The European Think Tanks Group (ETTG) is pleased to announce the release of a new policy brief on the EU’s role in global development. This report is a culmination of a stimulating discussion held in Rome, which brought together over 30 key figures for a closed-door event. The Rome event featured a
Through an European Think Tanks Group initiative, ODI Europe, alongside ECDPM and The Nordic Africa Institute held a recent event in Brussels – ‘The EU-Africa migration agenda – realising a new partnership’. Ahead of the new European Commission and the 3rd AU-EU ministerial summit, the panel aimed to explore challenges
On 27 February, the European Parliament approved the revision of the EU’s multi-annual financial framework (MFF). As part of these negotiations, EU institutions have agreed on a regulation establishing the so-called Ukraine Facility. This facility concerns a new financial instrument worth €50 billion that is dedicated to supporting Ukraine’s reconstruction and recovery efforts until the end
The bi-regional relations between the European Union (EU) and Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) have moved to the forefront of the EU political agenda as a result of this year’s EU-CELAC Summit -the previous one was held in 2015-, this semester’s Spanish presidency of the EU Council -a Member
A year has passed since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the war looks set to drag on deep into this year. While European leaders shifted their focus onto Ukraine, Africa has felt the sharp consequences of the war, while continuing to face wider existing challenges. It has undoubtedly had significant
On 27 February, the European Parliament approved the revision of the EU’s multi-annual financial framework (MFF). As part of these negotiations, EU institutions have agreed on a regulation establishing the so-called Ukraine Facility. This facility concerns a new financial instrument worth €50 billion that is dedicated to supporting Ukraine’s reconstruction
ETTG’s latest collective report, “A common future for Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean,” highlights the shared priorities of both regions, including the green, digital, and social transitions. It emphasises the need for increased financial support for Latin America and the Caribbean, specifically looking beyond traditional aid models. The report
ETTG’s coordinator Daniele Fattibene has co-authored a commentary with Stefano Manservisi overviewing the Mattei Plan. Italy launched the Mattei Plan to strengthen its development cooperation with Africa. The plan has an initial funding of 5.5 billion euros and focuses on five key areas: education, agriculture, health, energy, and water. The
