the Government of Dominican Republic co-organised the “COP 28 Sargassum Panel – Urgency and Opportunities for Action and Investment” at the Dominican Republic Pavilion.