As negotiations on the European Unionโs next MFF begin to take shape, the strategic direction of EU external financing carries profound implications for the global multilateral architecture. To examine these dynamics, alongside our member IDOS, we convened a roundtable discussion in Brussels. The session brought together over 35 high-level representatives
In Brussels we convened a rountable titled Bridging Policy and Practice roundtable to examine how European development cooperation is navigating an increasingly complex global landscape. Following the 2025 OECD DAC Peer Review, this session brought together representatives from the OECD, EU institutions, and partner nations: including Cuba, Peru, and Indonesia,
This week in Paris, the European Think Tanks Group (ETTG) convened the 4th Annual Dialogue on the EU and Global Development. Against the backdrop of a global polycrisis and significant shifts in the multilateral system, the event provided a valuable forum for a closed-door, frank exchange under the Chatham House
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
ETTG members gathered to delve into the critical policy and ๐ฏ๐๐ฑ๐ด๐ฒ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฎ๐น๐น๐ฒ๐ป๐ด๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐จ’๐ ๐น๐ผ๐ป๐ด-๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐บ ๐ณ๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฎ๐น ๐น๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ๐๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ฒ. As the European Commission’s proposal emerges in July, we convened to address key questions, including the ongoing discussions in Brussels and the capitals, as well as upcoming research and activities planned by
The ETTG Board convened at IDDRI in Paris for its January meeting, beginning with a review of the minutes from the June 2024 Directors’ meeting. We discussed the progress of the second semester of 2024, which encompassed major projects, publications, and events. The final segment of the meeting was dedicated