European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Photo: Reuters
1 year on, EU alternative to China’s belt and road fails to deliver
- Global Gateway has delivered little in concrete projects, while confusion reigns in Brussels and beyond about the initiative
- Up to US$318 billion was promised to build infrastructure in Africa and Asia but it is unclear how much has been disbursed
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Photo: Reuters