For the first time ever since the Barcelona Declaration in 1995, Euro-Mediterranean Heads of State and Government will meet to mark the tenth anniversary of the Partnership. At this historic Summit, they are expected to announce a Declaration on a Common Vision and decide on a 5-year work programme that aims both at reinforcing relations and meeting the tough challenges that lie ahead for the region. Returning to the city of its birth, European and Mediterranean partners, together with Commission President Barroso and Commissioner for External Relations and Neighbourhood Policy, Benita Ferrero-Waldner, will gather in Barcelona on 27 and 28 November, to agree on an ambitious agenda of revitalisation and reform. The proposed work programme includes far-reaching proposals for addressing challenges such as terrorism, political and economic reform and migration. Along with the 5-year work programme and Declaration the Summit will also present– a Code of Conduct to Counter Terrorism.
Before his departure for Barcelona, European Commission President José Manuel Barroso reiterated the Commission’s determination to forge even closer alliances with Mediterranean partners and work towards bringing the partnership closer to the people:
“We have the institutions, the mechanisms and the determination to fulfil the promises of the Barcelona declaration of ten years ago. Our Summit now will aim to put the Partnership on a sounder and stronger footing, and taking courageous decisions to meet the challenges we face as we enter a new phase of its existence.”
Commissioner Ferrero-Waldner said:
“Barcelona is now a mature partnership that can deliver real benefits with an impact on people's lives. I hope that the commitments that we enter into at the Summit - on education, job creation, trade, better governance, migration, and terrorism - will help bring a safer, more stable and more prosperous region for us all to live in."
At the Summit, President Barroso will underline the Commission priorities for the region over the coming years:
The Summit comes against a background of increased terrorist activity on both sides of the Mediterranean, a series of migration-related human tragedies and significant civil/ethnic unrest in parts of Europe. This upgraded meeting – normally it is the partners’ foreign ministers who meet on a biannual basis – underlines the determination to tackle politically sensitive issues and to work together towards their resolution.
The Euro-Mediterranean Partnership (Barcelona process) at its inception ten years ago was an innovative alliance based on the principles of joint ownership, evolution by dialogue and consensus and cooperation. It has since been driven by a common political will to build together a common space of peace, security and shared prosperity. As the Partnership celebrates this anniversary milestone and prepares to enter its second decade, it is significantly reinforced and complemented by the European Neighbourhood Policy. This will allow further progress between countries willing to agree on concrete commitments and benchmarks.
Additional information on the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership at
For more information on Commission’s 2005 assistance to the Mediterranean region see IP/05/1464 Mediterranean Partners to benefit from over €850 million in EU grant support in 2005.
For more information on Barcelona Process achievements see
MEMO/05/442 Euro-Mediterranean Partnership – Where are we 10
years after the Barcelona Declaration?
Summit agenda and side events at
www.euromedbarcelona.org
Euromed Partnership News
BARCELONA SUMMIT, 27–28 NOVEMBER 2005
The Euro-Mediterranean Summit to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Barcelona
Process turned out as a reflection of the Process itself. The Summit, like the
Process, led to contrasting results. Negotiations were difficult on the
ambitious agenda. However, the Summit yielded in the end substantive outputs,
despite critical media reporting focusing more on participation and
disagreements rather than on the agreed agenda for common action. However, the
difficulties should not divert attention from the positive final results. The
Summit reached agreement on a Five-Year Work Programme for the further
development of the partnership as well as on a Code of Conduct on Countering
Terrorism. The Work Programme will allow work in the regional Euro-Med
framework to progress in full synergy and complementarity with the bilateral
Action Plans developed under the European Neighbourhood Policy. And the Code of
Conduct, bringing Europeans, Arabs and Israelis together around one agenda,
highlights the common commitment to fighting terrorism in all its dimensions.
