Migration, terrorism and energy — three 'crisis' topics — have preoccupied EU policy and their societies' view of their neighbourhood in northern Africa for a long time. For too long, keeping the problems — literally — at bay has been left to southern European member countries of the EU. The following thoughts outline some dimensions, which are crucial in opening a new chapter with our north African neighbours. Now, European policy is in danger of turning towards a 'super-realist' mode of engagement, forgetting all lessons about conditionality and, at the same time, laying the groundwork for future failures. For the moment, Europe has no convincing story it could tell our neighbours in northern Africa.

Source: The North Africa Journal October 05, 2023 10:41 UTC