Articles by Sebastian Steingass

December 10, 2021

Real transformation is necessary for the European Union in global development

Sebastian Steingass

According to the European Union, the time of aid donors and recipients is over. But the transition towards policies and equal partnerships conducive to global development remains elusive. Sebastian Steingass argues that it is doubtful whether such transition is sufficient to overcome the EU's post-colonial legacies

The hidden role of the member states in EU development cooperation

Sebastian Steingass

The EU Commission is considered the chief coordinator of member states’ development policies. But, argues Sebastian Steingass, a transnational network of member state experts plays a hidden yet crucial role in initiatives for collective action

Sebastian Steingass

Senior Academic Assistant, College of Europe, Warsaw

Sebastian completed his PhD in Politics and International Studies at the University of Cambridge, where he was awarded a studentship by the UK Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).

In his research, Sebastian looks at policymaking and governance between EU institutions and member states in the European Union’s external relations and international development cooperation.

His publications include articles in the Journal of Common Market Studies and the Journal of European Integration as well as various blog contributions.

Transnational Networks and EU International Cooperation: In Pursuit of Effectiveness
Routledge, 2020

He tweets @SebSteingass

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Articles by Sebastian Steingass

Real transformation is necessary for the European Union in global development

The hidden role of the member states in EU development cooperation

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