EU–AU Educational Resource
Comprehensive documentation of the relationship between the European Union and African Union, featuring Global Gateway initiatives, bilateral partnerships, and transformative investments shaping two continents.
🌍 EU-Africa Global Gateway
The Global Gateway Africa-Europe Investment Package represents the largest investment commitment in EU-Africa relations history, supporting Africa's transformation through sustainable, inclusive, and digital development initiatives.
€150B
Total Investment Package (2021-2027)
300GW
Additional Renewable Energy by 2030
65M
People's Livelihoods to be Improved
€270M
RISED Ethiopia Investment
55
AU Member States
27
EU Member States
1.8B
Combined Population
€320B
Annual Trade Volume
Two Unions at a Glance
Understanding the structure and scale of the world's two most consequential continental unions and their transformative partnership.
🇪🇺 European Union
A political and economic union of 27 member states in Europe, underpinned by the rule of law, a single market, and shared democratic values. Founded through a series of treaties, the EU operates through supranational institutions promoting peace, prosperity, and cooperation.
🌍 African Union
A continental body comprising all 55 recognised sovereign states of Africa. Established in 2002, the AU promotes unity, solidarity, and cooperation. Its Agenda 2063 blueprint envisions an integrated, prosperous, and peaceful Africa driven by its own citizens.
Six Pillars of Partnership
The EU–AU relationship is built on six strategic domains that define a shared vision for sustainable development and cooperation in the 21st century.
🌱 Green Transition
Joint commitments to renewable energy development, climate adaptation, sustainable agriculture, and biodiversity conservation across both continents, supporting the Paris Agreement goals.
💻 Digital Economy
Building digital infrastructure, implementing shared AI governance frameworks, facilitating technology transfer programmes, and strengthening cybersecurity cooperation.
🔬 Health Systems
Strengthening African pharmaceutical sovereignty, enhancing research collaboration, improving pandemic preparedness, and building resilient healthcare systems.
⚖️ Peace & Governance
Supporting democratic institutions, facilitating peace operations, strengthening the rule of law, and promoting human rights protection through shared frameworks.
🚢 Trade & Investment
Deepening market integration, supporting the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), creating fair bilateral trade conditions, and promoting sustainable investment.
🎓 Education & Mobility
Expanding Erasmus+ programmes, facilitating youth exchange initiatives, creating legal pathways for skills mobility, and strengthening higher education cooperation.
Comprehensive Resources
Essential information for policy researchers, students, journalists, and engaged citizens interested in EU-AU relations and Global Gateway initiatives.
🇪🇺 European Union Overview
Institutions, treaties, legislation, policy briefs, and key initiatives from the European Union, including Global Gateway strategy.
🌍 African Union Overview
Agenda 2063 framework, AU institutions, peace & security initiatives, economic programmes, and continental integration efforts.
🤝 EU-AU Partnership
Historical timeline, strategic framework, six pillars of cooperation, and the €150 billion Global Gateway investment package.
🇪🇺🇪🇹 EU-Ethiopia Cooperation
Bilateral partnership, RISED Ethiopia project, Assela Wind Farm, digital transformation, and sustainable development initiatives.
🤖 African AI & Digital Policy
Comprehensive directory of 39+ African AI governance organizations, policy trackers, research hubs, and civil society networks.
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