EU and South Africa Pledge to Draw Closer

EU announces $5B investment in South Africa as Trump threatens more tariffs on European products
European Union leaders have announced a 4.7 billion euro ($5.1 billion) investment package in South Africa to support green energy transition and vaccine production at their first bilateral summit in seven years.
European Union announces 4.7 billion euro investment package for South Africa
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday announced a new 4.7 billion euro ($5.10 billion) investment package for South Africa on a visit to the country.
EU and South Africa Pledge to Draw Closer as US Targets Both
The European Union and South Africa took another step toward shoring up a shaky relationship in a world where both are currently the target of US President Donald Trump’s unpredictable politics.
EU announces a $5 billion investment in South Africa as the tariffs war with Trump escalates
European Union leaders announced 4.7 billion euros ($5.1 billion) in investments in South Africa on Thursday to support green energy and vaccine production, and agreed to start talks on new trade deals with Africa's most advanced economy.
EU pledges 4.7 billion euros to South Africa as Trump brings them closer
European Union leaders announced a 4.7 billion euro ($5.10 billion) investment package during a visit to South Africa on Thursday, at a time when both are on worse terms with the United States than they have been for decades.

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