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San Bilal @sanbilal.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

Really worrying development: Climate banking group pauses activities amid rising political pressure

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ECDPM 🌍 @ecdpm.org · 29/07/2025

🌍 A 176% nominal increase for EU external action is a major headline. But what will this bigger budget actually be for? @sanbilal.bsky.social analyses what we know of the upcoming Global Europe instrument and what it means for global partnerships. Read the commentary 👉 bit.ly/3IJeRy3 #MFF #GEI

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Domestic & international priorities in the EU’s next long-term budget (MFF 2028-2034)

The new long-term budget proposed by the European Commission – the multiannual financial framework (MFF) 2028-2034 – does mark a significant shift from the past, in an effort to better empower the EU ...

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San Bilal @sanbilal.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Great overview of AI infrastructures by FT “95 per cent of commercially available AI computing power is operated by US and Chinese tech groups.” ig.ft.com/ai-data-cent...

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Inside the relentless race for AI capacity

The quest for superintelligence is spurring a data centre boom — but critics question the cost, environmental impact and whether it is all needed

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San Bilal @sanbilal.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

US Republicans seek to defund the OECD

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San Bilal @sanbilal.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Ivory Coast leader seeks fourth term after rivals sidelined

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San Bilal @sanbilal.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Why skyrocketing cocoa prices are not benefiting Africa’s farmers

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San Bilal @sanbilal.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Carbon reporting urgently needs fixing — here’s how to do it

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San Bilal @sanbilal.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Brussels split over state aid for clean tech production

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San Bilal @sanbilal.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

EU safety rules for chemicals will hamper quest for critical minerals industry, top miners say

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San Bilal @sanbilal.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Who are you calling over-the-hill? The truth about brain ageing

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San Bilal @sanbilal.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Pakistan to raise military spending 17% after clashes with India

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San Bilal @sanbilal.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Trade wars to weigh on two-thirds of developing countries, World Bank warns

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San Bilal @sanbilal.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Europe confronts Trump’s triple threat on Ukraine, Nato and trade

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San Bilal @sanbilal.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Do the Most Climate-Vulnerable Countries Get More Adaptation Finance from the World Bank? url:https://www.cgdev.org/blog/do-most-climate-vulnerable-countries-get-more-adaptation-finance-world-bank

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ECDPM 🌍 @ecdpm.org · 23/05/2025

🔴 Recording now available for Africa–Europe: Partners in the Storm – From the Ministerial to the Summit High-level officials share key outcomes of the AU-EU ministerial and the implications for the next phase of relations. Full video 👉 bit.ly/3YWSUAS w/ @euiss.bsky.social

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ECDPM 🌍 @ecdpm.org · 26/05/2025

🔴 "It was painful and it remains painful to hear countries with so much potential referred to as Least Developed Countries" - H.E. Mulambo Hamakuni Haimbe, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Republic of Zambia Full recording 👉 bit.ly/3YWSUAS

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ECDPM 🌍 @ecdpm.org · 28/05/2025

📸 Solutions to global hunger exist, but they remain out of reach due to a broken food governance system. We welcomed ambassadors and experts to our Brussels office to launch the @kofiannanfdn.bsky.social report on food security. The report 👉 bit.ly/4kItZtg More on 👉 bit.ly/4iLiiRS

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ECDPM 🌍 @ecdpm.org · 22/05/2025

Our AU-EU ministerial brief begins! South African Deputy Minister H.E. Thandi Moraka begins on the importance of multilateralism, peace and African mineral processing w/ @euiss.bsky.social

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ECDPM 🌍 @ecdpm.org · 22/05/2025

... and it continues. Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation for the Republic of Zambia, H.E. Mulambo Hamakuni Haimbe, speaks on the AU-EU partnership. w/ @euiss.bsky.social

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ECDPM 🌍 @ecdpm.org · 21/05/2025

📸 With the launch of a Circle of Finance Ministries for the Brazilian COP30 Presidency, we hosted an event with @concito.bsky.social, @odi.global and @e3g.bsky.social to share insider insights on addressing the climate finance gap of $1.3 Trillion. European support for adaptation 👉 bit.ly/4hgte8V

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ECDPM 🌍 @ecdpm.org · 20/05/2025

🎬 ECDPM Director @sanbilal.bsky.social speaks to the European Parliament DEVE Committee ahead of the Financing for Development conference.

