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Yemen European Peace Facility: Council adopts the second assistance measure in support of the Egyptian Armed Forces
The Council today adopted an assistance measure under the European Peace Facility (EPF) worth €20 million to the benefit of the Egyptian Armed Forces (EAF). The objective of the assistance measure is to strengthen the capacities of the EAF to enhance Egypt’s national security and stability as well as the protection of civilians. More specifically, support will increase the capabilities of the EAF to ensure maritime security in the Mediterranean and Red Sea.
Today’s decision demonstrates the importance that the EU attaches to its relations with Egypt, amidst a highly volatile regional context, with a decision which brings total EPF support for Egypt to €40 million since 2024. Following the entry into force of the Association Agreement in 2004, the EU and Egypt signed in 2024 a Joint Declaration on a Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership, which further elevated their relationship with a focus on six pillars: political relations; economic stability; trade and investments; migration and mobility; security; demography and human capital. Today’s adoption reflects the growing EU-Egypt security and defence cooperation, also in the light of the first EU-Egypt Security and Defence Dialogue held on 31st March 2026 in Cairo.
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