Six members of the European Parliament (MEPs) has completed a two-day visit to Ghana, aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation and reinforcing inter-parliamentary relations between Accra and Brussels.
Led by David McAllister, Chair of the European Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs, and accompanied by the EU Ambassador to Ghana, Rune Skinnebach, the mission took place from October 28–29, 2025. The delegation included Sebastião Bugalho, Christophe Gomart, Željana Zovko, Marta Temido, and Sebastian Tynkkynen.
During the visit, the MEPs toured the DEK Vaccines project site, a flagship initiative under the EU’s Global Gateway strategy that supports the development of local vaccine manufacturing capacity in Ghana. The project is expected to strengthen Africa’s health sovereignty by enabling regional vaccine production and technology transfer.
The MEPs also held an interactive session with students at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), joined by members of the EU Youth Sounding Board and representatives from the National Youth Authority. Discussions focused on the EU’s support for youth empowerment, education, and innovation, as well as the impact of global geopolitical trends on Ghana’s young professionals.
The AfCFTA’s potential, climate action, and digital transformation were also central to the dialogue, reinforcing the EU’s commitment to supporting Ghana’s development priorities through investment, skills training, and inclusive growth.
As part of their engagements, the MEPs held discussions with the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin, members of the Parliamentary Foreign Affairs Committee, and former diplomats at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Conversations centred on shared commitments to democratic governance, regional stability, and equitable trade relations.
The mission reaffirmed the European Union’s role as a key strategic partner to Ghana in promoting peace, sustainability, and multilateral cooperation. McAllister described Ghana as a pillar of democratic stability in West Africa, noting that the partnership between the two sides is built on “shared values and mutual respect.”
He stated, “We are closely interlinked. What happens in Ghana, therefore matters to us in Europe. The EU stands by Ghana’s side to play a constructive role in keeping West Africa stable.”
Speaker Bagbin commended the European Union for its continued partnership, highlighting collaboration in security, trade, climate resilience, and rule-based international cooperation.
The visit underscored the EU’s ongoing partnership with Ghana under the EU–Ghana Cooperation Agreement, which focuses on sustainable economic growth, institutional strengthening, and long-term peacebuilding in West Africa.
