Abstrakt: | The European union (Eu) is the most generous donor
of international development cooperation—it transfers more than
a half of the world’s Offi cial Development Assistance (ODA). In
fact, the Eu development policy is depending on three major
contributors: france, Germany and the united Kingdom (uK),
which are also among the top countries making the largest transfers
to development cooperation. However, special attention should
be paid to the uK, belonging to the avant-garde of international
development cooperation. The united Kingdom is not only a part of
the Eu assistance wallet but also an important partner in shaping
the development policy. This article attempts to answer the
main research question: what impact will Brexit have on the Eu
development policy? The analysis covers the political plane, and
the following elements will be taken into consideration: the impact
of the uK’s withdrawal from the organisation on shaping the Eu
development policy (its geographical and thematic concentration),
and the ability to fulfi l development commitments, which
were undertaken by the Member States and the organisation.
Consequently, Brexit may lead to reshaping the Eu partnership
with the African, Caribbean and Pacifi c Group of States (ACP), as
well as undermine the Eu’s ability to meet its obligations in the
development area. |