This is a significant political achievement and a sign that 35 Euro-Med
governments, in spite of the sensitivities of the region, are ready to work
together and join efforts to fight terrorism beyond current bilateral
collaboration between some of them. By adopting the Work Programme, the partners
have agreed on several issues such as: the Governance Facility to support and
accompany political reform; liberalisation of trade in services and agriculture;
migration-related issues and the fight against illegal migration, increasing
resources for education, establishing a scholarship scheme for university
students and promoting gender equality; reinforcing the role of civil society
and improving its interaction with Governments and Parliaments.
The impressively high level participation in the European side with, in
particular, the presence of Messrs. Blair, Zapatero, Chirac, Shussel, Ahern,
Berlusconi, Mrs Halonen, as well as the Commission President, Mr Barroso, the
European Parliament President, Mr Borrell and the Secretary General of the
Council, Mr Solana, constitutes a significant political backing by European
leaders for the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership and the strategic priority for
closer relations with the Mediterranean, including by non-Mediterranean EU
Member States. On the Mediterranean side, three partners were represented at the
highest executive level; the President of the Palestinian Authority and the
Prime Ministers of Turkey and Lebanon. Israel was represented by vice-Prime
Minister Olmert, and the other Partners by their Prime Ministers (Egypt,
Morocco) or by their Foreign Ministers (Syria, Tunisia and Algeria). For Jordan,
the Summit was attended by the brother of the King, Prince Faisal.
EVENTS AROUND THE SUMMIT
EUROMED REGIONS AND CITIES CONFERENCE – 26 NOVEMBER, BARCELONA
This Conference took place on the eve of the Barcelona celebrations, at the
invitation of the Regional Government of Catalonia. Speaking on behalf of the
European Commission, Joe Borg, Commissioner for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs
firstly highlighted the achievements of the Barcelona Process namely in terms of
the instruments available, the institutions created under the process and the
variety of governmental and civil society networks that have emerged. He most
specifically highlighted the importance of the contribution of Mediterranean
regions and cities for the success of the objectives set under the Partnership
and the European Neighbourhood Policy. He therefore invited them to become more
involved in consultations on issues of cross-border and maritime cooperation in
the EU-Mediterranean area. For the full speech:
http://europa.eu.int/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=SPEECH/05/738&type=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en
EUROMED AND THE MEDIAS – 25 NOVEMBER, BARCELONA
The 3rd in the series of such events organised at the initiative of the European
Commission, this was the opportunity for the journalists gathered on the
occasion of the celebrations of the 10th Anniversary of the Barcelona
Declaration to reaffirm their firm commitment to freedom of speech, independent
journalism and issues close to their working conditions such as the safety of
journalists. Mrs Benita Ferrero-Waldner, Commissioner for External Relations and
the European Neighbourhood Policy spoke at this major Conference. She
highlighted the fact that “the Mediterranean represents for Europe, even more
today than before, an absolute priority” as she stressed the crucial role for
journalists in bringing the Partnership closer to the people, and promoting
understanding and tolerance. For the full speech:
http://europa.eu.int/comm/external_relations/med_mideast/news/index.htm. The
Commission was also highly represented at this event by Messrs Christian Leffler,
Director, DG Relex and Richard Weber, Director, EuropeAid, Cooperation Office of
the EC, who both highlighted the importance of this Conference and the role of
the medias in increasing the visibility of the Barcelona Process.
EURO-MEDITERRANEAN WOMEN CONFERENCE, 24-25 NOVEMBER, BARCELONA
The Conference was articulated around three workshops corresponding to the three
chapters of the Barcelona Process and the role of women in the promotion of the
Partnership. The conclusions of the 3 workshops were presented to the plenary
session which was attended by Mrs Benita Ferrero-Waldner, Commissioner for
External Relations and the European Neighburhood Policy. High level participants
as well as representatives from civil society expressed their wish to see the
conclusions of this event taken account of at the ministerial conference on
women to be organised in the second half of 2006, at the initiative of Mrs
Benita Ferrero-Waldner. The event will be taking place under the Finnish
Presidency of the EU. It will be dedicated to women’s issues as it will be open
to participation to both government and civil society representatives. In her
intervention, the Commissioner called for a greater participation of women from
the Mediterranean partner countries at all levels, political, economic and
social. The conference coinciding with the International Day against gender
violence, Mrs Ferrero-Waldner also stressed that dialogue between women from
both shores of the Mediterranean is essential, hence the importance of the
Partnership in this respect.
