DG NEAR is now replaced by DG MENA and DG ENEST

✨ Important Change: 

There has been a reorganization within the European Commission.

The Directorate-General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations (DG NEAR) was operational until 1 February 2025. The Directorate-General for the Middle East, North Africa and the Gulf and the Directorate-General for Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood have taken over its responsibilities.

🌍 Effectively this implies that DG NEAR is now replaced by:

• DG MENA: Directorate-General for Middle East, North Africa and the Gulf

  DG MENA is the entry point of the Commission for all countries in these three regions. The DG aims to develop strong partnerships with these countries based on mutual interest, to ensure common sustainable prosperity and resilience.

   

• DG ENEST: Directorate-General for Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood 

  DG ENEST takes forward the EU's Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood policies. DG ENEST works closely with the European External Action Service and the line DGs in charge of thematic priorities.

🌐 For more information please consult: 

• Middle East, North Africa and the Gulf - European Commission
• Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood - European Commission
• European Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations - European Commission (no longer updated)