23.05.08: EU foreign policy 'undermined' by flurry of national initiatives - The Diigo Meta page

• 30 May 08
  

  Prof. Dr Wolfgang Schumann

  eu-policies neighbourhoodpolicy cfsp eu-policy_memberstates eu eastern_partnership mediterranian_partnership

  • Following France's example with the EuroMed proposal, Poland and Sweden are due to present an 'Eastern Initiative' at a meeting next week, in a move which diplomats warned could ruin the EU's patient efforts to craft a common external policy.
  • The Commission's attempt to forge a European Neighbourhood Policy with countries on its southern and eastern borders will be dealt another blow when Poland and Sweden present their joint proposal for an 'Eastern Initiative' at a meeting of foreign ministers on Monday (26 May). 

Would you like to comment?

Join Diigo for a free account, or sign in if you are already a member.