On 27 May, the EU renewed its commitment to human rights and democracy by extending its Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy 2020-2024 until 2027. In these challenging times, the Action Plan continues to be the compass that guides the EU action on human rights and democracy in its external relations.

In May 2024, EUNAVFOR MED IRINI continued its operations as part of the European integrated approach to Libya.

From 23 to 28 May, the Navies and Coast Guards of seven EU Member States, together with European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA), European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) and the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (FRONTEX), participated in the MARSEC EU 24 live maritime security exercise, organised by Spain off its Cartagena Naval Base. The exercise also included a successful test of the Common...