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Bilateral relations
EU–Algeria relations
EU
Algeria
Algeria–European Union relations are the foreign relations between the country of Algeria and the European Union.[1]
Algeria has been in an association agreement and a free trade agreement with the European Union since 2005.[2]
In 2016, 67% of Algeria's exports went to the EU and 44% of Algeria's imports came from the EU.[3] Fuel and mining products made up 95.7% of EU imports from Algeria in 2017.[2] Chemicals represented the second most important exported product, worth 2.9% of Algeria's exports to the EU.[2] The EU's main exports to Algeria are machinery (22.2%), transport equipment (13.4%), agricultural products (12.8%), chemicals (12.8%) and iron and steel (10.2%).[2]
Funding and assistance[]
Algeria is receiving €108 million - €132 million under the European Neighbourhood Instrument.[4] Currently funds are being used to promote economic efficiency, economic governance, and economic diversification, as well as strengthening democracy and reducing pollution.[4]
Algeria is a member of the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership. Algeria also receives funding under the Development Cooperation Instrument (DCI), under programmes such as the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights.[3] In total, these funds under the DCI were €5.5 million for 2015–2016.[3]
The European Union is helping Algeria with its accession to the World Trade Organization, as well as holding informal talks on migration.[2]
Algeria gains independence from France following the Algerian War.
September 2005
The EU-Algeria Association Agreement enters force.[2]
7 March 2017
The EU and Algeria adopt new Partnership Priorities.[2]
References[]
^Although there has been a large degree of integration between European Unionmember states, foreign relations is still a largely intergovernmental matter, with the 27 members controlling their own relations to a large degree.[citation needed] However, with the Union holding more weight as a single bloc, there are at times[vague] attempts to speak with one voice, notably on trade and energy matters. The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy personifies this role.
See also:Operations of the European Border and Coast Guard · Exercises of the Western Union · Operations of the European Maritime Force · Operations of the European Rapid Operational Force · Missions of the European Gendarmerie Force · Exercises of the European Maritime Force · Operations of the European Corps