Délégation de l'Union Européenne au Liban
L'Union européenne (UE) s'emploie à aider le Liban à devenir une société stable et démocratique, dotée d'une vie politique ouverte et d'une économie forte.
Collaboration between the European Union and WHO delivers essential medications to people in need in Lebanon
5 May 2020 | Beirut – The Ambassador of the European Union in Lebanon, Ralph Tarraf, announced today that the European Union is donating 15 million euros to the World Health Organization to support the health system in Lebanon, with a main focus on access...
L’Union européenne lance la 15e édition du “Prix Samir Kassir pour la liberté de la presse”
Aujourd'hui, au cours d'une conférence de presse tenue au siège de la Délégation de l’Union européenne au Liban, l’Ambassadeur Ralph Tarraf et Mme Gisèle Khoury-Kassir, Présidente de la Fondation Samir Kassir, ont lancé la 15ème édition du "Prix Samir Kassir pour la liberté de la presse" en...
Ambassador of the European Union Ralph Tarraf visits the Beqaa
Ambassador of the European Union Ralph Tarraf visited Northern Beqaa today to meet with local authorities and communities, and to visit projects benefitting the people in the region.
Ambassador Tarraf visited Al Qaa, where he inaugurated a hill-lake, part of a project funded by the European...
The European Union and MACAM Unveil the “Human Rights Wall of Contemplation”
On the occasion of International Human Rights Day, the European Union and the Modern and Contemporary Art Museum (MACAM) unveiled the completed "Human Rights Wall of Contemplation" to the public.
A 60m long "Human Rights Wall of Contemplation" shows street art and graffiti panels by...
Syrian Refugees in Lebanon
The European Union reiterates its position that it has never advocated for a settlement or integration of Syrian refugees in Lebanon. We agree with our Lebanese counterparts that their stay in Lebanon is temporary. We also agree that returns should happen in so far...
Stop violence against women: Statement by the European Commission and the High Representative
Ahead of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November, the European Commission and High Representative Federica Mogherini issued the following statement:
“Violence against women and girls is violence against the whole humankind, and should have no place in Europe or elsewhere...
Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the latest developments in Lebanon
The European Union is a close long-term partner of Lebanon and has followed with great attention the events taking place in the past days. The EU stands with Lebanon and is committed to the stability of the country and the region.
The EU supports the...
EU mobilises planes to battle forest fires in Lebanon
Lebanon has activated the EU Civil Protection Mechanism to assist in efforts to stop the spread of forest fires as up to 100 active fires have been reported in the country. In an immediate response, the EU has mobilised 6 firefighting planes: 4 of which are rescEU aircraft,...
Special Envoy to visit Lebanon to encourage it to take concrete steps towards joining landmark humanitarian disarmament treaty
Beirut, Brussels, Geneva 2 October 2019 –Her Royal Highness Princess Astrid of Belgium, in as Special Envoy of the international treaty that bans anti-personnel mines is set to meet the President of the Lebanese Republic on 4 October to promote the humanitarian aims of the...
Envoyé spécial en visite au Liban pour l’encourager à prendre des mesures concrètes pour adhérer au traité historique de désarmement humanitaire
Beyrouth, Bruxelles, Genève le 2 octobre 2019 – Son Altesse Royale la Princesse Astrid de Belgique, en sa qualité d'Envoyée spéciale du traité international interdisant les mines antipersonnel rencontrera le Président de la République libanaise le 4 octobre afin de promouvoir les objectifs humanitaires de...
Opening of Lebanon’s European Theatre Festival
The European Union and Al Madina Theatre launched tonight the 2nd edition of Lebanon's European Theatre Festival, under the patronage of Minister of Culture Mohamad Daoud.
"Theatre matters" said Ralph Tarraf, Ambassador of the European Union to Lebanon, addressing the guests. "It's a platform that brings people...
Ambassador of the European Union to Lebanon Ralph Tarraf Meets with Prime Minister Saad Hariri
Ambassador of the European Union to Lebanon Ralph Tarraf met with Prime Minister Saad Hariri today, to discuss recent developments in Lebanon and the region.
Following an exchange on the political, economic and security developments in recent weeks, Ambassador Tarraf reiterated the European Union's commitment to...
Ralph Tarraf, the New Ambassador of the European Union to Lebanon, Presents Credentials
Ralph Tarraf presented his credentials to President Michel Aoun today, taking up his duty as Ambassador of the European Union to Lebanon.
Ambassador Tarraf acknowledged that he comes at a very challenging time for Lebanon, and reassured President Aoun of the strong partnership between the...
Youth in Lebanon advocate for greater participation in decision-making processes at local level
Young people from the Youth RESOLVE consortium, funded by the European Union, advocate for greater participation in decision-making processes at local levels, in a roundtable discussion at the Delegation of the European Union to Lebanon.
The consortium selected eight youth, representing various communities and regions...