The European Union has launched the Global Gateway initiative, presenting it as a sustainable and values-driven alternative to China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) for infrastructure development.

• Global Gateway plans to invest €300 billion between 2021 and 2027.
• Key organizations involved include the EU, European Investment Bank, African Development Bank, World Bank, and the United States.
• Notable projects include the Lobito Corridor in Africa and the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor across Central Asia, emphasizing local partnership and sustainability over debt.