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
Launch of the Second Progress Report on Regional Integration 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 the Euro-Mediterranean region. Building on the inaugural 2021 edition, it… read more
Women Business Forum 16-17 July 2025 – Palermo, Italy. The Women Business forum 2025 will be organized by the UfM in partnership with Union of Arab Banks and OECD-MENA and will take place on 16 and 17 July in Palermo, Italy. Funded by SIDA for the past eight years, the Women Business Forum is a UfM flagship event focused on supporting women-led bus… read more
16-17 July 2025 – Bratislava. The European Declaration on Digital Rights and Principles, adopted in 2022, provides a framework for a human-centered digital transition that aligns with values of democracy, inclusion, and sustainability, which are relevant to UfM countries. This declaration emphasizes six key principles including putting people at th… read more
8 July 2025, Brussels. The upcoming Senior Officials Meeting on 8 July in Brussels will review a 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 cooperation. The UfM Senior Officia… read more
7 July 2025, Brussels. Union for the Mediterranean Secretary General Nasser Kamel will meet with Brussels-based journalists to discuss the evolving nature of Euro-Mediterranean relations and the role of the organisation within this challenging landscape. Taking place ahead of the UfM’s Senior Officials Meeting, the Secretary General will delve into… read more
2-3 July 2025, Athens, Greece, the Union for the Mediterranean, with the support of the German Development Cooperation, will be holding the UfM Conference: The Tourism Sector, Employment-related opportunities and challenges on 2nd and 3rd July in Athens, Greece. To address the employment-related challenges and fully unlock the potential of the tour… read more
1 July 2025, Athens – The Union for the Mediterranean with the support of the German Development Cooperation and the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion (DG EMPL) launched the second edition of its Community of Practice (CoP) on Youth Employment focusing on Supporting Transition from Education to… read more
30 June 2025, Online. Digitalisation in the management of natural resources involves the strategic use of both established and emerging digital tools, technologies, and policies to support sustainable development goals. This approach applies across individual sectors and cross-sectoral domains, such as agriculture, energy, and environmental protect… read more
24 to 27 June 2025, Brussels. The 2nd Mediterranean Green Week is a key regional gathering convened by the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) to foster collaboration on climate adaptation and mitigation, environmental sustainability, resilient infrastructure, Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems (WEFE) Nexus, and inclusive green energy transition across the… read more
