The European Union has been unable to keep pace with China’s growing economic footprint across African nations, according to a report by Politico. While the EU emphasizes regulatory standards and development aid, China has aggressively expanded its presence through infrastructure financing, trade agreements, and direct investment in key sectors such as energy and transportation. This strategic push has enabled Beijing to secure long-term partnerships, often with fewer conditionalities than Western donors. As African economies seek rapid development and improved connectivity, Chinese-backed projects have gained favor due to their speed of implementation and focus on large-scale physical infrastructure. Meanwhile, EU initiatives, though often aligned with sustainability and governance goals, have faced delays and bureaucratic hurdles that limit their impact. The disparity highlights a broader challenge for Western institutions in competing with alternative models of economic engagement that prioritize speed and scale over institutional reform.
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