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This article investigates whether a distinctive socialist perspective on Eurafrica existed and its underlying principles.

A ‘Socialist’ Eurafrica? The Socialist Group’s Debates at the Common Assembly of the European Coal and Steel Community, 1955–1963

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This article explores socialist debates on Euro-African relations, highlighting institutional constraints on equity in partnerships.

This article investigates whether a distinctive socialist perspective on Eurafrica existed and its underlying principles.
Analysis of archives from the Socialist Group at the ECSC Common Assembly from 1955 to 1963.
Contextual examination within the framework of Treaty of Rome negotiations.
Review of relevant secondary literature and documents from the Historical Archives of the European Union.
European socialists promoted equitable Euro-African relations but were constrained by national and geopolitical interests.
The socialist vision was limited to a project of patronage rather than genuine partnership.
Findings contribute to discussions on the Third Way in socialist thought and the historical impact on collaboration.

Marco Zoppi (2026) studied this question.

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