The agreement strengthens Italy’s position as an energy bridge between North Africa and Northern Europe, not only for gas, but also for hydrogen in the future
Alberto Rizzi comments on the energy market situation and Italy’s role in the gas agreement between VNG H&V and SONATRACH
The Mattei Plan is valid. The right-sizing of expectations allows Rome’s project to be represented as feasible
Italy wants to build cooperation and serious strategic relationships in Africa as equals, not predators
It is urgently necessary for Europeans to show their flag in Africa. So far, China’s investments have been much more visible
We are not planning to change the fate of relations between Europe and Africa, but we are offering something concrete
China is likely more willing to pay the bill for the increasing commercial costs than to get involved militarily (or politically, especially if pressured by the US) in the Red Sea crisis, for now
It would be foolish to think we can compete with China, the United Arab Emirates or even Turkey. To be meaningful, the Mattei Plan will have to fit into a broader framework of EU initiatives
Amandine Gnanguênon’s web special “Mapping African regional cooperation” is quoted on the issue of the Accra Initiative
