Policy Coherence in the Time of Economic Insecurity: Balancing the Sustainable Trade and Development Playbook of the New European Commission
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Key Points
The focus on economic security has challenged EU policy coherence in trade and development cooperation, complicating relations with the Global South.
Initial measures suggest a fragmented approach in sustainability and trade, as the EU grapples with aligning its economic agenda while promoting foreign partnerships.
Assessment of the EU’s trade policy reveals increasing complexity in maintaining coherence with development goals alongside geopolitical competition.
Future EU strategies must navigate internal priorities and external engagements to foster a balanced trade and development policy moving into 2025.