November, 2025 Authored: Niels Keijzer, Melis Baydag (IDOS) In today’s geopolitically buzzing and unstable world, what seemed unthinkable one month ago can be old news only weeks later. A small group of powerful states have trumped the post-WW2 global order and openly question the territorial sovereignty of smaller states and
November, 2025 Our policy brief, authored by Marianna Lunardini and Darlington Tshuma, delves into the EU-Africa digital partnership through the lens of two key European policy instruments: the EU’s Global Gateway and Italy’s Mattei Plan. Titled “Global Gateway and Mattei Plan: advancing EU–Africa digital cooperation for inclusive growth,” the brief
November, 2025 Our policy brief, authored by Ben Crumpton, Melis Baydag, Niels Keijzer, Camilla Rocca, and Benedikt Erforth, delves into the multifaceted landscape of Africa’s digital transformation. Titled “Digital Transformation in Africa: From Gaps to Goals,” the brief offers a comprehensive analysis of the digital divide across the continent. It
August 25, 2025 The European Union’s development strategy is at a crossroads, facing a global “polycrisis” that demands a new approach. Our latest policy brief argues for a fundamental overhaul, drawing on rich discussions from the ETTG-PISM dialogue on resilience held earlier this year in Warsaw to explore how incorporating
By Patryk Kugiel, reviewed by Sophie Desmidt (ECDPM), Jago Salmon (ODI Global), Julian Bergmann (IDOS), Daniele Fattibene (ETTG) and Iliana Olivié (ETTG) | July 29, 2025 Key messages: The more volatile and unpredictable international environment demands an updated, comprehensive and realistic EU response to a situation of fragility in developing
By Daniele Fattibene, ETTG Coordinator | July 25, 2025 Introduction: The MFF as a Geopolitical Barometer The European Union’s Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) is more than a budget: it not only marks the EU’s political priorities, but also its level of ambition to be a truly global player. With the
