EU in Mauritius

16/06/2026

Protez nou la mer, protez nou la cote, c'est nou responsabilite, pas zis pou World Ocean Day mais tous les jours !

12/06/2026

Oil prices may have risen because of the Iran conflict, but they will not save Russia's economy. Windfall gains were significantly offset by a stronger currency and subsidy payments to oil companies and refiners.

In the first four months of 2026, Russia's budget deficit reached 5.9 trillion roubles, already far above the 3.8 trillion planned for the whole year.

More than 200,000 businesses have closed since January.

Interest rates remain high.

Corporate debt has nearly doubled since the full-scale invasion.

Labour shortages are persistent, taxes are rising, and domestic demand is falling.

EU sanctions, now 20 packages in force, continue to restrict Russia's access to technology, finance, logistics and energy markets, imposing long-term structural costs.

Higher oil prices give Russia short-term breathing space.

They do not fix the structural damage.

12/06/2026

10 June 2026, Balaclava : In pictures :

The European Union and 4 Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA4) partners, namely the Union of the Comoros, the Republic of Madagascar, the Republic of Mauritius and the Republic of Seychelles announced the conclusion of the negotiations to deepen the existing EU-ESA Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) into a modern and comprehensive free trade agreement.

The announcement was made jointly by :
- the Minister of Economy, Industry, Investments, in charge of Economic Integration of the Union of the Comoros, Hon. Moustoifa Hassani Mohamed,
- the Minister of Trade and Consumer Affairs of the Republic of Madagascar, Hon. Haingotiana Michela Angèle Andriamadison,
- the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade of the Republic of Mauritius, Hon. Dhananjay Ramful,
- the Minister for Transport, Ports and Civil Aviation, Hon. Veronique Laporte of the Republic of Seychelles
- the Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security; Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency of the European Commission, Mr Maroš Šefčovič.

The Ambassador of the European Union to the Republic of Madagascar and the Union of Comoros, H.E.Mr Roland Kobia, representatives from the European Commission and delegates from the 4 ESA partners attended the event.

10/06/2026

Happening now !

The EU and 4 States of Eastern and Southern Africa, Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius and Seychelles embark on a modern and comprehensive trade relationship as they jointly announce the successful conclusion of the negotiations of the deepened Economic Partnership Agreement.

09/06/2026

D-1 !

Délégation de l'Union européenne à Madagascar et en Union des Comores
European Union in Seychelles
Union Européenne - Comores
European Commission
Ritish Ramful ministre des Affaires étrangères de Maurice
Ministère de l’économie, de l’industrie, des investissements - KM
Trade Division Seychelles
Economic Development Board Mauritius

08/06/2026

EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid
Hadja Lahbib
Union européenne en République démocratique du Congo
European Union in Uganda

This cooperation forms part of a broader EU financial support package to address the Ebola crisis in both countries. It brings together the European Commission’s humanitarian and health emergency capacities to support both immediate response efforts and preparedness measures.

08/06/2026

European Union in Seychelles

🌊 8 June marks World Oceans Day 2026, a United Nations’ initiative highlighting the importance of ocean monitoring to better understand marine conditions, support policy, and inform decisions across coastal and offshore areas.

📊 This data visualisation, based on Copernicus Marine Service (CMS) data, presents four ocean variables, namely sea ice extent, sea water velocity, chlorophyll-a concentration, and sea water temperature, and illustrates how marine data supports the assessment of changes across different regions of the global ocean.

🛰️ The CMS provides reliable ocean data, forecasts, and indicators, which contribute to marine environmental monitoring, climate assessment, maritime safety, and the sustainable management of ocean resources.

🔗 https://eu-space.europa.eu/explore-euspace/images

05/06/2026

The planet doesn’t negotiate.
It sends signals: rising seas, wildfires, and record heatwaves.

What signals are we sending back?

The EU has concrete commitments to protect our shared home, including:

🌊 Water Resilience Strategy securing water resources and ensuring its quality
🛢️ Chemical Regulation managing risks posed by hazardous chemicals
🌳 A Forest Strategy protecting, expanding and restoring forests challenged by climate change
🍃 EU Climate Law setting a target to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
🏞️ Restoring nature and repairing damaged ecosystems

From solar-panelled rooftops to replanted forests, climate solutions are scaling up everywhere.

The signals are too hot to ignore.

This , the debate is no longer whether climate change is real, but how fast we can act.

04/06/2026

Kameshwar Keesonah has visited 16 countries in Europe while undertaking an Erasmus+ exchange programme in 2024.

He shares his story and some beautiful photos in an article for L'express Maurice .

His top three cities are :
1. Prague (Czech Republic)
2. Budapest (Hungary)
3. Berlin (Germany).

What is your favourite city in Europe?

04/06/2026

A historic moment is coming !

On June 10, the European Union and 4 countries in the Eastern and Southern African region - Comoros, Mauritius, Madagascar, and Seychelles will conclude a modern and comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement in Mauritius.

This event, which marks the end of over six years of negotiations, will bring together the European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, Interinstitutional relations and Transparency and the Ministers responsible for trade from Comoros, Mauritius, Madagascar, and Seychelles.

Délégation de l'Union européenne à Madagascar et en Union des Comores
European Union in Seychelles
European Commission
Ritish Ramful ministre des Affaires étrangères de Maurice
Ministère de l’économie, de l’industrie, des investissements - KM