As the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence kick off today, EU Ambassador to Eswatini, Karsten Mecklenburg, and his team join Eswatini and the rest of the world in saying NO to GBV. Let’s end GBV together, #Sisonkhe!

🎨 The Indalo Exhibition is now officially open at Alliance Française de Mbabane! Come & explore the collaboration between Eswatini artisans and European designers, showcasing creativity, innovation, and cultural exchange.

📅 Oct 25 – Nov 6 | 🕘 9am–5pm | 📍 Alliance Française

In a recent documentary on one of Africa’s best-known festivals – the MTN Bushfire Festival in Eswatini - CNN’s Inside Africa also included a 4-min sequence on the 2025 EU Bushfire Schools Festival held in May: youtu.be/SA--YgsemSo. See also the EU’s own schools festival video: youtu.be/VfE8HvUheJc.

On the occasion of #InternationalYouthDay, the European Union in Eswatini reaffirms its commitment to help provide Emaswati youth with the skills they need to become change-makers & make a contribution to a more sustainable & equitable future for Eswatini. This day was commemorated today at Gege.

On 9 May 2025, the European Union in Eswatini marked Europe Day 2025 with a colourful event held in Malkerns and attended by scores of people, among them high profile dignitaries who included a representative of the King, Prince Guduza, Deputy Prime Minister, Thuli Dladla, Cabinet Ministers & MPs.

European Union (EU) Ambassador to Eswatini, Karsten Mecklenburg, has on 10 April 2025 presented to His Majesty King Mswati III his letters of credence accrediting him to the Kingdom of Eswatini. This event took place at Lozitha palace. The King appreciated the EU's continued support to Eswatini.

At the launch of Eswatini's internationally-acclaimed MTN Bushfire Festival 2025 held on 4 April in Malkerns. The European Union is very proud to be part of this festival through the annual EU Bushfire Schools Festival taking place on 29 May, ahead of the main festival on 30 May - 01 June 2025.

Welcome back home…! EU Ambassador to Eswatini, Karsten Mecklenburg, welcoming back home local journalist, Nathie Gule, who was recently in Brussels on a familiarization tour of the European Union (EU) and its institutions. On 13 March, Gule briefed the EU Ambassador on how the whole trip shaped up.

EU Ambassador to Eswatini, Karsten Mecklenburg, was delighted to host today the Minister of Finance, Neal Rijkenberg, for a virtual meeting with EU Member States’ Ambassadors based in South Africa & Mozambique. The Minister briefed on Economic & Financial Outlook 2025 & the Government’s priorities.

Local journalist, Nathie Gule, a freelance writer & columnist for Eswatini News, is among 14 southern African journalists currently in Brussels on a familiarization tour of the European Union (EU) & its institutions. The week-long visit, courtesy of the EU, is taking place on 24 – 28 February 2025.

Are you an MSME in Eswatini ready to take your business to the next level? This is your chance! Apply now for the 2025 EU-ITC Future Icons Launchpad, a training & trade opportunity supported by @euineswatini.bsky.social
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Wheels for growth… On 31 January 2025, @euineswatini.bsky.social donated a vehicle to small & up-coming enterprise, Favourite Designs Studio, based in Matsapha, to help the company grow its business. EU Ambassador, Karsten Mecklenburg, presented the vehicle to company director, Bafanabetfu Gina.