Externe Publikationen

Time to strengthen the EU's engagement in fragile and conflict-affected states

Bergmann, Julian / Abi Watson
Externe Publikationen (2025)

published on gppi.net, 25.03.2025

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Recently, EU foreign policy discussions have been dominated by its Global Gateway and Re-Arm strategies, both of which are receiving significant monetary and political support. While these initiatives are welcome steps forward in addressing gaps in European defence and geopolitical policies, there is a risk that other important issues — like EU engagement in fragile and conflict-affected countries and addressing the drivers of fragility and conflict — are deprioritised to facilitate the surge of political and financial investment in these flagship initiatives. It is time for a new EU strategic framework for fragility and conflict.