EU under pressure: How the new challenges change cooperation!
EU under pressure: How the new challenges change cooperation!
On February 10, 2025, Europe's development manager Lukas Mandl spoke before the informal council meeting on development cooperation on the decisive role of the EU as a reliable partner in the world. He said: "This time the European Union not only has the chance, but also the obligation to prove to be a reliable partner in other parts of the world." These statements come at a time when the effects of the new US administration are unclear, especially with regard to the support of UN agencies and the work of USAID, such as ots.at reported.
Mandl emphasizes that the EU will not be able to compensate for everything that may be lost through the US aids. Nevertheless, he sees the opportunity to relieve suffering with clear priorities in development cooperation. According to Mandl, these priorities should concentrate on education, economic participation and equal opportunities for all genders. Mandl suggests that the EU should further strengthen its soft power that it has already shown.
EU strategies of the future
In the meantime, the President of the European Commission has set seven priorities for the mandate 2024-2029. These are based on the strategic agenda of the European Council and the current discussions in the European Parliament. The main objectives include a new plan for sustainable prosperity, ensuring effective defense and security policy, as well as the promotion of social justice in Europe, such as european-union.europa.eu . The need to preserve the quality of life in Europe and at the same time strengthen the influence of the EU on the global stage.| Details | |
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