European External Action Service
EEAS Building, 9A Rond Point Schuman - 1046 Brussels
EEAS Building, 9A Rond Point Schuman - 1046 Brussels
EU policy aims at assisting Libya in its efforts to establish a democratic, stable and prosperous State. This involves promoting democratic transition, based on an inclusive constitution, the emergence of strong, transparent and accountable institutions, an alert civil society and a vibrant private sector.
EU engagement with Libya has developed along four main axes:
The EU has engaged with Libyan authorities: at a bilateral level (including appointment of EU Special Envoy for Libya); in international meetings (Paris, London, Rome, Madrid) to discuss government policy and international support to Libya; and through support to UN mission in Libya (UNSMIL).
In the absence of an Association Agreement with the EU, Libya remains outside most of the structures of the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP). However, it is eligible for funding under the new European Neighbourhood Instrument (ENI) and the ENI’s regional programmes, in addition to thematic assistance programmes – for example, on human rights or migration.
The EU’s total programme in Libya now stands at €108 million. It focuses on public administration, security, democratic transition, civil society, health, vocational training and education. This is in addition to the €80.5mdisbursed for humanitarian assistance during the 2011 revolution. More information on EU assistance to Libya can be found here.
A deterioration in the security situation in Tripoli since July 2014 has led to the temporary relocation of staff from EUDEL and EUBAM to Tunis and Brussels, until security conditions allow their return.
The EU is actively supporting UNSMIL’s efforts to achieve an immediate ceasefire and resume the political process.
RECORDED Libyan Municipalities Dialogue Meeting in Brussels
RECORDED Libyan Municipalities Dialogue Meeting in Brussels
LIVE EP Plenary session Unstable situation in Libya and its consequences - statement by EC Vice-President / EU High Representative
LIVE EP Plenary session Unstable situation in Libya and its consequences - statement by EC Vice-President / EU High Representative
High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the Commission Federica Mogherini and Commissioner for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations Johannes Hahn are launching today a consultation on the future of the European Neighbourhood Policy(ENP)