EU Unveils Mediterranean Pact to Counter Rivals and Secure Regional Ties

In an ambitious bid to strengthen ties with its southern neighbors, the European Commission on October 16, 2025, launched its new Pact for the Mediterranean. The initiative aims to cement Europe’s economic, security, and political relationships with countries bordering the Mediterranean by creating a framework for deeper cooperation. This comes at a critical juncture as competitors such as China, Russia, and Gulf nations vie for influence in the region, challenging the European Union's tradition