A Conversation with Stefano Sannino
Date
18 September 2025
Time
17:30-19:30
Location
Egmont Palace, Pl. du Petit Sablon 8, 1000 Brussels
Type of Event
Expert Discussion
Organisation
Egmont Institute
On 18 September 2025, the European Affairs Programme hosted Mr. Stefano Sannino, Director-General of the Directorate-General for the Middle East, North Africa and the Gulf (DG MENA), for a timely discussion on the EU’s external engagement in the Mediterranean region.
Mr. Sannino presented the broad scope of DG MENA’s work under the leadership of Commissioner Dubravka Šuica. His presentation addressed the developments on the Pact for the Mediterranean (scheduled to be released in the autumn of 2025) and the partnerships established within this framework, highlighting their role in fostering regional stability and cooperation. He will also outline the EU’s strategic approach to the Southern Neighbourhood.
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