While Russia's preferred candidates lost in last week's vote for interim leadership in Libya, Moscow still has a strategy for reinforcing its influence in the country.
EU Reporter
Published 2 months ago
“Unlike previous strategies, the new EU-Africa Strategy has been created not for Africa but with Africa, which is a true manifestation of close cooperation. For the European Union, the partnership with Africa should create an economic relationship that is based on equality, trust, shared values, and the genuine desire to build lasting relations. If Africa is doing well, Europe is doing well”, stated Janina Ochojska MEP ahead of today’s vote on the EU-Africa Strategy in Parliament s Development Committee, that she spearheaded on behalf of the EPP Group.
The Report being voted on is Parliament s response to the plans for a new, comprehensive EU-Africa Strategy, and to the upcoming EU-Africa Summit, planned later in 2021. The EPP Group wants an ambitious partnership, based on values and shared responsibilities, benefiting both Africa and the EU. We need to engage in a true partnership with those countries who strive for good governance, resp