European Union in the Pacific

22/10/2026

21/10/2026

Today in Suva, the EU Ambassador to the Pacific, H.E. Barbara Plinkert, joined Pacific partners at the Pacific Regional Conference on Cross-Border Remittances, convened by UN Capital Development Fund and the Reserve Bank of Fiji.

Remittances are a lifeline for many Pacific families. In partnership with Pacific countries, the is pleased to support efforts to make remittance services less costly, faster, safer and more inclusive by improving transparency, expanding access to trusted digital financial services, and strengthening consumer protection.

Through the Pacific Digital Economy Programme (PDEP), implemented jointly by UNCDF, UNDP Pacific Office in Fiji and UN Trade and Development, and supported by the European Union, Australia and New Zealand, we are partnering with the region to advance inclusive digital finance, innovation and resilience across the Pacific.

At the same time, remittances are not a substitute for economic transformation. Strengthening local productive capacity, supporting job creation and building long-term resilience remain essential for the future.

21/10/2026

🇪🇺🤝🇫🇯 Strengthening our partnership with Fiji. Ambassador to the Pacific, H.E. Barbara Plinkert met with Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Ambassador Solo Mara to reaffirm our shared commitment to climate action, investments, and democratic governance. We warmly welcome the imminent reopening of Fiji’s Embassy in Brussels as we look forward to deepening our economic and diplomatic ties across the Pacific.

18/10/2026

The Delegation of the European Union to the Pacific extends its warmest congratulations to the Government and people of Niue as they celebrate Constitution Day and 52 years of self-governance.

We look forward to further strengthening the EU-Niue partnership for a sustainable and resilient Blue Pacific. 🇪🇺 🇳🇺

15/10/2026

Join us tomorrow, Saturday, 17 October, for the Pacific Human Rights Film Festival, proudly supported by the 🇪🇺 European Union to the Pacific.

We invite you to the USP Japan Pacific ICT Theatre (Laucala Campus) at 1:30pm for the screening of "The Promise", a powerful history of West Papua.

This will be followed by Caleb Young's new short, "An Unofficial Colonial History of the Feejee Islands AKA VITI", featuring iTaukei, Fiji Hindi, Rotuman, Rabian, and Chinese languages and dialects with English subtitles.

Entry is completely free and includes a complimentary buffet.

15/10/2026

🇪🇺 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐄𝐔 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞’𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬?
The new annual Global Impact Report, prepared by the European Investment Bank (EIB), the bank of the European Union, looks beyond investment figures to show what EU-supported projects are expected to deliver for people and communities.

🌏 𝐈𝐧 𝐊𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐢, EU support is helping lay the groundwork for more resilient maritime infrastructure, stronger trade links and sustainable economic growth.

💧 𝐀𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜, nearly 8 million people are expected to benefit from improved water supplies thanks to EIB-financed projects in 2025.

🌱 𝐈𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, 𝟗𝟐% 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐈𝐁 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚, 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 supported climate action and environmental sustainability.

These are just some of the results highlighted in the report, showing how EU investments under are supporting communities across the region.

🔗 Explore the report for more figures on the impact of EU investments:https://www.eib.org/files/publications/20260100-121026-eib-global-impact-report-2025-en.pdf

14/10/2026

🇪🇺 "For the European Union, staying as close as possible to 1.5 degrees and getting back below 1.5, remains the non-negotiable goal."

This was the statement by the European Commissioner for Climate, Net-Zero and Clean Growth Wopke Hoekstra during his visit to Fiji and Tuvalu for .

Commissioner Hoekstra brought Pacific priorities into sharp focus ahead of COP31, emphasising that limiting global warming is a matter of absolute survival. To achieve this, he outlined four key priorities:

▪️Close the global ambition gap, staying as close as possible to 1.5°C.
▪️Remain a leader in climate action and stand shoulder to shoulder with the most vulnerable, pushing for a better access to finance.
▪️Show that the Paris Agreement is fit for purpose and initiate a process for improving the efficiency and the effectiveness of the UNFCCC regime.
▪️Continue to have science underpin everything we do.

He stressed that the would do its part, calling on all other G20 members to step up to cut emissions and mobilise finance.

During the visit, he outlined these priorities during a press conference with local and foreign media, a trilateral meeting with Australia and Türkiye, and bilateral discussions with representatives from Fiji, India, Singapore, New Zealand, and Indonesia.

14/10/2026

Congratulations to the winners and all 280 participants across the EU, Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific who generated 47 climate solutions in 60 hours during the Climate Hack-tion.

Thank you, European Union in Australia, for driving this great initiative. The next generation is ready for COP31. 👏 🇪🇺

European Union in New Zealand | European Union in Papua New Guinea

13/10/2026

We have strong support from the Pacific.

The EU is calling on international partners to join the EU-led “No Fees/No Tolls” pledge to reject coercive, unilateral actions and oppose unlawful fees, tolls and restrictions that hamper lawful navigation.

International straits are global lifelines, keeping trade, energy supplies and essential goods moving around the world.

Freedom of navigation is a shared global interest. Read more: https://link.europa.eu/DVyMTb

The EU is calling on international partners to join the EU-led “No Fees/No Tolls” pledge to reject coercive, unilateral actions and oppose unlawful fees, tolls and restrictions that hamper lawful navigation.

International straits are global lifelines, keeping trade, energy supplies and essential goods moving around the world.

Freedom of navigation is a shared global interest.

Read more: https://link.europa.eu/DVyMTb

12/10/2026

Warm exchange took place today between European Union Ambassador to the Pacific, H.E. Ms. Barbara Plinkert and Kiribati Minister for Line and Phoenix Islands Development, Hon. Mikarite Temari, to reinforce our partnership in the Pacific.

We look forward to deepening our cooperation on global challenges, from climate change to inclusive economic growth.🇪🇺 🇰🇮

Ministry of Line and Phoenix Islands Development |