The continent of the next decade: Why Europe needs Africa

When much of the world’s attention is focused on the USA, China, and Russia, the EPP Group asks: what about Africa? 

Right now, Africa's population accounts for 19% of the world's population. In ten years, that number will climb to 28%. Its population is young, lives in urban areas, and is technically well educated, so it’s safe to assume that the African economy will be the one to watch in the future. 

In this episode of 'EU Decoded,' we sat down with MEP Ingeborg Ter Laak and Dr Koen Dekeyser to discuss current and future relations between Europe and Africa and how both continents can benefit from a more balanced partnership based on equality. 

Tune in!