Von der Leyen announces €710m for displaced people in Africa and global crisis relief
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced almost €710m for displaced people and host communities in Africa and emergency…
EU adopts €505 million package to support Lebanon’s stability, recovery and reforms
The new funding will cover three main areas and will support Lebanon in advancing key reforms; strengthening its economic recovery,…
Kallas urges faster EU defence action as Russia tests Europe and capability gaps persist
Kaja Kallas warned EU defence ministers that Russia is increasingly testing Europe through kinetic hybrid attacks while the war in…
EU welcomes Lebanon’s abolition of the death penalty as regional first
The EU has praised Lebanon’s abolition of the death penalty for all crimes, including retroactively, as a landmark human rights…
Main results of the EU Foreign Affairs Council on 13 July 2026
EU foreign ministers focused on military and energy support for Ukraine, new sanctions against Russian cyber and human rights abuses,…
Main results of the EU Foreign Affairs Council on 15 June 2026
EU foreign affairs ministers discussed Armenia’s post-election resilience, continued support for Ukraine, new Russia-related sanctions, and a broad Middle East…
European Peace Facility: EU Council adopts €100m support for Lebanese Armed Forces
The EU Council today adopted the fourth bilateral assistance measure under the European Peace Facility (EPF) to strengthen the defence capacities…
Main results of the EU Foreign Affairs Council on 21 April 2026
EU foreign affairs ministers agreed to step up military, financial and sanctions pressure on Russia while advancing a €90 billion…
EU strengthens aid for Lebanon amid escalation of violence and displacements
The EU is stepping up its support for Lebanon amid an escalation of violence and significant displacement, reaffirming its commitment…
Middle East: EU announces €458 million in humanitarian aid for war-torn region
The EU Commission is confirming €458 million in humanitarian aid for Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Egypt in 2026. With…
EU mobilises emergency humanitarian aid for Lebanon
In light of the escalating situation in the Middle East and the evolving humanitarian situation in Lebanon, the EU has…
EU leaders condemn Iranian attacks, stress diplomacy in talks with Middle East partners
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa held a video conference with Middle East…
EU signals readiness for partnership talks with Lebanon amid reform progress
On a joint visit to Beirut, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa welcomed Lebanon’s…
Main results of the EU Foreign Affairs Council on 15 December 2025
The EU foreign ministers reviewed multiple crises, with Ukraine high on the agenda after a briefing by Foreign Minister Andrii…
Main results of the 9th EU–Lebanon Association Council
The European Union and Lebanon held today in Brussels the ninth meeting of the EU–Lebanon Association Council. The two sides…
EU Commissioner Šuica meets with U.S. officials and IMF in Washington DC
The EU Commissioner will meet Jeremy Lewin, US Undersecretary of State, as well as with members of the US Congress,…
Eurojust and Lebanon sign agreement on judicial cooperation
On Tuesday, EU Commissioner Michael McGrath, and the Minister of Justice of Lebanon, Adel Nassar, have signed an international agreement on…
Next steps in foreign policy: U.S. State Department press briefing on August 7, 2025
On day 200 of the Trump Administration, the U.S. State Department highlighted a series of foreign policy moves spanning trade,…
Middle East: European Council conclusions on 26 June 2025
At their 26 June 2025 meeting, EU leaders called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the full lifting of…
Fighting against financial crime: EU Commission updates list of high-risk countries
A number of third-country jurisdictions were added to the list, such as Algeria, Angola, Côte d'Ivoire, Kenya, Laos, Lebanon, Monaco,…
Standing with Syria: EU pledges €2.5bn to support Syria and the region
Demonstrating the EU's ongoing support, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the EU is committing nearly €2.5 billion for 2025 and…
Main results of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, 27 January 2025
The EU Foreign Affairs Council exchanged views on the Russian aggression against Ukraine, relations with the United States, and the…
Lebanon: Statement by EU High Representative Kallas on the presidential election
The European Union warmly congratulates Joseph Aoun on his election as President of the Republic of Lebanon: "This significant step…
Israel/Lebanon: Statement by EU HR Borrell on the ceasefire agreement
The EU welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon and commends the mediation efforts undertaken by…
