Foreign relations of the European Union

Although there has been a large degree of integration between European Union member states, foreign relations is still a largely intergovernmental matter, with the 27 states controlling their own relations to a large degree. However, with the Union holding more weight as a single entity, there are at times attempts to speak with one voice, notably on trade and energy matters. The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy personifies this role.

This article is about relations between the European Union and third countries. For the overall tasks and workings of foreign policy, see Common Foreign and Security Policy.

full rights member: the ;,^[150]^[151] the World Trade Organization;

G8

partner: the ; Pacific Islands Forum; the Pacific Community (SPC)

International Development Association

dialogue member: the , the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation

ASEAN Regional Forum

observer: the , the Organization of American States, the Council of the Baltic Sea States; the Australia Group; the European Organization for Nuclear Research; the Food and Agriculture Organization, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the G10, the Non-Aligned Movement; Nuclear Suppliers Group; the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development; the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East; and the Zangger Committee^[152]

United Nations

The Role of the EU in the South Caucasus. Articles in the

Caucasus Analytical Digest No. 35-36

Butler, Graham; Wessel, Ramses A (2022). EU External Relations Law: The Cases in Context. Oxford: Hart Publishing/. ISBN 9781509939695.

Bloomsbury

Enlargement of the European Union

Eurosphere

Future enlargement of the European Union

List of countries by leading trade partners

European External Action Service

Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP)

European Union @ United Nations

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