European Union in Seychelles

Interreg Océan Indien : un programme stratégique au service de la coopération régionale :

Le programme Interreg VI Océan Indien, cofinancé par l’Union européenne et géré par la Région Réunion, constitue un levier majeur pour renforcer la coopération entre les territoires de notre bassin régional. 🤝

🎯 Son ambition :
Favoriser un développement durable, solidaire et innovant en soutenant les échanges, les partenariats et les projets communs entre les acteurs de l’océan Indien.

📢 Un nouvel Appel à Manifestation d’Intérêt (AMI) est désormais ouvert :
« Formations et partages d’expérience dans l’océan Indien »
Cette opportunité s’adresse aux acteurs souhaitant développer des actions de coopération et de montée en compétences à l’échelle régionale.
🔗 https://www.regionreunion.com/aides-services/appels-a-projets/article/appel-a-manifestation-d-interet-formations-et-partages-d-experience-dans-l-ocean-indien-2958

⚠️ À noter : tout projet doit obligatoirement être porté ou co-porté par un opérateur réunionnais.
📍 Porteurs de projets réunionnais et partenaires des territoires de l’océan Indien, saisissez cette occasion de construire ensemble des réponses concrètes aux défis de notre région.

🌐 Ensemble, faisons de la coopération régionale un moteur de développement partagé.

Happy Constitution Day Seychelles!
On this day we celebrate the values that unite us: democracy, human rights, the rule of law, and good governance. The EU stands alongside the people of Seychelles as you celebrate the foundations that guide your nation forward.

Oil prices may have risen because of the Iran conflict, but they will not save Russia's economy. Windfall gains were significantly offset by a stronger currency and subsidy payments to oil companies and refiners.

In the first four months of 2026, Russia's budget deficit reached 5.9 trillion roubles, already far above the 3.8 trillion planned for the whole year.

More than 200,000 businesses have closed since January.

Interest rates remain high.

Corporate debt has nearly doubled since the full-scale invasion.

Labour shortages are persistent, taxes are rising, and domestic demand is falling.

EU sanctions, now 20 packages in force, continue to restrict Russia's access to technology, finance, logistics and energy markets, imposing long-term structural costs. Higher oil prices give Russia short-term breathing space.

They do not fix the structural damage.

The pressure continues.

10 June 2026, Balaclava : In pictures :

The European Union and 4 Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA4) partners, namely the Union of the Comoros, the Republic of Madagascar, the Republic of Mauritius and the Republic of Seychelles announced the conclusion of the negotiations to deepen the existing EU-ESA Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) into a modern and comprehensive free trade agreement.

The announcement was made jointly by :
- the Minister of Economy, Industry, Investments, in charge of Economic Integration of the Union of the Comoros, Hon. Moustoifa Hassani Mohamed,
- the Minister of Trade and Consumer Affairs of the Republic of Madagascar, Hon. Haingotiana Michela Angèle Andriamadison,
- the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade of the Republic of Mauritius, Hon. Dhananjay Ramful,
- the Minister for Transport, Ports and Civil Aviation, Hon. Veronique Laporte of the Republic of Seychelles
- the Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security; Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency of the European Commission, Mr Maroš Šefčovič.

The Ambassador of the European Union to the Republic of Madagascar and the Union of Comoros, H.E.Mr Roland Kobia, representatives from the European Commission and delegates from the 4 ESA partners attended the event.

Happening now !

The EU and 4 States of Eastern and Southern Africa, Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius and Seychelles embark on a modern and comprehensive trade relationship as they jointly announce the successful conclusion of the negotiations of the deepened Economic Partnership Agreement.

D-1 !

EU in Mauritius
Trade Division Seychelles
European Commission
Délégation de l'Union européenne à Madagascar et en Union des Comores
Union Européenne - Comores

EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid
Hadja Lahbib
Union européenne en République démocratique du Congo
European Union in Uganda

EU and WHO scale up action to respond to the Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda This cooperation forms part of a broader EU financial support package to address the Ebola crisis in both countries. It brings together the European Commission’s humanitarian and health emergency capacities to support both immediate response efforts and preparedness measures.

EU in Mauritius
Seychelles Fisheries Authority

🌊 8 June marks World Oceans Day 2026, a United Nations’ initiative highlighting the importance of ocean monitoring to better understand marine conditions, support policy, and inform decisions across coastal and offshore areas.

📊 This data visualisation, based on Copernicus Marine Service (CMS) data, presents four ocean variables, namely sea ice extent, sea water velocity, chlorophyll-a concentration, and sea water temperature, and illustrates how marine data supports the assessment of changes across different regions of the global ocean.

🛰️ The CMS provides reliable ocean data, forecasts, and indicators, which contribute to marine environmental monitoring, climate assessment, maritime safety, and the sustainable management of ocean resources.

🔗 https://eu-space.europa.eu/explore-euspace/images