This article explores the potential for a stronger partnership between Europe and Africa, highlighting the benefits for both continents. It argues that historical ties, geographic proximity, and existing trade relationships provide a strong foundation. The article acknowledges the challenges, such as underdeveloped trade and Africa's lagging technology, but emphasizes opportunities for collaboration in areas like energy access, critical minerals, and fair trade practices.
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With a pragmatic and collaborative approach, Europe can counterbalance China’s extractive practices and Trump-style protectionism, offering African states a reliable, long-term partner in the West. Yet, achieving these policy shifts is easier said than done. The EU’s bureaucratic inertia and the growing influence of right-wing political forces threaten to derail any meaningful rapprochement.
This policy paradox is becoming increasingly untenable. Europe’s economies depend on African talent to sustain growth, yet rising xenophobia and restrictive immigration policies are closing the door on the very workforce they need. Rachel Rizzo, a fellow of the Atlantic Council’s Europe Center, told ISS Today that front-line countries like Italy were toeing a much tougher line on migration from Africa, while also implementing new policies like the Mattei Plan. This plan aims to transform Italy into an energy hub between North Africa and Europe.
Collaborating on emerging technologies like artificial intelligence offers mutual benefits: ensuring Africa’s participation while guarding against exploitation and overreach by global powers. Europe’s regulatory strengths, exemplified by the General Data Protection Regulation, position it well to champion digital sovereignty for Africa, helping the continent protect its data and digital infrastructure from exploitative practices.
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