East of Senegal: Development, a Major Challenge to Avoid Jihadist Contagion
The article discusses the urgent need for development in eastern Senegal to counter the threat of jihadism in the border regions with Mali and Mauritania.
Siliņa urges the European Union to specifically support eastern border regions
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa has called on the EU for targeted support of Eastern border regions during her visit to Brussels.
Lithuania, together with other EU countries, signed a declaration on the establishment of the 'EastInvest' platform
Lithuania's Finance Minister Kristupas Vaitiekūnas emphasized the need for concrete actions at the EU level to bolster the resilience of Eastern border regions, specifically in light of challenges posed by nearby Russia and Belarus.
Approval of 293 hectares for counter-mobility infrastructure creation; the first barriers will be deployed in March
The Latvian government has approved an additional 293 hectares for the creation of counter-mobility infrastructure in the eastern border regions, with the deployment of the first barriers planned for March.
Eastern Finland Received Grim Message
The European Commission announced plans to support border regions affected by Russia's invasion, but Eastern Finland won't receive new EU funding.
Good news from the European Union for Lithuania
The European Commission highlights the economic and social pressures faced by border regions in several Eastern EU countries, including Lithuania, due to hybrid attacks and migration challenges, calling for further support.
Politico: EU tries to save Eastern border countries from economic stagnation
The European Commission announces plans to invest in EU regions bordering Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine, which are suffering economically due to war-related impacts.