The EU promotes and protects human rights, democracy and the rule of law worldwide. Human rights and democracy are inextricably connected. Only in a democracy can individuals fully claim and realise their civil, political, social, economic and cultural rights.
Sustainable development and peace and security go hand-in-hand. One is not possible without the other, which is why we fully support our partner countries in their efforts to establish long-term stability.
Programmes
We implement programmes around the world wherever assistance is needed. We tailor our support to fit the region or country being helped. Programmes with a global reach allow the EU to provide similar support to countries facing similar problems.
This programme aims to strengthen the capacity of parliaments in partner countries by enhancing their legislative, oversight, representative, budgetary and administrative functions.
The Team Europe Democracy Initiative (TED) will enhance evidence-based support for democracy worldwide.
EL PACCTO 2.0 is a European Union cooperation programme that supports Latin American and Caribbean countries in their fight against transnational organised crime, corruption, and money laundering.
Latest news
From 20-25 September, Commissioner Jozef Síkela was in New-York to attend the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). On this occasion he had several high-level meetings to advance the EU unique offer to deliver on SDGs with the Global Gateway strategy.
Following the "Communication for a Simpler and Faster Europe”, which strives to streamline EU laws and enhance their implementation, Commissioner Jozef Síkela hosted the first Implementation Dialogue on International Partnerships on 24 June 2025.
On 6 March, the III EU-CLASI ministerial meeting brought together Ministers of Interior and Security from the European Union and Latin America to reinforce cooperation in tackling global security challenges.
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