The Diplomatic Service of the European Union

Election observation is a highly visible demonstration of the EU's commitment to supporting democracy and promoting human rights around the world. It contributes to strengthening democratic institutions, building public confidence in electoral processes, helping to deter fraud, intimidation and violence, especially in fragile, post-conflict or developing regions. It also complements other key EU...

From 14 November to 6 December 2026, Lagos will host the fifth edition of the Lagos Biennial of Contemporary Art. The European Union joins the event with a programme placing intercultural dialogue, digital experimentation and the exploration of memory, identity and cultural heritage at its centre.

The European Union launched the Halaqat project (Arabic for “multiple links and circles”) in 2021 as a platform where artists from Europe and the Arab world could explore the topic of care through a gender lens while strengthening local cultural ecosystems through art, residencies, and public events. This EU funded project is implemented by Goethe-Institut.

Within the scope of the El-Hiwar project, the College of Europe organises a yearly summer school at its prestigious campus in Bruges, bringing together a group of bright, curious minds from across Europe and the Arab world.