PROGRAMMES & PROJECTS
THE FACILITY FOR THE EURO-MEDITERRANEAN INVESTMENT AND PARTNERSHIP (FEMIP) is
granting a €200 million loan for the construction of a 750 MWe natural gas-fired
combined cycle power plant in Deir Azzour on the Euphrates river in Syria. This
is the second operation signed in Syria for electricity generation and the
fourth overall in the Syrian electricity sector over the last six years. The
project will be implemented and managed by the Electricity Generation and
Transmission Company (PEEGT). The finance contract was signed on 25 November
2005 in Paris by Mr Philippe de Fontaine Vive, EIB Vice-President in charge of
FEMIP, and Mr. Mounib Saem El-Dahr, Minister of Electricity. For more
information, see:
http://www.eib.org/ (Press releases
ANIMA WORKSHOP ON CLUSTERS, 5 DECEMBER, MARSEILLES. Hosted by ANIMA in
Marseilles, this is a joint ANIMA/UNCTAD/World Association of Investment
Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) regional workshop. This year the seminar seeks to
explore in depth the business development concept known as “clusters” and its
application in the promotion and generation of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).
For more information, contact:
anna.abariotou@cec.eu.int
“EU ADVANCED FREE MOVEMENT OF GOODS”, 28 NOVEMBER – 2 DECEMBER, BARCELONA. As
part of the MEDA Regional Programme “EuroMed Training for Public
Administration”, this seminar is being organised in order to offer participants
from MEDA partner countries an in depth knowledge, in this case in the field of
free movement of goods, an area of interest to them in the framework of the
Association Agreements with the EU; to enable them to have an expert's working
knowledge on EU Policies that will qualify them to spread relevant information
on these matters as well as to develop a working relation with the EU
Institutions and EU Member States in this respect; to develop bilateral and
multilateral administrative cooperation and to encourage an exchange of
experience, knowledge and best practices. For more information, contact:
anna.abariotou@cec.eu.int
REGIONAL SEMINAR EUROMED POLICE ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING, 5-9 DECEMBER, ATHENS.
This Seminar is organised as part of the MEDA funded Regional Police
co-operation Project which was launched in 2004 and has a budget of € 2 million.
It comes under the 2nd Chapter of the Regional Programme on Good Governance and
the Rule of Law. It aims at facilitating and reinforcing Euro-Mediterranean
Police Co-operation on regional matters. Its activities include fighting
terrorism, money laundering, drug and human trafficking, organised crime and
cyber-crime. The Seminar will focus on human trafficking from various angles,
such as illegal immigration, child labour, sexual exploitation, document
falsification with presentations of case studies from different countries of the
partnership. For more information, contact:
anna.abariotou@cec.eu.int
NEWROPEANS GRAND PRIX TO THE EURO-MEDITERRANEAN YOUTH PLATFORM. On the 26th of
November in Amsterdam, the Euro-Mediterranean Youth Platform was awarded the
Newropeans Grand Prix for its contribution to democracy. The “Grand Prix” is
granted by a wide jury made of around 1,000 actors of the European civil society
coming from 25 States: representatives from universities, schools, regions,
cities, associations, foundations, media and companies, of different ages and
professions. The elections take place by Internet. Further information can be
obtained from
http://www.newropeans.org/en/on-going/GrandsPrix2005/index.htm. The
Euro-Mediterranean Youth Platform is an EU-financed initiative aiming at
facilitating networking between all those involved in the youth sector in Europe
and the Mediterranean.
http://www.euromedp.org
BYZANTIUM EARLY ISLAM PROJECT – NEW WEBSITE. BYZANTIUM EARLY ISLAM, (BYZeIS),
a Euromed Heritage III Project (EU-funded Programme managed by EuropeAid,
Cooperation Office of the European Commission) is a multidisciplinary project
aiming to bring to the fore the region’s Byzantine and Islamic cultural heritage
and to modernise its ability to manage it intelligently through co-operation.
