Flavia CORTELEZZI
The Document on Human Fraternity promotes interreligious dialogue, emphasizing women’s rights, child protection, and political freedom. However, the MENA region faces economic challenges, limited integration, climate change, terrorism, and migration issues. Sustainable development, human rights, and peace are common global ambitions. Can religious authorities play a role in achieving these goals? The EU implements policies through instruments like the Neighbourhood, Development, and International Cooperation Instrument, supporting political initiatives in the ENP, and the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM), focusing on regional cooperation, dialogue, and projects for stability, human development, and integration. Cooperation, peace, and respect for human rights are foundational principles in the EU’s relationship with its Mediterranean neighbors.