Association Agreements

The main instruments of the bilateral track of the EMP are Association Agreements between the EU and Mediterranean Partners.

 

 Adoption

Objectives
  • Negotiated by the EU Commission and each Mediterranean partner
  • Adopted by the EU and the Med partner
  • Ratified by all EU Member States and the Med partner
  • Assent of the European Parliament
  • Trade
  • Cooperation
  • Political dialogue
  • Respect for HR and democracy
  • Immigration, security

 Institutions


Overview of Agreements
Country Status
Tunisia

Signed on 17.07.95, In force since 1.03.98
Israel Signed on 20.11.95, In force since 1.06.00
Morocco Signed on 26.02.96, In force since 1.03.00
Palestinian Authority Interim AA, awaiting an AA: signed on 24.02.97, In force since 1.07.97
Jordan Signed on 24.11.97, In force since 1.05.02
Egypt

Signed on 25.06.01, In force since 1.06.04
Algeria Signed on 22.04.02, In force since 1.09.05 
Lebanon Signed on 17.06.02, In process of ratification
Interim Agreement for Early Implementation of Trade Measures, In force since 01.03.03
Syria Negotiations concluded, Not signed yet
Initiated 19.10.04
Libya Observer status