Brussels, [9 April 2026] – Today, the OECD released the 2025 Official Development Assistance (ODA) early figures, confirming a worrying trend. For the third consecutive year, EU...
2025 AU-EU Ministerial Meeting: a missed opportunity for youth and civil society meaningful participation
The African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) will convene a Ministerial Meeting in Brussels on Wednesday, 21 May 2025, bringing together representatives from over 80 governments to advance their strategic partnership ahead of the 7th AU-EU Summit later this year.
The EU’s short-sighted aid cuts are a choice – so is the way forward!
Brussels, [16 April 2025] – The early figures for 2024 Official Development Assistance (ODA) confirm a deeply troubling trend: Europe’s richest countries per capita— such as...
‘A sell-out of international cooperation’: DG INTPA turns its back on commitments to put human development at the centre of its international cooperation in leaked briefing
The leak of the draft Briefing Book from the Department for International Partnerships (DG INTPA) for the next Commission sparked anger among CONCORD and its members. DG INTPA, entrusted with supporting its partner countries on their path to sustainable development, reducing poverty, and promoting human rights, has taken a shocking turn toward prioritising competition and EU-centric interests, particularly in securing critical raw materials.