The EU-African Union summit aimed at finalising a new ‘strategic partnership’ between the two continents may have been postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Socialist and Democrat group in the European Parliament hosted its own three day Africa Week between 13-15 October.
In this event report, EURACTIV looks at the S&D group’s priorities in ensuring strong EU-African relations, and that African countries have a prosperous and sustainable future.
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Close EU-Africa relations more important than ever, says Socialist group leader
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of strong EU-African relations, Iratxe García, the leader of the Socialist and Democrat group in the European Parliament, told EURACTIV as her political group launched its Africa week (13-15 October).
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2021 must be EU’s ‘Africa year’, says Borrell
With plans for a new EU-Africa ‘partnership’ blueprint having been delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic this year, 2021 should be “the Africa year for the European Union,” the bloc’s chief diplomat, Josep Borrell, said during the Socialist and Democrat group’s Africa Week.
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The importance of engaging with Africa
To paraphrase the words of the American political activist Ralph Nader – if you're not turned on to Africa, Africa will turn on you. Udo Bullmann is the S&D group Coordinator on the European Parliament's Development Committee. Carlos Zorrinho is an S&D …