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Co-operation or mutual co-option? The Senegal–EU partnership on migration

This policy brief addresses the tensions between international and domestic interests on issues relating to partnerships on migration governance. It specifically discusses the Senegal–EU partnership on migration, highlighting the unequal relationship between the two partners and the implications of this relationship for the outcomes of migration policy.
The authors highlight how the EU’s use of funding to shape migration governance in Senegal creates ownership and accountability challenges for policies that are formulated at the initiative of external actors without much, if any, input by the government of Senegal and its people. The Senegalese government’s quest to attract funding from the EU through the partnership on migration results in it being more accountable to its external partners, and less accountable to the Senegalese people and local civil society organisations. The latter argue that the government needs to formulate a policy that addresses migration in Senegal in a comprehensive manner. Senegal’s financially weaker position vis-á-vis the EU does not, however, constrain the Senegalese government from exercising agency in pursuit of its own interests within the EU agenda. It seeks to strike a balance between the interests of the EU and its domestic priorities on migration. It pursues this goal by conflating rent-seeking behaviour with domestic interests that are at variance with the EU agenda – a strategy facilitated by the government’s reluctance to adopt and commit to an official document providing the framework for migration governance. The partnership between Senegal and the EU has the hallmarks of an interface characterised more by mutual co-option than by meaningful co-operation on international migration governance norms. This state of affairs is detrimental to the formulation of a comprehensive migration policy addressing various aspects of Senegal’s complex migration matrix. In order for the Senegal–EU partnership to go beyond the pursuit of narrow interests and address migration governance issues in a comprehensive manner, several changes are required.

- Donor states, especially in the EU, need to acknowledge the variety of migration challenges Sene¬gal is facing, and not limit their action to their own border externalisation interests. Instead of only engaging with the government, and a few “token” civil society organisations, funders need to take on board the views of significant civil society and local government actors who are more in touch with local realities.
- A holistic migration policy is urgently needed, which goes beyond the current focus, required by external actors, on emigration from Senegal. Such a migration policy has become even more indispensable to Senegal because of the Senegalese diaspora’s economic and political role in the country, its contribution to Senegal’s development, and the need for the Senegalese government to provide adequate responses to the diaspora’s needs. Such a policy is also needed because of the position of Senegal as a destination country for migrants from the West African subregion.
- The EU needs to transform its current approach to “partnerships” on the governance of migration to a model that is mutually beneficial. The current partnership functions as a vehicle through which the EU and its Member States pursue their own agenda. A more feasible partnership would entail identification of the partners’ respective priorities and co-operation on areas of mutual

Co-operation or mutual co-option? The Senegal–EU partnership on migration

This policy brief addresses the tensions between international and domestic interests on issues relating to partnerships on migration governance. It specifically discusses the Senegal–EU partnership on migration, highlighting the unequal relationship between the two partners and the implications of this relationship for the outcomes of migration policy.
The authors highlight how the EU’s use of funding to shape migration governance in Senegal creates ownership and accountability challenges for policies that are formulated at the initiative of external actors without much, if any, input by the government of Senegal and its people. The Senegalese government’s quest to attract funding from the EU through the partnership on migration results in it being more accountable to its external partners, and less accountable to the Senegalese people and local civil society organisations. The latter argue that the government needs to formulate a policy that addresses migration in Senegal in a comprehensive manner. Senegal’s financially weaker position vis-á-vis the EU does not, however, constrain the Senegalese government from exercising agency in pursuit of its own interests within the EU agenda. It seeks to strike a balance between the interests of the EU and its domestic priorities on migration. It pursues this goal by conflating rent-seeking behaviour with domestic interests that are at variance with the EU agenda – a strategy facilitated by the government’s reluctance to adopt and commit to an official document providing the framework for migration governance. The partnership between Senegal and the EU has the hallmarks of an interface characterised more by mutual co-option than by meaningful co-operation on international migration governance norms. This state of affairs is detrimental to the formulation of a comprehensive migration policy addressing various aspects of Senegal’s complex migration matrix. In order for the Senegal–EU partnership to go beyond the pursuit of narrow interests and address migration governance issues in a comprehensive manner, several changes are required.

