Tag: Political Jargon
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(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 ›
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(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 ›
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(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 ›
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(noun) In theory, a replacement of old-fashioned donor-recipient dynamics with an equal partnership where both the EU and partner countries pursue shared interests. In practice, it means a partnership carefully… more ›
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(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 ›
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(noun) When governments mix public money with private investment, but let private investors get most of the attention. Officially designed to attract additional funds into sustainable development projects; unofficially designed… more ›
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(noun) The EU’s flagship strategy for turning development cooperation into an investment portfolio. Officially described as a strategy to build “smart, clean and secure connections” around the world; unofficially, a… more ›
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(noun) The EU’s favourite budget buzzword for making long-term commitments, like gender justice and environmental protections, optional. Officially described as the ability to respond quickly to changing priorities; unofficially, a… more ›