Publication Name
At a Glance
Volume, number, page
2p.
Year of Publication
2016
Organization Name
European Parliament
City
Brussels
Country of Publication
Belgium
Full Date
1 October 2016
Category
Official Documents
Theme
Subregion - European Union
Country - Country
BIREGIONAL RELATIONS UE - LAC
Agreements
Association Agreeements
Strategic Partnerships
BIREGIONAL DIALOGUES UE-LAC
Government
Business
Civil Society
Cultural
Keyword(s)
ACP
European Union
European Union Policy
Agreement
Foreign trade
Development strategies
Economic cooperation
Economic Partnership Agreement
Development policy cooperation
European Political Cooperation
Global Strategy
Abstract
Twenty-eight European Union (EU) Member States and 78 African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries are legally bound by the provisions of the Cotonou Agreement, with its three intertwined pillars: a political dimension, development strategies and economic and trade cooperation. In
February 2020, the Cotonou Agreement will expire and a new relationship has to be designed, taking into account the achievements and shortcomings of the agreement. The EU position is expected by May 2017. The European Parliament's consent will be required before a new agreement is concluded
February 2020, the Cotonou Agreement will expire and a new relationship has to be designed, taking into account the achievements and shortcomings of the agreement. The EU position is expected by May 2017. The European Parliament's consent will be required before a new agreement is concluded
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