This project is a golden opportunity to create the highest standards of heritage
conservation and promotion in the MEDA region. It involves partners from Greece,
Cyprus, Israel and the Palestinian Territories. More information on this project
can now be found on its recently activated website:
www.byzantiumearlyislam.net
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Mediterranean Partners
Euromed Audiovisual II - Results Dissemination and monitoring support Unit
Location - MEDA Region
Reference: EuropeAid/120917/C/SER/Multi Status: Open (until 02.12.2005)
EU Partnership for Peace
Reference: EuropeAid/122385/C/ACT/Multi Status: Open (until 28.02.2006)
Algeria
Appui à la Maitrise du Risque Catastrophe Naturelle
Reference: EuropeAid/121691/C/SER/DZ
Budget EUR: 1600000 Status: Open (until 14.12.2005)
Développement du Système de Paiement
Reference: EuropeAid/121706/C/SER/DZ
Budget EUR: 3000000 Status: Open (until 14.12.2005)
Acquisition d’équipements d’homologation et de certification au profit de l’ARPT
Reference: EuropeAid/122113/D/SUP/DZ Status: Open (until 17.12.2005)
Projet d’appui à la modernisation de la Police des frontières (Police II)
Reference: EuropeAid/122184/C/SER/DZ
Budget EUR: 3820000 Status: Open (until 07.01.2006)
Egypt
Health Sector Reform Programme - Development of (33) Health Facilities in Sohag
Governorate
Reference: EuropeAid/121418/D/WKS/EG Status: Open (until 01.12.2005)
Supplying of furniture to 2198 Classes in 10 Governorates in Egypt
Reference: EuropeAid/122100/D/SUP/EG Status: Open (until 10.01.2006)
Call for proposals The children at risk programme
Reference: EuropeAid/122327/D/G/EG Status: Open (until 04.01.2006)
Supply of one 3D Laser Scanner to the Center for Documentation of Cultural and
Natural Heritage - CULTNAT
Reference: EuropeAid/122340/M/SUP/EG Status: Open (until 25.12.2005)
Jordan
Technical Assistance to the Public Transport Regulatory Commission
Reference: EuropeAid/121323/D/SER/JO
Budget EUR: 350000 Status: Open (until 11.12.2005)
Kings Higway Thematic Brochure - Research Copywriting Graphic Design and
Printing
Reference: EuropeAid/122260/M/SER/JO
Budget EUR: 80000 Status: Open (until 06.12.2005)
Supervision of Presentation and Preservation Works at Um Ar Rassas
Reference: EuropeAid/122261/M/SER/JO
Budget EUR: 150000 Status: Open (until 01.12.2005)
Supply of 2 leakage detection vehicles
Reference: EuropeAid/122316/M/SUP/JO Status: Open (until 15.12.2005)
Morocco
Alimentation en eau potable en milieu rural et assainissement de petits centres
Reference: EuropeAid/119656/D/SUP/MA Status: Open (until 21.12.2005)
Assistance technique pour la surveillance et le contrôle des travaux de
construction et d’aménagement des pénétrantes à la rocade méditerranéenne
Reference: EuropeAid/121155/D/SER/MA
Budget EUR: 3500000 Status: Open (until 06.12.2005)
Réhabilitation électrique et cablage réseau de 44 Juridictions au Maroc
Reference: EuropeAid/121797/D/SUP/MA Status: Open (until 23.01.2006)
Fourniture de matériel informatique logiciels
Reference: EuropeAid/121798/D/SUP/MA Status: Open (until 30.11.2005)
Fourniture et transport à pied d’oeuvre de matériaux de construction AO 2/2005
DPA Oujda projet DRI Douar Lahnadza Commune Rurale de Bni Khaled Province
d’Oujda - MAROC
Reference: EuropeAid/122310/M/SUP/MA Status: Open (until 01.12.2005)
AO 8/2005 projet Khenifra Marché de fourniture de produits pharmaceutiques et
vétérinaires pour l’exécution d’un programme prophylactique des ovins avec une
clause suspensive.
