20/13898: Committee Recommendation and Report on the Motion of Members of Parliament Dietmar Friedhoff, Joachim Wundrak, Gerold Otten, Matthias Moosdorf, and the AfD parliamentary group – Document 20/11961 – For a Better Coordination of German Africa Policy – Establishing Interdepartmental Coherence (PDF)
Date: 2024-11-25 11:00
Document Type: Committee Recommendation and Report
Committee: Bundestag
Subject: German Africa Policy
Motion:
The AfD parliamentary group submitted a motion (Document 20/11961) calling for improved coordination of German Africa policy. The motion proposes establishing a joint interdepartmental task force to enhance coherence and effectiveness.
Committee Recommendation:
The Committee on Foreign Affairs recommends rejecting the motion.
Report:
The report provides a detailed analysis of the motion and the current state of German Africa policy. It acknowledges the importance of coordinating Africa policy but argues that the proposed task force is not the best solution.
The report highlights that the Federal Foreign Office already coordinates Africa policy, and that a new task force would create additional bureaucracy and overlap. It also expresses concerns that the task force could lead to a fragmentation of responsibilities and a weakening of the Foreign Office’s authority.
Alternative Proposals:
Instead of a task force, the committee proposes the following alternative measures to improve coordination:
- Strengthening existing coordination mechanisms within the Federal Foreign Office
- Establishing regular consultations between relevant ministries
- Appointing a special envoy or coordinator for African affairs
- Enhancing cooperation with civil society organizations and the private sector
Conclusion:
The Committee on Foreign Affairs recommends rejecting the AfD motion to establish an interdepartmental task force for coordinating German Africa policy. It proposes alternative measures to strengthen coordination and enhance effectiveness.
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