The EU faces a rapidly shifting global order marked by geopolitical rivalry, economic uncertainty, climate risks and the return of great power politics. In this context, it has positioned itself as a stable, values-driven partner, while promoting its strategic interests more assertively. Drawing on candid interviews with senior diplomats and experts from Africa, Asia and Latin America, this paper explores how the EU's international cooperation is perceived by its partners in the Global South. It reveals a clear tension between how Europe sees itself and how it is increasingly viewed by others.

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