Reference: EuropeAid/122337/M/SUP/MA Status: Open (until 06.12.2005)
Gaza and the West Bank
Hospital Management Information system for three hospitals - East Jerusalem
Reference: EuropeAid/122341/M/SUP/PS Status: Open (until 08.12.2005)
Equipment Furniture for Project Management Structure (PMS) of the Health Sector
Support Programme (HSSP)
Reference: EuropeAid/122353/M/SUP/PS Status: Open (until 12.12.2005)
Syria
Renovation works for the Residence of Abd El-Kader Al-Jazairi a Historical
Figure - Damascus SYRIA
Reference: EuropeAid/120815/M/WKS/SY Status: Open (until 30.11.2005)
Institutional and Sectoral Modernisation Facility Institutional Development
Reference: EuropeAid/121930/D/SER/SY
Budget EUR: 2300000 Status: Open (until 08.12.2005)
Institutional and Sectoral Modernisation Facility Software Development and
Technical Assistance E-Government and Ict Standards Applications
Reference: EuropeAid/121931/D/SER/SY
Budget EUR: 2500000 Status: Open (until 11.12.2005)
Institutional and Sector Modernisation Facility Multi-Modal Transport Project
Reference: EuropeAid/121932/D/SER/SY
Budget EUR: 1125000 Status: Open (until 07.12.2005)
Tunisia
Mission d’assistance a la privatisation des societes ateliers de constructions
metalliques et de maintenances de gabes et materiel ferroviaire ganz tunisie
Reference: EuropeAid/121904/D/SER/TN
Budget EUR: 300000 Status: Open (until 22.12.2005)
Mission d’assistance à la privatisation de la Société Tunisienne des industries
pneumatiques (STIP)
Reference: EuropeAid/121905/D/SER/TN
Budget EUR: 300000 Status: Open (until 22.12.2005)
Fourniture des GMP et des citernes à traction animale pour l’exploitation des
barrages collinaires Bouarfa Kanguet Esslougui et Ain ElBidha
Reference: EuropeAid/122118/D/SUP/TN Status: Open (until 23.01.2006)
Stratégie de la participation du secteur privé à l’investissement et à
l’exploitation dans le domaine de déchets solides en Tunisie
Reference: EuropeAid/122165/D/SER/TN
Budget EUR: 300000 Status: Open (until 04.01.2006)
Turkey
Call for expression of interest to set up a list of pre-selected consultants in
order provide administrative and technical assistance to the representation of
the European Commission. deadline for first evaluation round 7 May 2004
Reference: Europeaid/119722/C/Ser/Tr Status: Open (Until 31.01.2007)
Technical Assistance for Improvement of Public Service and Quality Standards
Towards Civil Society Organisations
Reference: EuropeAid/121054/D/SER/TR
Budget EUR: 3322000 Status: Open (until 14.12.2005)
Supplies for Support to Basic Education Project Turkey . Furniture Equipment and
Vehicles for 8 Project Provinces and 2 Central Units of MONE
Reference: EuropeAid/121189/C/SUP/TR Status: Open (until 16.12.2005)
Supplies for Support to Basic Education Project Turkey Furniture Equipment and
Vehicles for 8 Project Provinces and 2 Central Units of MoNE Section 2 Vehicles
Reference: EuropeAid/122309/C/SUP/TR Status: Open (until 17.01.2006)
Detailed information on these tenders can be found in the EuropeAid tender
database at:
http://europa.eu.int/comm/europeaid/cgi/frame12.pl
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