Tunisia–European Union relations
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Tunisia–European Union relations are the foreign relations between the country of Tunisia and the European Union.[1]
Trade
The EU is Tunisia's largest trading partner. More than 75% of Tunisia's exports go to the EU and more than half of Tunisia's imports come from the EU. The total trade in goods between the EU and Tunisia in 2017 amounted to €20.5 billion.[2]
Funding and Assistance
Tunisia receives some of the largest amount of money from the
In July 2023, Tunisia and the European Union signed a memorandum of understanding to boost economic partnership and reduce immigration from Tunisia to Europe.[7] In September it was announced that as part of the agreement a payment of 127 million euros would be disbursed to Tunisia.[8] A month later however, Tunisia returned 60 million euros back to the EU due to disagreements over the deal.[9]
Chronology of relations with the EU
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1976 | The European Economic Community formally starts working diplomatic relations with Tunisia.[10] |
1995 | An Association Agreement is signed between the EU and Tunisia.[11] |
14 July 1998 | The first meeting of the EU-Tunisia Association Council is held.[12] |
2012 | A Privileged Partnership is established following the aftermath of the Tunisian Revolution.[13] Since 2011, EU assistance to Tunisia has increased dramatically. |
3 March 2014 | The EU and Tunisia establish a Mobility Partnership in response to the migrant crisis, including "simplifying procedures for granting visas".[14]
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13 October 2015 | Negotiations for a Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) between the EU and Tunisia begin.[15] |
29 September 2016 | The EU issues a Joint Communication Strengthening EU support for Tunisia.[16] |
1 December 2016 | The European Union and Tunisia launch the EU-Tunisia Youth Partnership.[17] |
16 July 2023 | The EU and Tunisia sign a Memorandum of Understanding on a strategic and global partnership. [7] |
References
- ^ Although there has been a large degree of integration between European Union member states, foreign relations is still a largely intergovernmental matter, with the 28 members controlling their own relations to a large degree.[citation needed] However, with the Union holding more weight as a single bloc, there are at times[vague] attempts to speak with one voice, notably on trade and energy matters. The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy personifies this role.
- ^ "Tunisia". European Commission. 14 January 2020. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
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- ^ "Tunisia". European Commission. 14 January 2020. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
- ^ a b "Press corner". European Commission press corner - Memorandum of Understanding on a strategic and global partnership between the European Union and Tunisia. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
- ^ "Commission announces almost €127 million in support of the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding with Tunisia and in line with the 10-point plan for Lampedusa". European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations. 16 July 2023. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
- ^ "Tunisia hands back €60M of EU funding as migrant deal tensions soar". Politico. 11 October 2023. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
- ^ "Tunisia". European Commission - European Neighborhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations. 17 December 2019. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
- ^ "EURO-MEDITERRANEAN AGREEMENT". Official Journal of the European Communities. 30 March 1998. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
- ^ "FIRST MEETING OF THE EU-TUNISIA ASSOCIATION COUNCIL". European Commission. 14 July 1998. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
- ^ "Tunisia". European Commission - European Neighborhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations. 17 December 2019. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
- ^ "EU and Tunisia establish their Mobility Partnership". European Commission. 3 March 2014. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
- ^ "Tunisia". European Commission. 14 January 2020. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
- ^ "EU – Tunisia Joint Communication". European Union External Action. 29 September 2016. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
- ^ "The European Union and Tunisia launch the EU-Tunisia Youth Partnership". European Union External Action. 1 December 2016. Retrieved 9 March 2020.