In the North, anti-immigration rhetoric is growing louder. In the South, anti-Western sentiments are on the rise. Yet, beyond these political divides, our shared reality tells a different story. Demographics and interdependence are creating connections that politics cannot erase.

The demographic shifts in our region are changing everything. The aging populations in the North need the energy and talent of the youthful South, while the South benefits from the economic opportunities and resources of the North. These dynamics, combined with wealth disparities, are driving us toward a more integrated Euro-Mediterranean region – a future that is already taking shape.

This shared reality means we must act together to address the challenges we face: stabilizing the region, adapting to demographic changes, matching labor markets, creating shared value chains in industry and services, dealing with the effects of climate change, ensuring food security, writing a common narrative and improving cultural integration. These are not just problems to solve; they are opportunities to build a common future.

The Action Committee for the Mediterranean aims to make this shared future a reality. Where politics creates obstacles, we focus on solutions. By working together across divides, we can confront our common challenges and take meaningful steps toward a more stable, prosperous, and integrated Mediterranean.