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San Bilal @sanbilal.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

ESG fund outflows hit record as sustainable investing backlash grows

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San Bilal @sanbilal.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

The number of homeless people in Brussels rose to nearly 10,000 – a rise of almost 25% in two years, confirming a trend that has been unabated since 2008.

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Wester van Gaal @westervangaal.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

I’d honestly be more interested in his opinion on how to boost the international euro rather than a variation of “I want everything to stay the same.” www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

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Doubt Over US Treasuries’ Haven Status Is Bad for World, Nagel Says

Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel said a strong US Treasuries market is good for everyone, even as investors have turned to German bunds.

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European Investment Bank @eib.org · 23/04/2025

As the EU’s financial arm, our goal is clear: strengthen global partnerships for peace and prosperity. In these uncertain times, Europe stands as a beacon of stability - our partners can trust us. President @nadiacalvino.eib.org on @cnbc.com ⤵️ #SpringMeetings

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San Bilal @sanbilal.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Team Belgium in action today: I’m moderating this afternoon the international discussions at the “Critical Raw Materials Roundtable: Towards a comprehensive Belgian strategy”, building on the EU CRM act.

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San Bilal @sanbilal.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

US climate philanthropies fear Trump blow from loss of tax-free status

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San Bilal @sanbilal.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

China seeks reset with EU amid Donald Trump’s trade war

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ECDPM 🌍 @ecdpm.org · 10/04/2025

📸 ECDPM Director San Bilal speaking on The geopolitics of the Clean Industrial Deal, hosted by @ceps.eu and @clingendael.bsky.social Securing Europe’s economic future through strategic alliances 👉 bit.ly/3DIc6eh

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ECDPM 🌍 @ecdpm.org · 11/04/2025

📣 As cooperation between Europe and North Africa grows due to shared interests in energy, trade and industrialisation, can it evolve into a long-term alliance? Read the commentary 👉 bit.ly/4ieQlAS @hannelknaepen.bsky.social @policycenterns.bsky.social @ettg.bsky.social

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ECDPM 🌍 @ecdpm.org · 14/04/2025

📣 "The deprioritisation of the integrated approach to fragility leaves the EU’s future support for fragility in a vacuum, both for the remainder of the current MFF and the MFF for the 2028-2034 period." Read the commentary 👉 bit.ly/4cnMJLs

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ECDPM 🌍 @ecdpm.org · 15/04/2025

📍 Can African countries industrialise to drive growth, create jobs and strengthen value chains, while also gaining ground in the global green industrial race? Read the guide 👉 bit.ly/42kbiEp

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ECDPM 🌍 @ecdpm.org · 15/04/2025

📍 Changing economics of green energy, endowments, amenities and market access all create unique opportunities for green industrialisation in Africa, but face significant challenges. Green industrialisation in an age of disruption: Africa, Europe and the global economy 👉 bit.ly/42kbiEp

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ECDPM 🌍 @ecdpm.org · 15/04/2025

📣 Addressing fragile regions is centre-stage of EU Commissioner mission letters and speeches, but time is running out for a clear strategic vision. Good intentions risk being overshadowed by short-term, interest-driven agendas. Read the commentary 👉 bit.ly/4cnMJLs

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ECDPM 🌍 @ecdpm.org · 16/04/2025

🎬 "When we are talking about AI governance in Africa, we are not only looking at the kind of regulations and policies that we need to have in place [but] who has access to what." Full video 👉 bit.ly/42BRVIi

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ECDPM 🌍 @ecdpm.org · 17/04/2025

📝 Connecting the DRC, Zambia and Angola, the Lobito Corridor is often seen through a West vs China lens, but what is the reality on the ground in terms of real investments, activity and African country interests? Read the paper 👉 bit.ly/4lAPbT3 @poorvak.bsky.social

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San Bilal @sanbilal.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

IMF chief cuts growth forecast over ‘off the charts’ trade uncertainty

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European Think Tanks Group (ETTG) @ettg.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Just wrapped up 2-day discussions on "𝗥𝗲-𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗨 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮: 𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗚 - 𝗣𝗜𝗦𝗠 𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲" in Warsaw. Stay tuned for further outputs. bit.ly/3ElcShp

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Re-balancing European voices in the EU international cooperation agenda - newettg

Alongside the Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM) we had the pleasure to host a two-day dialogue in Warsaw on April 8th and 9th, focusing on “Re-balancing European voices in […]

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