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The New Pact for the Mediterranean

27
February 2026
Aldo Liga & Sofia Formigli

The podcast discusses the EU’s new Mediterranean Pact and how it aims to reset relations with Southern Mediterranean countries, especially the Maghreb. It highlights the main goals of the pact: boosting youth mobility, strengthening economic cooperation, and improving regional security. The episode also points out challenges such as limited EU political engagement and persistent regional tensions.

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