The world stands at a crossroads, facing a confluence of crises – rising inequalities, democratic backsliding, escalating conflicts, and the intensifying impacts of the climate emergency. Shrinking civic space, persistent gender inequality, and the compounded vulnerabilities of fragile and conflict-affected states (FCAS) further undermine human dignity and security. As the world’s largest provider of Official Development Assistance (ODA), the European Union (EU) bears significant responsibility in addressing these interconnected issues.
This position paper presents the recommendations of CONCORD for the next Multi-annual Financial Framework (MFF) and European Financial Intruments (EFIs). It will analyse the consequences of recent allocation cuts on the credibility of the EU as a key global actor, and propose strategies to ensure the EU remains a committed and reliable partner.
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