EU’s Relations with Ethiopia Ignore Grim Human Rights Reality

The European Union has taken a step towards normalizing relations with Ethiopia. This move involves resuming direct budget support to the Ethiopian government, as announced by EU Partnership Commissioner Jozef Sikela. The decision was made despite concerns over Ethiopia's human rights situation, which has worsened ahead of national elections. Further details on this development are available from Human Rights Watch, including the background on the EU's initial suspension of support in 2020 and the current state of human rights in Ethiopia.