This paper shall give an overview over the EU’s new European Peace Facility (EPF), briefly outline the current situation of German policy guidelines and involvement on the African continent, introduce the new opportunities European and German foreign policy makers gain with the EPF and take criticism towards the new EPF into consideration. Furthermore, it shall be discussed if and how the EPF works in accordance with the policy goals defined in the Marshall Plan with Africa.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- I. Introduction
- II. Current situation and developments
- II.1 The European Peace Facility
- II.2 Germany's Foreign Policy Project: The Marshall Plan with Africa
- II.3 Actual German Foreign Policy in Africa and its motivation
- III. Is the EPF in accordance with German and European Values and Policy Ambitions?
- IV. Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper provides an overview of the European Peace Facility (EPF) and its implications for German foreign policy towards Africa. It examines the EPF's potential to enhance the EU's capabilities in peace and security missions, arms export, and cooperation with regional organizations. The paper also explores the alignment of the EPF with the German "Marshall Plan with Africa" and analyzes the motivation behind Germany's increasing military engagement in Africa.
- The European Peace Facility (EPF) and its implications for German foreign policy in Africa.
- The potential of the EPF to enhance the EU's capabilities in peace and security missions, arms export, and cooperation with regional organizations.
- The alignment of the EPF with the German "Marshall Plan with Africa."
- The motivation behind Germany's increasing military engagement in Africa.
- The broader context of Germany's "civilian power" identity and its evolution in the face of new challenges.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction presents the context for the paper, highlighting the shift in German foreign policy towards Africa with the introduction of the EPF. The paper emphasizes the EPF's potential for more direct and effective action by the EU and Germany, while also acknowledging its controversial nature.
Chapter II examines the current situation and developments related to the EPF, including its origins, objectives, and potential impact. It also delves into the broader context of German foreign policy towards Africa, highlighting the "Marshall Plan with Africa" and its goals. The chapter concludes by exploring the motivation behind Germany's increasing military engagement in Africa, emphasizing factors such as migration and terrorism.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Key terms and concepts explored in this paper include the European Peace Facility (EPF), German foreign policy, Africa, peace and security, military engagement, arms export, "Marshall Plan with Africa," migration, terrorism, civilian power, multilateralism, and the African Union (AU).
- Quote paper
- Gian D. Gantenbein (Author), 2021, How the EPF Might Invigorate Germany’s Ambitions in Africa, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1022709
