Maros Sefcovic - Photo © European Union 2026

The EU and the Philippines have reached ‘substantial agreement’ in negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement, looking to deepen economic ties between the EU and another strategic, fast-growing partner in South-east Asia.

Ursula Von der Leyen, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Kazakhstan, Antonio Costa - Photo © European Union 2026

At a visit in Brussels from the President of Kazakhstan, EU leaders welcomed President Tokayev’s visit as a strong signal of the growing strategic partnership between the European Union and Kazakhstan.

Costas Kadis - Photo © European Union 2026

The European Union at the ‘Our Ocean Conference 2026’ in Kenya announced €338.35 million funding to support ocean conservation, sustainable fisheries and maritime security.