Von der Leyen splits neighbourhood policy, tasks ล uica with migration deals and Middle East strategy
The move is a response to the geopolitical urgency of enlargement and the EU’s spiralling reputation in its southern neighbourhood.
Southern Neighbourhood
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Von der Leyen pitches new portfolio for Mediterranean, teases enlargement file split
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday (18 July) announced she would create a separate portfolio to deal with the Mediterranean, as part of her next team, signalling her next term will pay more attention to the region.
NATO to discuss relations with southern neighbours in Washington
NATO members will explore options for closer relations with Middle Eastern and African countries in view of the July Washington summit, military allianceโs chief Jens Stoltenberg said after a first debate among foreign ministers on Thursday (4 April).
NATO eyes firmer foothold in its Southern neighbourhood
With China’s and Russia’s influence rising on NATO’s southern flank, the alliance is considering new and improved security relations with countries in Africa and the Middle East, but it faces an uphill task as well as its own internal divisions.