European leaders met with King Abdullah II of Jordan to check the state of the bilateral relationship between the bloc and the Middle Eastern country, one year after signing the first EU-Jordan Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership (SCP).
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa met with the king in Brussels. At the first EU-Jordan summit, the leaders announced a future EU-Jordan Investment Conference for April 2026. The conference will see the EU and Jordan sign on to several key infrastructure and connectivity projects, including the Water Desalination Aqaba-Amman National Conveyance.
Commenting on the state of the partnership after one year, von der Leyen said that “from deeper political cooperation and strengthened security dialogue to reforms, investments and opportunities for both citizens and businesses, we are turning commitments into action for stability, resilience and shared prosperity.”
During the year, the EU rolled out a Macro-Financial Assistance programme worth €500 million to the country, with a similar amount allocated for 2026. The funds are to help Jordan with investment in the green economy and digitalisation efforts.
Later in the year, the two partners will also attend the first EU–Jordan Security and Defence Dialogue as part of the joint effort for a safer, more peaceful Mediterranean. In the coming months, the EU and Jordan should also sign the first Multi-Sector Budget Support to help improve the business environment in Jordan.
