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E.U. offers A.U. new strategy for relations

The E.U. has a new strategy for relations with the A.U. that emphasizes an overhaul in climate and digital policies to end a legacy of colonialism and aid.

,   and  John Heilprin
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African drumming outside the MyZeil shopping mall in Frankfurt, Germany
African drumming outside the MyZeil shopping mall in Frankfurt, Germany (AN/Christian Senger)

BRUSSELS (AN) — The European Union presented a new strategy for relations with the African Union on Monday that emphasizes an overhaul in climate and digital policies with the aim of putting to rest a legacy of colonialism and development aid.

A 19-page communication from the European Commission, entitled "Towards a comprehensive Strategy with Africa," laid out a road map for the 27-nation E.U. bloc to create a more even playing field for its complex political and economic relationships with the 55-nation A.U. bloc.

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Geopolitics — A.U. Commission (AUC) — Africa — African Union (A.U.) — Europe — European Commission (E.C.) — European Union (E.U.)

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