Ashraf AboArafe
With a distinctly Egyptian spirit and a warm Cairene accent, the Ambassador of the European Union to Egypt, Ambassador Angelina Eichhorst, hosted her Ramadan iftar for Egyptian journalists and media professionals on the evening of February 25, 2026, marking the second consecutive year of this gathering.
The evening was not merely a formal protocol event; it felt like a Mediterranean bridge stretching across the shores of dialogue, where political conversations blended with the aroma of Egyptian coffee, and the European vision met the vibrant pulse of Cairo.
The Ambassador expressed her deep pleasure in renewing this tradition, emphasizing her sincere appreciation for the role of the Egyptian media in promoting dialogue and mutual understanding. Among the attendees were Mr. Khaled El-Balshy, Head of the Journalists’ Syndicate, and Mr. Ahmed El-Moslemany, Chairman of the National Media Authority, alongside a distinguished group of journalists and media figures who shape Egypt’s public voice.
In her remarks, she briefly addressed the course of Egypt–European Union relations, highlighting the strengthening of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in recent years, particularly in the fields of investment, renewable energy, the green transition, education, and youth empowerment, as well as cooperation on migration and sustainable development. She reaffirmed that the European Union views Egypt as a pivotal partner in regional stability and a cornerstone of Mediterranean balance.
True to the spirit of Egyptian evening gatherings, the atmosphere opened into a warmer, more human space. Through a cultural Q&A session, the Ambassador and guests exchanged friendly remarks exploring the shared ties between Egypt and Europe—from intertwined Mediterranean roots to the lasting influence of ancient Egyptian civilization on Europe’s imagination, from Egyptians’ passion for European football to Europe’s fascination with the magic of the Nile and the pyramids.
The iftar became a human Ramadan tableau suspended between Cairo and Brussels: a crescent rising over Egypt, European stars shimmering in the distance—and between them, a language of dialogue wrapped in humanity.