- Donor states, especially in the EU, need to acknowledge the variety of migration challenges Sene¬gal is facing, and not limit their action to their own border externalisation interests. Instead of only engaging with the government, and a few “token” civil society organisations, funders need to take on board the views of significant civil society and local government actors who are more in touch with local realities.
- A holistic migration policy is urgently needed, which goes beyond the current focus, required by external actors, on emigration from Senegal. Such a migration policy has become even more indispensable to Senegal because of the Senegalese diaspora’s economic and political role in the country, its contribution to Senegal’s development, and the need for the Senegalese government to provide adequate responses to the diaspora’s needs. Such a policy is also needed because of the position of Senegal as a destination country for migrants from the West African subregion.
- The EU needs to transform its current approach to “partnerships” on the governance of migration to a model that is mutually beneficial. The current partnership functions as a vehicle through which the EU and its Member States pursue their own agenda. A more feasible partnership would entail identification of the partners’ respective priorities and co-operation on areas of mutual

Co-operation or mutual co-option? The Senegal–EU partnership on migration

This policy brief addresses the tensions between international and domestic interests on issues relating to partnerships on migration governance. It specifically discusses the Senegal–EU partnership on migration, highlighting the unequal relationship between the two partners and the implications of this relationship for the outcomes of migration policy.
The authors highlight how the EU’s use of funding to shape migration governance in Senegal creates ownership and accountability challenges for policies that are formulated at the initiative of external actors without much, if any, input by the government of Senegal and its people. The Senegalese government’s quest to attract funding from the EU through the partnership on migration results in it being more accountable to its external partners, and less accountable to the Senegalese people and local civil society organisations. The latter argue that the government needs to formulate a policy that addresses migration in Senegal in a comprehensive manner. Senegal’s financially weaker position vis-á-vis the EU does not, however, constrain the Senegalese government from exercising agency in pursuit of its own interests within the EU agenda. It seeks to strike a balance between the interests of the EU and its domestic priorities on migration. It pursues this goal by conflating rent-seeking behaviour with domestic interests that are at variance with the EU agenda – a strategy facilitated by the government’s reluctance to adopt and commit to an official document providing the framework for migration governance. The partnership between Senegal and the EU has the hallmarks of an interface characterised more by mutual co-option than by meaningful co-operation on international migration governance norms. This state of affairs is detrimental to the formulation of a comprehensive migration policy addressing various aspects of Senegal’s complex migration matrix. In order for the Senegal–EU partnership to go beyond the pursuit of narrow interests and address migration governance issues in a comprehensive manner, several changes are required.

- Donor states, especially in the EU, need to acknowledge the variety of migration challenges Sene¬gal is facing, and not limit their action to their own border externalisation interests. Instead of only engaging with the government, and a few “token” civil society organisations, funders need to take on board the views of significant civil society and local government actors who are more in touch with local realities.
- A holistic migration policy is urgently needed, which goes beyond the current focus, required by external actors, on emigration from Senegal. Such a migration policy has become even more indispensable to Senegal because of the Senegalese diaspora’s economic and political role in the country, its contribution to Senegal’s development, and the need for the Senegalese government to provide adequate responses to the diaspora’s needs. Such a policy is also needed because of the position of Senegal as a destination country for migrants from the West African subregion.
- The EU needs to transform its current approach to “partnerships” on the governance of migration to a model that is mutually beneficial. The current partnership functions as a vehicle through which the EU and its Member States pursue their own agenda. A more feasible partnership would entail identification of the partners’ respective priorities and co-operation on areas of mutual

Accueil des requérants d’asile: Le Conseil des États rejette le compromis pour les conteneurs

24heures.ch - Tue, 06/13/2023 - 10:04
Le Conseil fédéral a sollicité le parlement afin de débloquer des fonds supplémentaires pour la création dans des villages de containers. Mais les élus ne sont pas emballés.
Categories: Swiss News

Poland to take 2035 fossil fuel car ban to top EU court, minister says

Euractiv.com - Tue, 06/13/2023 - 10:00
Poland will appeal against European Union rules to end the sale of fossil fuel cars across the bloc from 2035 to the top EU court within days, the country's climate minister Anna Moskwa said on Monday (12 June).
Categories: European Union

Vivre son deuil: Un «téléphone du vent» permet de parler aux défunts

24heures.ch - Tue, 06/13/2023 - 09:58
Le Vaudois Patrick Genaine a installé dans son jardin une cabine inspirée d’un phénomène né au Japon. On peut y converser symboliquement avec les morts.
Categories: Swiss News

Generative AI – What is the cost for the information industry?

Euractiv.com - Tue, 06/13/2023 - 09:30
Rewatch this EURACTIV Hybrid Conference, part of the Horizon Europe project AI4TRUST, to find out about the benefits and risks of generative AI. discussed questions included: - Is there a place for generative AI in our society? - What repercussions does generative AI have for the information industry? How does it impact journalism and content creation? - What safeguards can be put in place to regulate generative AI? - Does the European Commission’s AI Act adequately protect us from the drawbacks of generative AI? This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe Programme under Grant Agreement no 101070190. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

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Categories: European Union

Ratspräsidentschaft: Änderungen am Gesetzesvorschlag gegen Kindesmissbrauch

Euractiv.de - Tue, 06/13/2023 - 09:27
Ein neuer Kompromisstext der schwedischen EU-Ratspräsidentschaft zum Gesetzesvorschlag zur Bekämpfung von Material über sexuellen Kindesmissbrauch im Internet (CSAM) enthält wesentliche Änderungen am gesamten Text. Dazu gehören der Anwendungsbereich, die Kennzeichnung und das geplante neue EU-Zentrum.
Categories: Europäische Union

