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Public opinion in G7 countries on international partnerships
AFD–IFOP Survey As of January 1, 2026, France holds the rotating presidency of the G7 and will host the G7 Heads of State Summit in Evian from June 15 to 17, 2026. The meeting will focus on major global challenges, with particular attention to global imbalances, including macroeconomic ones. In the lead-up to this major […]
5th Ministerial Conference on Feminist Foreign Policies: Building Peace and Promoting Democracy
Around the world, crises are multiplying and democratic institutions are under growing strain. Protracted armed conflicts, political polarization, challenges to multilateralism, and attacks on sexual and reproductive rights are often accompanied by a rollback of women’s rights during periods of democratic backsliding. This is happening at a time when no country has yet achieved gender […]
Interview with María Solanas, Programs Director, Real Instituto Elcano, ahead of the 5th ministerial conference on feminist foreign policies
Against an international backdrop marked by geopolitical tensions and a rise in violations of women’s rights, María Solanas analyzes the challenges facing feminist foreign policy today, as well as the tools needed to strengthen the “Women, Peace, and Security” agenda.
Interview with Susana Ros Martinez, President of the Equality Committee of the Congress of Deputies of Spain, ahead of the Fifth Ministerial Conference on Feminist Foreign Policies.
At a time marked by setbacks in women’s rights and the rise of anti-gender narratives, Susana Ros Martinez discusses the priorities of Spain’s feminist foreign policy, the challenges of ensuring its long-term sustainability, and the role of Parliament and international institutions in defending equality and human rights.
In Nairobi, the Africa Forward Summit signals a shift toward a new Franco-African development finance doctrine
Co-hosted by France and Kenya on 11-12 May 2026, the Africa Forward Summit marked an attempt to redefine relations between France and the African continent around a new narrative: one centered on equal partnership, private investment, and strategic autonomy. Behind the €23 billion in announced commitments, the summit also reflects a deeper transformation: the explicit […]
Historic drop in Official Development Assistance in 2025
ODA from DAC members fell to 174.3 billion USD in 2025, a 23.1% drop from 2024 (-50 billion USD in real terms), representing 0.26% of their income. It is the highest fall on record.