Towards a European Global Strategy. Securing European influence in a changing world

The principal aims of the European Union are to promote
its shared values, peace and the well- being of its peoples. Achieving these aspirations depends heavily on developments beyond its borders.

On-going transformations at the global, regional and European levels create opportunities as well as challenges for the Union and demand strategic thinking on an ambitious and assertive external agenda.

This report on a European global strategy offers guidance on this long-term endeavour. By deriving long-term interests from the EU’s principal aims, Europeans will be better able to live and act in accordance with their values.

This report therefore identifies six preconditions, or vital European interests, for protecting Europe’s peace, well-being and shared values.