FATF adds Algeria, Angola, Côte d’Ivoire, and Lebanon to its “increased monitoring” list
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has updated its lists of jurisdictions with strategic deficiencies in anti-money laundering, countering the…
Lebanon Conference in Paris: Remarks by EU High Representative Josep Borrell
"Lebanese people are suffering a lot today due to the Israeli attacks as an answer to the Hezbollah attacks. This…
U.S. FinCEN alerts financial institutions to counter financing of Hizballah and its activities
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an alert to assist financial institutions in identifying and reporting…
Attacks on UNIFIL mission in Lebanon: Speech on behalf of EU HR Borrell at the EP plenary
"It is the responsibility of the United Nations Security Council to define the mandate of UNIFIL. According to UNSC resolution…
It is time to give peace a chance – EEAS blog post by Josep Borrell
"The death of Yahya Sinwar should mark a turning point at a moment when a new cycle of violence is…
Statement by EU High Representative Borrell on Isreal’s recent attacks against UNIFIL
"The European Union expresses its grave concern about the recent escalation along the Blue Line. The EU condemns all attacks…
EU launches humanitarian air bridge operation for Lebanon
Today, the EU launched a Humanitarian Air Bridge operation consisting of three flights from Dubai and Brindisi with the first one reaching…
Lebanon: EU endorses additional humanitarian aid of €30 million
As the escalation of hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel continues, today the European Commission has announced a further €30 million…
Lebanon: Statement by EU High Representative Borrell on the latest developments
The European Union renews its call for an immediate ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel, and for both parties to commit…
Lebanon: Remarks by EU HR Borrell after the extraordinary EU Foreign Ministers meeting
"In the current situation of emergency, the United Nations mission in Lebanon (UNIFIL) assumes a fundamental stabilisation role. The safety…
Lebanon: EU criticism rises on inactivity of the UN Security Council
"Allow me, and excuse me, but sometimes I wonder if it is not better for the [Security] Council to talk…
UNGA: Remarks by EU HR Josep Borrell after EU Foreign Ministers’ informal meeting
"It has been one of the shortest [informal] Foreign Affairs Council meetings, but I have to say one of the…
Lebanon: Press remarks by EU HR Borrell with Lebanese Foreign Minister Bou Habib
"Minister, you and me, we agreed that the war in Gaza is an horrific tragedy for the Palestinian civilians –…
EU Commission VP Schinas discusses EU support in Jordan and Lebanon
The Vice-President will hold high level consultations with the Royal Court and the Government. He will meet with religious leaders…
Syria: EU pledges €2.12bn in support of the future of Syria and the region
At the 8th edition of the Brussels Conference on 'Supporting the future of Syria and the region', the EU pledged…
Lebanon: EU Commission announces a €1bn financial assistance packkage
EU Commission President von der Leyen, Cypriot President Christodoulides and Lebanese Prime Minister Mikati discussed the significant domestic and regional…
Diplomatic rotation: EU HR Borrell nominated new Heads of EU Delegations
Josep Borrell, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, nominated 44 Heads of…
U.S. Treasury targets Iraqi airline Fly Baghdad, IRGC-QF, and Iran-aligned militia groups in Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon
Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated Iraqi airline Fly Baghdad and its…
Lebanon: UN Force condemns attack on peacekeepers
The UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) on Thursday condemned an attack on one of its patrols, in which one…
Finland to provide humanitarian aid to crisis areas
The power struggle in Sudan, which began in spring 2023, has led to a rapid increase in humanitarian needs both…
Lebanon: France is deeply concerned by continued border clashes with Israel
France reiterates its support for the Lebanese army, which upholds the country’s unity and stability. It reiterates its commitment to…
Lebanon: France expresses its solidarity with the Lebanese people, three years after the explosion in the port of Beirut
Three years after the explosion in the port of Beirut, France has not forgotten the victims and expresses its solidarity…
France: Jean-Yves Le Drian, President’s Special Envoy visits Lebanon
In this context, he proposed to all those taking part in the process of electing a president to invite them…
Lebanon: EU extends framework for targeted sanctions by one year
It is of the utmost importance for the Lebanese leadership to put aside their differences, work together to form a…