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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announces that the European Union will invest 4.7 billion

South Africa–European Union relations — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announces that the European Union will invest 4.7 billion (US$5 billion) in aid and development projects in South Africa after th

Published March 14, 2025· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: South Africa–European Union relations.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announces that the European Union will invest 4.7 billion (US$5 billion) in aid and development projects in South Africa after the United States ended most of its USAID programs. [https://www.dw.com/en/eu-to-invest-5bn-in-south-africa-after-us-aid-withdrawal/a-71915894 (DW)] [https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/european-union-announces-47-billion-euro-investment-package-south-africa-2025-03-13/ (Reuters)]

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