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Posted on October 9, 2025
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Add as preferred source on GoogleThe EU plans to invest €400 billion in Global Gateway by 2027, focusing on energy, transport, and education to reduce reliance on China.
BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The EU expects to mobilise over 400 billion euros ($464.5 billion) by 2027 in investments for Global Gateway, its program to boost investments in the Global South, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Thursday.
Global Gateway was originally designed to invest 300 billion euros, half of it in Africa, from 2021 to 2027, as an alternative to China's rival scheme.
The projects are in areas such as energy, transport, education and research, along with partnerships to help the European Union secure minerals critical for its green transition and reduce reliance on China.
She added that the EU today is launching a Global Gateway Investment Hub, a single-entry platform for companies to
propose investments.
($1 = 0.8611 euros)
(Reporting by Charlotte Van Campenhout, editing by Bart Meijer)
The Global Gateway is an EU initiative aimed at mobilizing investments to support infrastructure projects in developing countries, particularly in the Global South, focusing on areas like energy, transport, and education.
The European Commission is the executive branch of the European Union responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, and managing the EU's policies and budget.
Investment mobilization refers to the process of attracting and securing financial resources for projects, particularly in infrastructure and development, to stimulate economic growth and sustainability.
The Global Gateway Investment Hub serves as a platform for companies to propose investment projects, facilitating collaboration and investment opportunities in the Global South.
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