In 2019, the EU increased its Aid for Trade to third countries by 12% compared to 2018, according to the EU Aid for Trade Progress Report, published on 29 October by the Commission. This financial support amounted to €17.9 billion in 2019 and benefited 126 countries. Africa is the largest beneficiary (43% of EU aid), followed by Asia (21%) and the European neighbourhood (12%).
According to the report, the EU and its member countries are the world’s largest donor, contributing 38% of...