The EU as a Global Player – Taking Responsibility
Nowadays, the European Union speaks with one voice and represents all its member states collectively in many international negotiations and forums. In parallel, its trade, agricultural, security, economic and development policies are actively shaping the global framework for development and peace. How do EU policies impact on its neighbour regions and the countries of the Global South? And what might responsible European policies look like? These are some of the questions to which the sef: is seeking answers.
Events

Europe and the change at the White House
Public Online Forum, January 2021

The UN Global Compact on Refugees and its implications for Europe
sef: Policy Lunch 11/2018

A different angle. “Global South” perspectives on the European crises
sef: Brussels Symposium 2017

The World Humanitarian Summit. What will the EU bring to the table?
sef: Policy Lunch 2016

International tax cooperation for sustainable development worldwide
sef: Policy Lunch 2015

Russia and the European Union in international politics?
Public Online Forum, May 2021

The UN at 75: Europe’s vision for the world organisation
sef: Policy Lunch 03/2020

Global Food Governance. How can the EU lead the way?
sef: Policy Lunch July 2018

From Shared Vision to Common Action. Realizing the SDGs in the EU’s External Activities
sef: Policy Lunch 2016

International Responsibility in the Global Garment Industry: What Role for the EU?
sef: Policy Briefing 2015
Publications

EU-Africa Trade Arrangements at a Crossroads. Securing Africa’s External Frontier
Global Governance Spotlight 3|2020

The World Humanitarian Summit. Triumph of Humanity?
Global Governance Spotlight 2|2016

Is Europe ready for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development? … not yet
Global Governance Spotlight 6|2016