The EU and Jordan mark a historic first Summit, consolidating strategic partnership with investment, security, reform and refugee support, boosting regional stability and economic cooperation.
The European Union and Jordan have strengthened their long-standing partnership with the first-ever EU-Jordan Summit, bringing together EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, European Council President Costa, and Jordan’s King Abdullah II.
The leaders reviewed the achievements of the EU-Jordan Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership (SCP), signed a year ago, and set priorities for 2026, including a high-level EU-Jordan Investment Conference in April. The Summit reaffirmed Jordan’s role as a key strategic partner for stability, prosperity, and cooperation in the Middle East and Mediterranean.
The first year of partnership
Over the past year, the SCP has delivered tangible progress across five pillars: political relations and regional cooperation, security and defence, economic resilience, human capital development, and migration and refugee support.
President von der Leyen said: “From deeper political cooperation and strengthened security dialogue to reforms, investments, and opportunities for citizens and businesses, we are turning commitments into action for stability, resilience and shared prosperity.”
The EU supported Jordan’s reform agenda and economic resilience through Macro-Financial Assistance, including a €500 million programme in September 2025, with an additional €500 million planned for 2026. These funds will support budgetary disbursements and accelerate investments in green transition, water, energy, and digital connectivity.
Security, trade and human capital
The Summit also enhanced security and defence cooperation, including support under the European Peace Facility and progress on integrated border management. Human capital initiatives such as education, skills, research, and youth mobility programmes – including the PRIMA programme – were expanded.
EU support for Jordan’s exceptional efforts in hosting refugees was reaffirmed, with continued access to services, livelihoods, and protection under the Pact for the Mediterranean framework, whose first Action Plan will be launched in March 2026.
What are the next steps
The partnership will move into an intensified delivery phase in 2026, including the high-level EU–Jordan Investment Conference in April, the launch of the first EU–Jordan Security and Defence Dialogue, and further dialogue on human rights.
The first Multi-Sector Budget Support will unlock reforms to enhance competitiveness, employment, and the business environment. Flagship infrastructure projects, such as the Water Desalination Aqaba-Amman National Conveyance, are expected to be signed at the Investment Conference, boosting trade, connectivity, and sustainable development.
Since its signing in Brussels on Jan 29, 2025, the EU-Jordan SCP has underpinned a €3 billion financial and investment package for 2025–2027, including €640 million in grants, €1.4 billion in additional investments, and €1 billion in concessional loans. Jordan remains a vital partner for Europe in promoting stability, reform, and socio-economic resilience in the Middle East.
