Launch of the Second Progress Report on Regional Integration LIVESTREAM AND FINAL REPORT AVAILABLE ON THE 12th SEPT. 2025, 9h30 (CET) Barcelona, 12 September 2025. The Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) will present the 2nd UfM Progress Report on Regional Integration, marking a key milestone in efforts to deepen cooperation and connectivity across… read more
16-17 September 2025, Istanbul, Türkiye – The Union for the Mediterranean, in partnership with the German Development Cooperation and with the support of the European Commission (Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion), will be holding the UfM Informal Economy Workshop: Opportunities, Trends and Best Practices on 16th and… read more
18 September 2025, Barcelona, Spain. The upcoming Senior Officials Meeting (SOM) on 18 September in Barcelona will review the new strategic vision for the UfM, developed through an inclusive consultation process with UfM divisions, Member States, civil society, academics, and partners, resulting in a shared roadmap for enhanced Mediterranean cooper… read more
23 September 2025, Barcelona, Spain – The Union for the Mediterranean (UfM), the ONCE Social Group, and the Directorate-General for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities of the Government of Spain are pleased to announce the upcoming Euro-Mediterranean High-Level Dialogue on Disability, set to take place on 23 September 2025 at the UfM Headquarte… read more
29 September – 2 October 2025, Tirana (Albania) – The UfM Med Youth Lab 2025 is a skills-building programme focused on project development for Euro-Mediterranean youth aged 18–29. This dynamic initiative combines online training sessions throughout the summer of 2025 with an engaging three-day in-person workshop and final pitch event in Tirana, Alb… read more
1 October 2025, Cairo – The Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) will co-organize the 9th Conference of Mediterranean Central Banks in partnership with the Central Bank of Egypt, the Banco de España, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the European Institute of the Mediterranean (IEMed), and the Union for the Mediterrane… read more
La Valletta, 13–14 October 2025. Malta has been selected to host the Sixth UfM Ministerial on Employment and Labour, which will be held in Valletta on 13–14 October 2025. This gathering marks a key milestone in our ongoing efforts to foster inclusive growth and job creation across the Euro-Mediterranean region. Under the joint presidency of the Eu… read more
October 13–15, 2025, Malta. Across the Mediterranean, researchers are developing solutions with the power to transform lives. Yet, the path from scientific discovery to societal impact remains fragmented. This 13-15 October, the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) will convene a high-level conference to change that narrative, spotlighting the people,… read more
22–23 October 2025, Barcelona – The Union for the Mediterranean (UfM), with the support of the German Development Cooperation (GIZ) and in close collaboration with the European Commission (DG TRADE and DG TAXUD), will organize the UfM Regional Workshop on the Revised Pan-Euro-Mediterranean (PEM) Convention on Rules of Origin, to be held at the UfM… read more
30 October 2025, Barcelona (Spain) – Transport connectivity remains paramount in today’s globalised economy, acting as the “lifeblood” of economies and playing a crucial role in connecting regions and ensuring efficient mobility for people and goods. In a world marked by increasing volatility and geopolitical shifts, better connectivity is fundamen… read more
2-3 December, Alexandria, Egypt. The Union for the Mediterranean, in collaboration with the Mediterranean New Chance network (MedNC) and the HOMERe programme, is convening a diverse group of stakeholders, including educational and employment actors, institutional representatives, and private sector partners, to advance a more inclusive and effectiv… read more