The fact that the Commission ignored not just its opposite number, but also Parliament, when it was preparing the EU Strategy for Africa in 2005, has, unfortunately, been a common approach for the Commission.
Asjaolu, et ELi-Aafrika strateegia koostamisel 2005. aastal jättis komisjon sellest kõrvale mitte ainult teise osapoole, vaid ka parlamendi, on kahjuks olnud komisjoni tavapärane lähenemisviis.