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Why the EU and Africa need each other in a fragmented world

As global multilateralism faces attacks and geopolitical competition intensifies, the European Union and the African Union are preparing for a critical summit in Angola. But in a world of messy geopolitics, can these two neighbouring…

The EU needs African resources for its green transition: Can it circumvent China?

The EU's green and digital ambitions depend on a stable supply of critical raw materials like lithium, cobalt and graphite. With growing concerns over value chain security and dependence on single countries like China, the…

Critical Raw Materials: Geopolitical chess or tug-of-war for development?

Critical raw materials are vital for the EU's green transition and offer African countries a path to green industrialisation. However, both face policy dilemmas: Africa must efficiently use resources within, and share them between, countries,…

In search of common ground on climate diplomacy: Bruce Byiers hosts a podcast with Pascal Lamy & Geneviève Pons on the Green Transition, CBAM and the EU’s climate diplomacy efforts

In recent years, policymakers in Europe and Africa have been giving more attention to the climate crisis. However, addressing it can not be an isolated action. Its impact on all aspects of human life means…