EU Development Policy

Latest business news about the Development Policies of the European Union

Putting Trade Policy at the service of development — 22 April 2008, 18:11 CET

EU Trade Policy and Market Access for Developing Countries 2006-2007 - Report from DG Trade of the European Commission to the European Parliament - April 2008.

EU boosts food aid to world's poorest as prices spiral — 22 April 2008, 18:14 CET

The European Commission on Tuesday announced a further EUR 117.25 million in food aid to the world's most vulnerable to offset the impact of soaring prices.

EU unveils aid action plan as funding tapers off — 09 April 2008, 17:08 CET

The European Commission unveiled Wednesday an action plan to help combat a worrying drop in EU aid to developing countries and urged member nations to live up to their pledges.

EU Commission calls on member states to increase aid — 04 April 2008, 18:31 CET

The Commission on Friday urged member states to increase their aid levels for the poorest nations after OECD figures showed a fall last year for the first time since 2000.

EU commitment to the Millennium Development Goals - milestones — 04 April 2008, 11:32 CET

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EU announces biggest ever food aid package — 04 March 2008, 23:18 CET

The Commission has announced its biggest ever food aid package, to alleviate hunger among the world's poorest, and warned rising prices could force it to increase the amount.

Cotton: EU development priority — 07 February 2008, 00:19 CET

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EU development commissioner in Kenya — 19 January 2008, 13:18 CET

EU Development Commissioner Louis Michel arrived here on Saturday for talks with re-elected President Mwai Kibaki and opposition leader Raila Odinga, officials said.

EU gives EUR 15m to aid Swazi sugar farmers — 18 January 2008, 18:57 CET

Swaziland's sugarcane farmers were handed EUR 15 million by the European Commission on Friday in a measure to cushion them from the impact of a cut in industry prices, officials said.

Rich nations must pay more for climate change aid — 09 November 2007, 16:28 CET

Rich countries must give poor nations more aid to help them overcome the impact of global warming, international experts have told an EU conference.

EU proposes 'alliance' with developing world on climate — 07 November 2007, 19:17 CET

The EU proposed a "global alliance" with developing countries to tackle climate change Wednesday, European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso said.

ACP-EU Trade Website — 31 October 2007, 13:52 CET

Information and analysis relevant to ACP-EU trade relations - non-partisan sourcing and knowledge sharing on ACP-EU trade

Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) - principles & objectives — 31 October 2007, 13:47 CET

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Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) - guide — 31 October 2007, 13:55 CET

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EU Commissioners defend controversial trade deals — 31 October 2007, 14:05 CET

Two EU Commissioners have issued a defence of the controversial economic partnership agreements the EU is negotiating with African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries.

France leads the way in technology transfer to developing countries — 16 October 2007, 16:31 CET

France has come out on top following a survey on the technology assistance provided by industrialised nations to developing countries.

EU to give Honduras 314 million dollars — 04 October 2007, 11:38 CET

Honduras, among the poorest nations of Latin America, will get 314 million dollars (223 million euros) in aid from the European Union for 2007-2013, EU officials said on Wednesday.

EU sets up EUR 50m fund for poor nations to fight global warming — 18 September 2007, 16:51 CET

The Commission has announced the creation of a fund to help developing nations battle climate change, putting in EUR 50 million itself to kick it off.

UN climate chief calls on rich countries to make cuts at Bush talks — 04 August 2007, 12:41 CET

The UN's top official on climate change on Friday called on wealthy countries to emulate the European Union (EU) and Japan by offering to slash their carbon emissions at a conference to be hosted by the US next month.

EU gives Somalia EUR 10 million — 27 July 2007, 22:10 CET

The European Commission said Friday that it had allocated 10 million euros (13.6 million dollars) to Somalia to help people affected by civil strife and extreme weather conditions.

WTO takes up US complaint against EU's banana duties — 12 July 2007, 15:18 CET

The World Trade Organisation on Thursday agreed to rule on a US complaint against the European Union's banana import regime.

EU pledges new era in relations with Africa — 03 July 2007, 17:12 CET

European leaders pledged Tuesday to open a new era in relations with Africa, announcing plans for heads of state of the two continents to hold a joint summit every other year.

ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly — 22 June 2007, 17:48 CET

The ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly was created out of a common desire to bring together the elected representatives of the European Community - the Members of the European Parliament - and the elected representatives of the African, Caribbean and Pacific states ("ACP countries") that have signed the Cotonou Agreement: it is the only institution of its kind in the world.

EU Humanitarian Aid: Frequently asked questions — 13 June 2007, 14:42 CET

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European Commission Technical Assistance Office for the West Bank and Gaza Strip — 11 June 2007, 12:52 CET

The EU’s relationship with the region, and the Palestinians in particular has grown deeper over the past decades. The EC hopes that this relationship will be successful in helping pave the way towards a just peace and a Palestinian State in the near future. The website of the European Commission Technical Assistance Office for the West Bank and Gaza Strip contains information about the role of this office and various areas of cooperation with the Palestinian Authority. You will find an overview of the EU’s activities and relevant information on EC’s assistance and programmes. It is designed to provide easy and accessible information on the EU in general, its external relation policies, its institutions and its activities.