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UfM Action Plan on Employment and Labour 2026-2028 - Union for the Mediterranean - UfM
UfM Action Plan on Employment and Labour 2026-2028 - Union for the Mediterranean - UfM
The representatives of the Ministries in charge of Employment and Labour of the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) gathered at their 19th UfM Regional Platform on Employment and Labour in Malta on 14 October 2025 to discuss the Action Plan on Employment and Labour for the years 2025-2028 (hereafter âAction Planâ). The Platform was precededRead more
Une génération euro-méditerranéenne en devenir : le parcours de Kamilia
Une génération euro-méditerranéenne en devenir : le parcours de Kamilia
Comment les universitĂ©s euro-mĂ©diterranĂ©ennes labellisĂ©es par lâUnion pour la MĂ©diterranĂ©e contribuent Ă former des jeunes porteurs dâune vision commune de la rĂ©gion Originaire de Rabat, sur la rive sud de la MĂ©diterranĂ©e, Kamilia a grandi dans un environnement oĂč lâidentitĂ© mĂ©diterranĂ©enne nâĂ©tait pas un concept abstrait, mais une rĂ©alitĂ© quotidienne. Dans sa famille, les langues,Lire la suite
Study on Governance Models of Mediterranean Ports - Final Report - Union for the Mediterranean - UfM
Study on Governance Models of Mediterranean Ports - Final Report - Union for the Mediterranean - UfM
The UfM Secretariat (UfMS), in collaboration with MEDPorts, seeks to conduct a Study on governance models of Mediterranean ports, which will include a comparative analysis of the different governance and organisation models existing at the level of the Mediterranean ports that are members of MEDPorts. Port governance models refer to the structure and relationships ofRead more
10th Union for the Mediterranean Regional Forum - Union for the Mediterranean - UfM
10th Union for the Mediterranean Regional Forum - Union for the Mediterranean - UfM
22â28 November, Barcelona. The 10th UfM Regional Forum under the claim âTogether for a Stronger Euro-Mediterranean Partnershipâ will not only reflect on the legacy of the Barcelona Process but also issue a call for renewed commitment to regional cooperation and solidarity in the face of todayâs pressing challenges.
30 Years of the Barcelona Process
30 Years of the Barcelona Process
November 2025 marks the 30th anniversary of the Barcelona Process, a landmark initiative in Euro-Mediterranean cooperation, launched in 1995 inspired by the hope of shared peace in the Middle East. The Barcelona Process paved the way for the establishment of the Union for the Mediterranean in 2008, solidifying a spirit of regional cooperation that continues to this day.
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The Union for the Mediterranean is an intergovernmental organisation bringing together 43 countries to promote dialogue and cooperation in the Euro-Mediterranean regionWho we areWhat we do We work on policies 35+ ministerial meetings We enable regional platforms 8000+ stakeholders/year We support development projects 60+ projects labelled Featured News SEE MORE NEWS Higher Education & Research ShapingRead more
đŁïž Human stories
đŁïž Human stories
STORIES OFEURO-MEDITERRANEANCOOPERATION WELCOME TO THE UfM PAGE DEDICATED TO STORIES OF THE EURO-MEDITERRANEAN COOPERATION! Our stories are centered on humans and humans only. Our inspiration comes from UfM projects and initiatives implemented on the ground: from partners collaborating daily with us to project promoters and beneficiaries, these Euro-Med cooperation stories aim at giving a well-deservedRead more
News
Empowering Businesswomen in the WaterâEnergyâFoodâEcosystems Nexus for Sustainable Business - Union for the Mediterranean - UfM
Empowering Businesswomen in the WaterâEnergyâFoodâEcosystems Nexus for Sustainable Business - Union for the Mediterranean - UfM
3 or 12 December, 2025, online. Women entrepreneurs across the Mediterranean region face unique challenges in accessing finance, resources, and networks to grow their businesses. This online capacity-building programme aims to address this issue by equipping you with practical tools, knowledge, and connections, useful to successfully scale your enterprise.
