The EU’s revamped International Partnerships

The European Commission's new Communication highlights the operationalisation of the EU's renewed cooperation model and progress made, focusing on sustainable investment in infrastructure for the digital and green transitions through the Team Europe approach.

Over the past five years, the EU has revamped its international partnerships in response to the evolving geopolitical and geoeconomic landscape and global challenges, notably the growing gap to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. The EU has moved away from donor-recipient dynamics towards mutually beneficial partnerships. This brings benefits to the local populations and strengthen resilience at home and abroad.