European Peace Facility: Council increases support for the Djibouti Armed Forces to €20 million
The Council today agreed to strengthen EU support to the Djibouti Armed Forces under an existing assistance measure adopted in 2025 through the European Peace Facility. The financial support provided will increase from €10 million to €20 million.
This increase in the financial reference amount reflects the strengthening of the EU-Djibouti partnership in the field of security and defence and reinforces the EU's support for Djibouti's efforts to enhance maritime security in the region. Today's decision further contributes to the EU's broader efforts to provide an integrated response to the deteriorating security situation in and around the Red Sea and to safeguard freedom of navigation.
The objectives of today’s amendment to the Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/1554 remain focused on enhancing the operational readiness of the Djiboutian Navy, in particular by contributing to:
- the development and maintenance of assets to ensure full operational capabilities over the long term
- increased maritime domain awareness
- an enhanced presence at sea
Background
The European Peace Facility was established in March 2021 as an off-budget instrument for the financing of actions under the common foreign and security policy to prevent conflicts, preserve peace and strengthen international security and stability. In particular, the European Peace Facility allows the EU to finance actions designed to strengthen the capacities of third States and regional and international organisations relating to military and defence matters.
In July 2025, the Council adopted the first assistance measure under the European Peace Facility to support the Djibouti Armed Forces. With implementation already underway, the increase in funding builds on this existing support and will enable the EU to further assist the Djibouti Armed Forces in strengthening maritime security in the region, particularly important in the current geopolitical context.