The European Union and Tunisia: From Erasmus to the ecological transition, here is a 5-point agreement that overcame Said’s resistance

a A strong package between the European Union and Tunisia. This is how the President of the European Commission defined it Ursula von der Leyen In his speech at the end of the signature on Memorandum of Understanding with Tunisia. A mutually beneficial partnership has been defined by European Council In conclusions 30 June. An agreement based on five pillars: macroeconomic stabilityAnd commerce And investmentsTransfer togreen energyAnd personal contacts And immigration.

It is no coincidence that immigration – which is the most interesting aspect to the European Union and Italy – at the bottom of the list. Tunisian president Happy Cup It was very visible last June 11, on the occasion of the previous visit to TeamEurope Then it was also formed by President von der Leyen with the Italian and Dutch prime ministers Giorgia Meloni and Mark Root. Before the meeting he clearly stated that Tunisia Not to be border guards for other countries. It took a month of negotiations and a second expedition by von der Leyen, Meloni and Rutte to get the agreement signed. Memorandum of Understanding.

the first column Listed by the President Von der Leyen that of personal relationships. The European Union will open a window in the program for Tunisians Erasmus+, with a value of 10 million euros, to promote student exchange. Then it will be launched there Talent partnerships To provide the opportunity for Tunisian youth to study, work or train in the European Union. In addition, 65 million euros will be allocated to 80 schools to prepare for the digital and green transition.

This is the last pillar mentioned by the EU Commission Chair but the one on which the most attention is focused due to the rapidly growing flows. The European Union makes it available 105 million euros. We need effective cooperation more than ever, von der Leyen acknowledged. The European Union will work with Tunisia to an operating partnership v. i human traffickers Operational coordination will increase Search and rescue Based on back home The President emphasized full compliance with international law. happy In the midst of controversy for non-compliance human rights towards i displaced immigrants on its territory. Then the European Union aims to facilitate legal immigration.

The European Union pledged 900 million euros College financial aidwhich is linked to the €1.9 billion plan between Tunisia and the International Monetary Fund, which includes a commitment to introduce a number of reforms. in the meantime Brussels It provides $150 million to the Tunisian government as immediate budget support.

The European Union is already the largest foreign investor And business partner from Tunisia. An investment forum will be organized in the fall, bringing together investors and international financial institutions. A comprehensive air transport agreement will be studied to assist tourism. the Medusa cable For data transmission, which will connect Tunisia with the European Union from 2025, it will receive 150m. Investments will be generated in water management and sustainable agriculture.

Already in preparation Elmed submarine power cable, Connecting Tunisia with Italy, in which the European Union invests more than 300 million. A will also be concluded Strategic partnership in the field of energy.

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