Second UfM Student Competition 2025
Second UfM Student Competition 2025
Second UfM Student Competition 2025 Transport & Urban Development Exploring Mediterranean Urban Solutions to Climate Change and Resilience REGISTER SUBMISSION CONTACT Introduction As part of the Day of the Mediterranean 2025 celebrations (28 November), the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) is hosting the second edition of its biennial Urban Design student competition, titled âUrban SolutionsRead more
Opportunities Fair - UfM Med Youth Lab 2025
Opportunities Fair - UfM Med Youth Lab 2025
Join us on 2 October 2025, 2:00â3:00 PM CET at Piramida Tirana for the Opportunities Fair. This session allows selected organisations, initiatives, projects, and businesses to showcase their work, exchange ideas, and explore potential collaborations. To secure a space to present an organization, initiative, project, or business, please complete this registration form in English by 28 September 2025. Profiles of all showcased opportunities, including name, nationality, and description, will be shared in advance with participants. No email contacts will be shared.
Second UfM Progress Report on Regional Integration
Second UfM Progress Report on Regional Integration
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 Mediterraneanâs 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
UfM Youth Delegates 4 Energy & Climate
UfM Youth Delegates 4 Energy & Climate
UfM Energy & Climate Action Youth Delegate Programme - Integrating youth voices into regional climate and energy policy What is the Energy & Climate Action Youth Programme? The UfM Energy & Climate Action Youth Delegate Programme is a new initiative by the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) that places young people at the heart ofRead more
Annual Report 2024
Annual Report 2024
DOWNLOAD THE ANNUAL REPORT The UfM in action: acting today for a sustainable tomorrow SG message Building bridges of dialogue and peace Building inclusive and just societies Working towards economic stability and integration Creating a sustainable future The Mediterranean has always been a meeting point of peoples, ideas, and cultures. Today, it is also aRead more
Agenda
Med Youth Lab 2025
Med Youth Lab 2025
UfM Med Youth Lab 2025: Call for ApplicationsIntroductionPrevious editionApplicationThematic clusters What is the UfM Med Youth Lab 2025? The UfM Med Youth Lab 2025 is a skills-building programme focused on project development for Euro-Mediterranean youth aged 18â29. This dynamic initiative combines online training sessions throughout the summer of 2025 with an engaging three-day in-person workshopRead more
Publications
Usama Sadawi on the politics of rebuilding
Usama Sadawi on the politics of rebuilding
Against the backdrop of the conflict in the Middle East and other critical issues such as alarming climate trends and widening socioeconomic disparities, the Union for the Mediterranean held an inclusive and participatory consultative session. Co-organised with the European Institute of the Mediterranean (IEMed) in the framework of the 30th anniversary of the Barcelona Process,  the consultation addressed whatRead more
Astrid Desjobert: Des secondes chances à un changement durable pour les jeunes de la Méditerranée
Astrid Desjobert: Des secondes chances à un changement durable pour les jeunes de la Méditerranée
Dans une salle de classe baignĂ©e de soleil en Tunisie, en Italie ou en France, lâair est chargĂ© de lâexcitation dâun monde ouvert aux possibilitĂ©s. LĂ -bas, des groupes de jeunes adultes se rassemblent, leurs visages illuminĂ©s dâespoir alors quâils entament un voyage vers un avenir meilleur. Ces individus font partie du RĂ©seau MĂ©diterranĂ©en de la NouvelleLire la suite
Climate Crisis and Gender Equality in the Euro-Mediterranean Region â Emerging Security Risks
Climate Crisis and Gender Equality in the Euro-Mediterranean Region â Emerging Security Risks
The MENA gender gap remains substantially unchanged in the economic empowerment sphere. Women in the region still hold the lowest entrepreneurial activity at 4% of the overall population (OECD, 2022). When starting or growing business, Arab women continue to face a series of overwhelming constraints. These include a gender discriminatory environment, as well as lackRead more
UfM Youth Engagement Series
UfM Youth Engagement Series
Digital Transformation in Higher Education
Digital Transformation in Higher Education
Since its foundation in 2008, the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) has prioritised Higher Education and Research. This commitment has led to a notable expansion in networking opportunities, collaborative research, and the mutual recognition of academic qualifications among institutions. In this evolving period for education, we find a compelling opportunity to drive Digital Transformation (DT)Read more
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