EU lawmakers call for modernized economic partnerships with African countries
( October 8, 2026, 11:36 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: EU lawmakers have called for modernized economic partnership agreements with African countries and investment that strengthens regional supply chains. In a resolution adopted on Thursday, the European Parliament also backed the African Continental Free Trade Area as a key tool to boost trade within Africa and reduce dependence on global markets, the parliament said in a statement. The EU must not lose sight of Africa amid the US tariff chaos, China’s growing economic dominance and Europe’s push for new trade agreements with Southeast Asia, committee chair Bernd Lange said.The statement follows....
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