New EU strategy for secure, prosperous and resilient Black Sea region

European Commission - Press release New EU strategy for secure, prosperous and resilient Black Sea region Brussels, 28 May 2025 Today the EU is putting forward a new strategy for a stable and secure Black Sea region. This Strategy aims to boost connections and growth, by linking Europe with the South Caucasus, Central Asia, and beyond. Amidst Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, the strategy will also reinforce the EU's geopolitical role as a reliable actor in the Black Sea region. The EU will forge closer cooperation with Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova, Georgia, Türkiye, Armenia and Azerbaijan and take forward regional cooperation on connectivity. A number of these countries have chosen to pursue the path towards EU accession or closer alignment with the EU. Today's strategy seeks to bring tangible benefits to Black Sea partners and the EU by investing in and deepening key mutually beneficial partnerships. Three pillars for future EU-Black Sea cooperation Future cooperation with the Black Sea region is structured under three pillars: Enhancing security, stability, and resilience; Fostering sustainable growth and prosperity; Promoting environmental protection, climate change resilience and preparedness, and civil protection. Together with its partners in the region, the EU will implement three flagship initiatives under each of these pillars to unlock the region's potential for growth, while also addressing the immediate challenges of conflict and...