In an exclusive interview with Atlas News, Romania’s OIF candidate Dacian Cioloș presents his vision for a modern, pragmatic and inclusive Francophonie. Speaking from Cairo, Cioloș emphasizes Egypt’s strategic role as an Arab, African, Mediterranean and Francophone bridge, while outlining priorities for the OIF’s 2027–2030 mandate: stronger governance, financial consolidation, education, youth employment, women’s empowerment, scientific diplomacy and concrete economic cooperation across the Francophone world.