Ahead of the 7th EU-AU Summit on 24-25 November 2025 in Luanda, the European Union held a press briefing today to outline its priorities and expectations for the upcoming meeting.
Officials said the summit would be a key moment to assess progress on commitments made during the previous summit, with a special focus on migration, mobility, and multilateral cooperation.
Officials said that a joint monitoring report would be presented during the summit to evaluate how far both the EU and African Union have come in implementing the promises agreed upon in 2023.
This report will measure achievements, identify gaps, and ensure that both continents are accountable for the commitments they have made.
Migration and mobility are central to the EU-Africa partnership, officials said. The summit would review efforts to create legal pathways for migration, manage irregular flows, and support reintegration programs, while also addressing the broader social and economic drivers of migration.
Although progress has been made, the systems for tracking results still need clearer targets and measurable indicators to ensure that commitments translate into real outcomes.
The EU remains Africa’s largest trading partner, investor, and donor for peace, security, and humanitarian assistance. Officials said that in 2023, trade between the EU and the African Union reached €366 billion, accounting for a third of Africa’s total trade.The EU also provides foreign direct investment, supporting economic growth and job creation across the continent.
The summit would include the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat to strengthen regional integration, diversify trade, and speed up industrialization.
About €1.2 billion is already dedicated to supporting African economic integration, with more than 80 programs designed in partnership with African countries to share technical expertise and boost the capacity of young entrepreneurs, especially women.
Officials said that digital innovation and infrastructure would be another major focus. The EU would launch a €2 billion “Europe Digital Innovation Bridge” to support digital entrepreneurship in sub-Saharan Africa and improve access to finance.
Connectivity projects, such as the Medusa and EurAfrica Digital Cables, are expanding secure internet access to companies, researchers, and citizens.
Investments in health, including mRNA vaccine hubs in Rwanda, Senegal, and South Africa, would continue to be supported, along with renewable energy projects providing electricity to millions of people. The Africa-Europe Green Energy Initiative aims to generate 50 gigawatts of renewable energy by 2030.
On security, officials said the EU is the longest-standing supporter of AU-led peace missions, including those in Somalia and the Sahel, providing billions in funding and thousands of civilian and military personnel.
The cooperation extends to maritime security, counterterrorism, cybercrime, and efforts to involve women and youth in peacebuilding.
The summit would also include civil society and youth forums to ensure that young Africans and community representatives have a voice in shaping policy and economic opportunities.
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