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The European Peace Facility (EPF) has significantly bolstered the European Union's role in conflict prevention and international security since its inception under Council Decision (CFSP) 2021/509. The EPF plays a critical role in financing the EU’s external actions with military and defence implica

In the context of the eighth Brussels Conference on “Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region” organised by the EU between 30 April and 27 May 2024, the Service for Foreign Policy Instruments of the European Commission supports a Syria film festival.

In recent years, the global CBRN risk landscape has evolved significantly due to many different and often converging factors including new risks and threats stemming from rapid technological developments. 

On 22 March, the European Peace Facility (EPF) celebrates its third anniversary since its launch in 2021. Established by the Council Decision (CFSP) 2021/509, the EPF represents an unprecedented stride towards enhancing the EU's role as a key global security provider.

From February 26th to 29th, Madrid hosted a key gathering of over 50 officials from the Middle East, North Africa, and the European Union, aimed at reinforcing the fight against terrorism through enhanced judicial cooperation.

On 7 March, new buses were delivered to further strengthen the capabilities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) to defend Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty against Russia’s war of aggression.

Peter M. Wagner, Head of the European Commission’s Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI), visited Somalia this week where he discussed the EU support to the Somali National Army (SNA) with the Minister of Defence and Deputy Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia.

The European Commission’s Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI) launched two projects on 30 January – the Arctic Urban-Regional Cooperation and the Youth Together for Arctic Futures.

The Service of Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI) will participate in the upcoming Basel Peace Forum  that will take place on 25 January 2024.