22 - 28 NOV 2025
Barcelona
Together for a Stronger Euro-Mediterranean Partnership: UfM Regional Forum marks the 30th Anniversary of the Barcelona Process
22–28 November, Barcelona. Thirty years ago, the Barcelona Process laid the foundations for a new era of dialogue and cooperation across the Mediterranean. Rooted in the shared values of peace, stability and prosperity, it marked a historic commitment to multilateralism as the most effective way to address common challenges.
In commemoration of this landmark anniversary, the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) will convene the 10th UfM Regional Forum under the claim “Together for a Stronger Euro-Mediterranean Partnership”.
This year’s Forum will not only reflect on the legacy of the Barcelona Process but also issue a call for renewed commitment to regional cooperation and solidarity in the face of today’s pressing challenges.
The Forum will bring together Ministers of Foreign Affairs and a wide range of actors across numerous side events — including representatives of civil society, local authorities, regional governments and regional organisations — to engage in dialogue on how to collectively build a more resilient and prosperous Mediterranean. Discussions will focus on coordinated responses to shared priorities, from climate change and socio-economic disparities to peace and security in the region.
The Forum will also provide an opportunity to reflect on the UfM’s role in promoting tangible cooperation and to look ahead. Discussions will be anchored in the endorsement of a new strategic vision for the UfM, as well as the EU’s New Pact for the Mediterranean, reaffirming the region’s commitment to working together through a strengthened and coordinated multilateral framework.
As we mark 30 years since the launch of the Barcelona Process, the UfM Regional Forum will stand as a forward-looking platform for collective action — building bridges, fostering understanding, and shaping a stronger Euro-Mediterranean partnership for generations to come.
22 November - Euro-Mediterranean Summit of Regions. Palau de Pedralbes, Barcelona
30 Years of the Barcelona Process. The regional and local vision of Euro-Mediterranean cooperation
The Euro-Mediterranean Summit of Regions, held alongside the General Assembly of the Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions (CPMR), will convene high-level regional representatives and key stakeholders to discuss the new landscape of cooperation under the EU’s New Pact for the Mediterranean.
The summit will provide a platform for regions to articulate priorities, align positions, and adopt a Joint Declaration, reinforcing their role in shaping the Mediterranean’s future.
Organisers: Government of Catalunya in collaboration with the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM)
25-26 November – 2nd Euro-Mediterranean Workshop on Wildfires. EU Representative Office in Barcelona
As wildfires seasons across the Mediterranean grow longer and more unpredictable, this workshop will convene operational services, scientists, civil protection authorities, and policy actors to share lessons learned, align early-warning systems, and strengthen preparedness, response, and regional coordination.
The aim is to accelerate practical cooperation across the Euro-Mediterranean area, including cross-border frameworks that complement and integrate with the Union Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM), while also promoting the use of cutting-edge technologies—from satellite services to AI-driven modelling—in risk analysis and emergency operations
Organisers: European Commission (DG-ECHO), Union for the Mediterranean (UfM), PPRD Mediterranean and OSA
26 November – Euro-Mediterranean Civil Society Conference 2025
From vision to action: Reinforcing Civil Society engagement for an inclusive Mediterranean
Marking 30 years of the Barcelona Process, the Euro-Mediterranean Civil Society Conference 2025 will bring together over 100 regional and institutional representatives to reinforce civil society’s role in shaping an inclusive and sustainable Mediterranean.
Against the backdrop of pressing regional challenges, including climate risks, social justice, and economic integration, the event will launch an ongoing dialogue to transform shared insights into lasting cooperation, advancing people-
centred governance, institutional collaboration, and long-term sustainability for a Mediterranean built not just for its people, but with them.
Organisers: European Institute of the Mediterranean (IEMed), Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) and Government of Catalonia
26-27 November - Conference of Mediterranean Cities – Barcelona+30. Barcelona City Council and Palau de Pedralbes, Barcelona.
Barcelona+30: Empowering local action for regional transformation
In the spirit of its previous editions, the Conference of Mediterranean Cities will bring together mayors and representatives of local authorities to engage with civil society, academia, and socio-economic actors. The conference will serve as a platform to share experiences, align priorities, and advocate for a stronger role for cities in Euro-Mediterranean cooperation.
Building on 30 years of the Barcelona Process, the Conference will explore future pathways to strengthen the engagement of local authorities in upcoming regional agendas and initiatives.
Held alongside MedCities’ Annual General Assembly, the event aims to maximise engagement and foster inclusive, forward-looking collaboration across the region.
Organisers: Barcelona City Council, MedCities, European Institute of the Mediterranean (IEMed) and the Diputació of Barcelona, in collaboration with the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM)
27 November – Regional Resilience and Recovery - Advancing Collective Responses to Crisis: Building a Resilient Mediterranean through Strategic Partnerships. Palau de Pedralbes, Barcelona.
The Mediterranean faces growing, interconnected challenges—from climate-induced disasters to protracted conflicts and resource pressures—that call for a coordinated regional response and stronger partnerships with neighbouring regions. This event will examine how the Union for the Mediterranean can advance an integrated resilience agenda, connecting prevention, adaptation, and mitigation.
By engaging partners from the Gulf region, the discussion will help identify shared priorities, strengthen coordination and policy alignment, and promote sustainable post-crises recovery and resource management to build long-term resilience across the Euro-Mediterranean region.
Organisers: Union for the Mediterranean (UfM)
28 November – Meeting of UfM Foreign Affairs Ministers. Palau de Pedralbes, Barcelona
Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Union for the Mediterranean will gather in Barcelona to address the region’s most pressing challenges — notably the alarming situation in the Middle East — and to reflect on the future of the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership. Marking the 30th Anniversary of the Barcelona Process, the meeting will serve as an opportunity to endorse the UfM’s new strategic vision.
The Meeting will be chaired by Kaja Kallas, the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission, alongside Ayman Safadi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan,
in the presence of Nasser Kamel, the Secretary General of the Union for the Mediterranean. The Ministerial Meeting will be hosted by José Manuel Albares, Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of Spain.
Organisers: UfM Co-Presidency (EU and Jordan), UfM Secretariat and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, EU and Cooperation of Spain
On the sidelines of the UfM Regional Forum, a high-level launch event for the new EU Pact for the Mediterranean will be held, bringing together EU Member States and the EU Southern Neighbourhood.
28 November – Cultural Commemoration 30th Anniversary of Barcelona Process / Day of the Mediterranean. Palau de la Música, Barcelona
This year’s Day of the Mediterranean cultural act commemorates the 30th Anniversary of the Barcelona Process, highlighting culture as a bridge of understanding across the region. The programme will feature Manuel de Falla’s masterpiece El Amor Brujo, performed by the Camerata Penedès under renowned violinist Elena Rey, with acclaimed flamenco singer Mayte Martín.
Opening the cultural act, Syrian oud player Gani Mirzo and Syrian-Catalan actress Manar Taljo will perform Arab musical pieces and recite poems by Mediterranean women poets, blending flamenco, Arab, and Romani traditions into a moving expression of dialogue, connection and hope for a peaceful Mediterranean.
Organisers: European Institute of the Mediterranean (IEMed), Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) Barcelona City Council, Government of Catalonia, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, EU and Cooperation of Spain
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