EU budget for the people and the planet

Tag: Political Commentary

  • Externalisation

    (noun) The EU’s art of keeping people on the move as far away from Europe as possible while keeping legal responsibility at arm’s length. Officially described as partnerships with third… more ›

  • Migration Conditionality

    (noun) When development cooperation is transformed from a tool for poverty reduction into a reward – or punishment – programme for migration control. Officially, aid and partnerships should support shared… more ›

  • Critical Raw Materials

    (noun) Materials that suddenly become “critical” when Europe discovers it needs them for its green and digital transitions. Officially, they are essential inputs for strategic industries and clean technologies. Unofficially,… more ›

  • 360-Degree Approach

    (noun) After private-sector infrastructure projects are already built, the EU uses this “comprehensive framework” to justify them retroactively. Can often appear so holistic that nobody is sure where it starts,… more ›