Polen: Proteste nach Todesfall wegen nicht durchgeführter Abtreibung

Euractiv.de - Tue, 06/13/2023 - 09:26
Polnische Abtreibungsgegner planen neue landesweite Proteste gegen strenge Abtreibungsgesetze und medizinisches Personal, das sich weigert, legale Abtreibungen vorzunehmen, nachdem eine weitere Frau aufgrund von Schwangerschaftskomplikationen gestorben ist.
Categories: Europäische Union

Décision du parlement: Le Conseil national rejette la retraite à 66 ans, sans proposer de contre-projet

24heures.ch - Tue, 06/13/2023 - 09:25
Le Conseil des États avait déjà largement rejeté cette initiative des Jeunes PLR. Le Conseil national l’a suivi ce mardi, par 133 voix contre 40. Le peuple décidera.
Categories: Swiss News

Guerre en Ukraine : La Russie s'apprête à prendre le contrôle direct du groupe Wagner

BBC Afrique - Tue, 06/13/2023 - 09:21
Il semble qu'il s'agisse du dernier épisode en date d'une brouille publique entre le patron de Wagner et des responsables russes.
Categories: Afrique

Rumänien: Premierminister Ciuca tritt zurück

Euractiv.de - Tue, 06/13/2023 - 09:18
Nach dem Premierminister Rumäniens, Nicolae Ciuca gestern (12. Juni) zurückgetreten war, wurde Justizminister Catalin Predoiu zum Interimspremierminister ernannt.
Categories: Europäische Union

Analyst: Berlusconi-Wähler werden zu Meloni abwandern

Euractiv.de - Tue, 06/13/2023 - 09:11
Der Tod des ehemaligen italienischen Ministerpräsidenten Silvio Berlusconi hat die Politik im Land in Aufruhr versetzt. Konservative Wähler könnten aus Sicht von Experten nun zur postfaschistischen Partei von Ministerpräsidentin Giorgia Meloni abwandern.
Categories: Europäische Union

Finnland: Regierungsbildung rückt trotz Spannungen näher

Euractiv.de - Tue, 06/13/2023 - 08:52
Die Gespräche zur Regierungsbildung in Finnland zwischen vier Parteien des rechten Flügels nähern sich laut dem designierten künftigen Ministerpräsidenten Petteri Orpo einer Einigung - trotz inhaltlicher Spannungen zwischen den Parteien.
Categories: Europäische Union

Großbritannien verzeichnet Rekordzahl von Überquerungen des Ärmelkanals

Euractiv.de - Tue, 06/13/2023 - 08:46
Mehr als 600 Migranten wurden am Sonntag bei dem Versuch entdeckt, den Ärmelkanal zu überqueren. Es ist die höchste Zahl im Jahr 2023, wie aus jüngsten Angaben des Innenministeriums vom Montag hervorgeht.
Categories: Europäische Union

EU-Beitritt gewinnt in Serbien leicht an Zustimmung

Euractiv.de - Tue, 06/13/2023 - 08:41
Die Zahl der Befürworter eines EU-Beitritts Serbiens im Land ist leicht gestiegen: 33 Prozent würden den Beitritt in einem Referendum befürworten, wie eine neue Meinungsumfrage des Instituts Demostat zeigt.
Categories: Europäische Union

United States to rejoin UNESCO organisation

Euractiv.com - Tue, 06/13/2023 - 08:38
The United States plans to rejoin the UNESCO organisation from this July onwards, UNESCO announced on Monday (12 June).
Categories: European Union

En Macédoine du Nord, l'état du système judiciaire inquiète les Pays-Bas et l'UE

Courrier des Balkans - Tue, 06/13/2023 - 08:36

Les scandales à répétition dans le système judiciaire macédonien ont entaché la crédibilité du pays à devenir un État de droit et sape la coopération avec certains pays de l'UE.

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Categories: Balkans Occidentaux

En Macédoine du Nord, l'état du système judiciaire inquiète les Pays-Bas et l'UE

Courrier des Balkans / Macédoine - Tue, 06/13/2023 - 08:36

Les scandales à répétition dans le système judiciaire macédonien ont entaché la crédibilité du pays à devenir un État de droit et sape la coopération avec certains pays de l'UE.

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Categories: Balkans Occidentaux

Exposure to chemicals in the workplace: Council sets out its position

Europäischer Rat (Nachrichten) - Tue, 06/13/2023 - 08:36
The Council has agreed its position on exposure limits for lead and diisocyanates.in the workplace.
Categories: Europäische Union

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