The role of the EU as an international actor after the Lisbon treaty
The role of the EU as an international actor after the Lisbon treaty

Summary/Abstract: This paper explores the ways in which the role of the European Union as an international actor is affected by provisions of the Lisbon treaty. It will be argued that the adoption of the treaty has the potential of fostering cooperation between the member states and the Union’s institutions towards the creation of a common approach to foreign policy. At the same time, the establishment of new foreign policy positions and institutions are to promote a normative stance for the EU in its international relations.

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