Africa-Europe: partners in the storm

on 22 May 2025, following an Africa Union- European Union ministerial meeting, the EUISS and ECDPM hosted a debrief of the meeting, bringing together African ministers, EU and AU officials, ambassadors and leading policy experts.At the heart of our discussions: how to advance prosperity, peace and security, and multilateralism in today’s deeply fragmented world. From sombre reflections on global instability to a shared resolve for action, the tone was one of solidarity and ambition. Despite the scale of the challenges, the mood was one of optimism. Representatives from the EU and the AU expressed strong alignment and commitment, even as they acknowledged that much work remains ahead of the next AU-EU Summit. We were especially honoured to welcome: