EU parliament chief on Egypt visit for talks on financial assistance, Middle East geopolitics

Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, is visiting Egypt for high-level discussions aimed at further strengthening relations between the European Union (EU) and Egypt. This visit comes amid ongoing talks on EU macro-financial assistance and the evolving geopolitical situation in the Middle East. In December 2024, the European Commission approved the disbursement of €1bn in loans to Egypt, contingent upon the fulfillment of policy conditions outlined in the ongoing Macro-Financial Assistance (MFA) framework. The loan is part of a broader effort to support Egypt’s economic reform program and stabilize its economy.