December 2025 The European Commission’s proposal for a Global Europe Instrument (GEI) under the 2028–2034 Multiannual Financial Framework marks a pivotal shift in how the EU intends to fund its external action. Designed to align development cooperation more closely with Europe’s own competitiveness and security, the GEI aims to streamline
December 2025 The multilateral system is not collapsing, but it is fragmenting under the weight of shifting geopolitics, a crisis of trust, and a widening gap between stated values and actual practice. In this volatile context, the European Union, traditionally the system’s staunchest supporter—struggles to adapt its strategy and shape
As leaders prepare to convene in Luanda for the 7th AU-EU Summit, marking the 25th anniversary of the partnership, the relationship stands at a pivotal, yet increasingly complex juncture. This Policy Brief, “From Cairo to Luanda: A 25-Year Parliamentary Stocktake of AU-EU Relations“ authored by Iliana Olivié, Daniele Fattibene, Jeggan
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