The European Think Tanks Group (ETTG) invites applications for a Communications & Coordination intern to join our Secretariat team in Brussels. This internship offers a unique opportunity to support a leading network of European research institutes working at the intersection of EU external action and global sustainable development. The Assistant
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 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
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
In today’s fragmented global landscape, where polarisation increasingly dominates discourse, evidence-based analysis has never been more critical. Contemporary challenges—from climate change and energy transition to food safety, inequality, fragility and security—require bold policy actions, in addition to political will. They also demand rigorous research and informed dialogue across continents. The
