The European Union’s global strateg. Putting sustainable development at the heart of EU external action

The drafting of the European Union (EU) Global Strategy on Foreign and Security Policy during 2015-16 is a unique opportunity for the EU to reposition itself as a global leader. Against the background of multiple crises within and outside the EU, the strategy will have to carefully balance considerations of security threats with global sustainable development challenges.

Amidst the consultation on the EU Global Strategy, Svea Koch (DIE), Christine Hackenesch (DIE), Mikaela Gavas (ODI), James Mackie (ECDPM) and Simon Maxwell prepared this European Think Tanks Group briefing. It points out the challenges and opportunities in aligning actors in Brussels and in Member States behind a strategy that guides not only the EU’s security policy, but also wider EU foreign policy and external action.

ESO: Key Source: European Union Global Strategy http://www.europeansources.info/record/european-union-global-strategy/

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