European Commission proposes strategy for EU outermost regions; yearly structured dialogue with the EU and portal

European Commission proposes strategy for EU outermost regions; yearly structured dialogue with the EU and portal Realising the potential of the EU’s outermost regions - European Commission Publication date: 10 September 2026 Home to 5 million people, the EU’s outermost regions - French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Mayotte, Réunion, Saint-Martin (France), the Azores, Madeira (Portugal), and the Canary Islands (Spain) – are its most remote territories. They extend the EU’s presence across the globe and play a key geostrategic role. The Commission has put forward a new strategy that will ensure these remote regions can fully realise their potential , with stronger support, greater resilience and fairer opportunities for their people. ...

September 11, 2026

European Commission unveils new strategy for EU's outermost regions; yearly dialogue with EU and member states

European Commission unveils new strategy for EU’s outermost regions; yearly dialogue with EU and member states Realising the potential of the EU’s outermost regions - European Commission Publication date: 10 September 2026 Home to 5 million people, the EU’s outermost regions - French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Mayotte, Réunion, Saint-Martin (France), the Azores, Madeira (Portugal), and the Canary Islands (Spain) – are its most remote territories. They extend the EU’s presence across the globe and play a key geostrategic role. The Commission has put forward a new strategy that will ensure these remote regions can fully realise their potential , with stronger support, greater resilience and fairer opportunities for their people. ...

September 10, 2026