The 2nd UfM Progress Report on Regional Integration, published in collaboration with the OECD and supported by the German Development Cooperation, was presented today in Barcelona. The data-driven report provides insights on the state of Euro-Mediterranean economic interconnectedness as well as actionable policy recommendations. Although trade flows among UfM Member States accounted for 30% ofRead more
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Regional Integration report 2025: monitoring and progress Trade Finance Infrastructure Movement of people Research and Higher Education 2021 Report Media corner The second edition of the Union for the Mediterranean’s report on regional integration, published in the year marking the 30th anniversary of the Barcelona Process, examines the state of Euro-Mediterranean economic interconnectedness and providesRead more
Bratislava saw the first UfM activity to be held in Slovakia, bringing together 50+ digital experts and actors from both shores of the Euro-Mediterranean Region to discuss digital skills, digital rights, and the role of cities in promoting digital transformation. The Conference introduced the participants to the initiatives underway by Digital Coalition Slovakia and gaveRead 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 the center of digital transformation, as well as supporting solidarity and inclusion through connectivity, digital education, training and skills.
2-3 July 2025, Athens, Greece. Tourism accounts for over 11% of employment in the Mediterranean region, making it a key economic driver. On 2–3 July 2025, the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM), in partnership with the German Development Cooperation and the European Commission, convened a regional conference under the title “The Tourism Sector: Employment-Related OpportunitiesRead 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 tourism sector in theRead 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 Employment Readiness (STEER) toRead more
26 June 2025, Brussels — The Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) successfully concluded the 2nd Mediterranean Green Week (24–26 June 2025, Brussels), where policymakers, experts, youth leaders, and stakeholders from across the Euro-Mediterranean region gathered to reaffirm their commitment to a just and inclusive green transition. Key highlights included the announcement of the first-ever UfMRead 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 Euro-Mediterranean region.
Taking place in Brussels from 24 to 27 June 2025, this second edition brings together representatives from all 43 UfM Member States—alongside civil society, youth, experts and private sector actors—to advance shared solutions to the region’s pressing environmental and climate challenges.
Through high-level discussions, expert panels and capacity-building workshops, the event will support policy dialogue, strengthen cross-sectoral cooperation, promote innovative and gender-responsive practices, and reinforce the science-policy interface for a more resilient and sustainable Mediterranean.
Participation in this event is by invitation only.
27 May 2025, Istanbul. The Union for the Mediterranean is hosting its first Digital Sustainable Week in Istanbul, an event designed to examine the role of artificial intelligence and sustainable investment in advancing inclusive development. As the Mediterranean—and the world—grapples with the seismic shifts brought about by digital transformation, the UfM is gathering policymakers, researchers, business leaders, journalistsRead more
