Global Gateway

In his introductory statement, Jozef Síkela, Commissioner-designate for International Partnerships, said his approach to the EU’s Global Gateway initiative would be to balance profit and principles, and that the EU must leverage public-private partnerships, de-risk investments and attract private capital, to mobilise investments and fill the development aid gap.

Mr Síkela said EU development policy should focus on tackling the root causes of irregular migration, conflict prevention and good governance, Least Developed Countries, strengthening the relationship with Africa, and aligning with the EU’s Green Deal objectives. He added that the EU should be more assertive in its offer to partner countries given the presence of other, more aggressive, competitors in regions like Africa.

EU interests, eradicating poverty

MEPs focused their questioning on the Commissioner-designate’s approach to the Global Gateway, including on how he will advance the initiative so…