European Union in Zambia

08/10/2026

EU Ambassador Stasiak and the Delegation team called on Hon. Gilbert Siame, Minister of Green Economy and Environment. As the key global actor on climate and sustainability, the EU helps Zambia design and implement policies that protect natural resources but also drive responsible economic growth and create jobs in sectors like forestry, green energy, circular economy, green finance, green energy.

We discussed governance, strong regulatory frameworks, transparency and accountability, and strong oversight institutions as key elements that underpin the potential for growth and industrialisation. From the Forest partnership to Strategic Partnership on Critical Minerals, land management, agriculture, value chains or access to global climate finance, we are looking forward to work closely with the Ministry in implementing its ambitious vision.

06/10/2026

The Second Lobito Corridor Coordination Meeting is taking place in Lusaka.

The EU is here, together with H.E. President Hakainde Hichilema and Ministers of Zambia, Angola and DRC, the World Bank, teams from EU International Partnerships, União Europeia em Angola / European Union in Angola, EU Delegation in DRC and other key partners who came together to assess concrete progress towards the already mapped business opportunities along this strategic regional economic initiative. Strong political commitment to unlocking trade, investment, connectivity, and economic growth along the corridor is there, and partners are discussing concrete financing tools and coordination mechanisms to accelerate progress.

When moderating a session on Infrastructure Investment, EU Ambassador to Zambia H.E. Karolina Stasiak emphasised the EU’s continued commitment to the Lobito Economic Corridor and confirmed its planned to support its transformative potential for the communities in the region. So far, the EU and Member States have pledged to invest over 2 billion EUR towards the operationalisation of the corridor across the three countries.

04/10/2026

01/10/2026

Meet Linda Grefjord
Hello! My name is Linda and I'm the new Head of Administration at the EU Delegation in Lusaka. The role of HoA described in short is to keep the office running, the people supported, the budget on track, the contracts signed, the cars moving and the unexpected problems solved – often before anyone else even knows there was a problem.😊

Together with the great admin team in place, it’s a pleasure embarking on this new journey.

In my free time, I’m looking forward to getting to know Zambia, its people and culture, and discovering more of the region. I hope to make the most of our time here by travelling with my husband, exploring new places, and, hopefully, revive my passion for photography along the way.

30/09/2026

This week, Press and Information Officers from EU Delegations across Africa are in Brussels for training. Different countries, one goal — how we tell the EU-Africa story better.

Learning, sharing, connecting. And yes, enjoying a little Brussels sun between sessions.

Happy to be in the room.

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28/09/2026

We had a privilege to support the Virtuoso competition for young musicians, closing down with the Virtuoso family concert yesterday. So much talent, dedication, and connection through music. Thanks to Theo Karl Bross and big congratulations to Chinika Secondary School choir who won the EU award.

25/09/2026

Meet Paolo Sergio

Hello! My name is Paolo Sergio, and I am honoured to join the European Union Delegation to the Republic of Zambia and COMESA as the new Head of Partnerships.

I am thrilled to continue building mutually beneficial partnerships and working together with all stakeholders involved. My family and I also look forward to exploring Zambia and immersing ourselves into its culture.

24/09/2026

Ukraine feeds the world. Russia is cutting off the routes.Intensified Russian attacks on Ukraine’s ports and export infrastructure are disrupting the Black Sea route, which normally carries around 90% of the country’s agricultural exports.

The consequences extend far beyond Ukraine, pressuring global food markets and food security.

The EU-Ukraine Solidarity Lanes provide alternative routes to keep exports moving. But these routes can currently handle only around 30% of the volume Ukraine needs to export each month. The Black Sea route remains essential to getting Ukrainian food to global markets.

Read the full Op-ed here: https://www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/zambia/russias-war-ukrainian-trade-war-global-food-security_en

23/09/2026

Grain from Ukraine feeds people all over the world. But Russia is blocking exports through the Black Sea and is deliberately causing global food insecurity. The EU is calling for attacks to stop and grain to flow again. Food must never be used as a weapon of war. Watch HR/VP Kaja Kallas remarks at the UN side event on the Black Sea.