Annual report on the implementation of the European Union’s instruments for financing external actions in 2017

Summary:

Report presented on 31 January 2019 by the European Commission on the implementation of foreign policy instruments in 2017.

Further information:

The European Union’s external action is guided by the Lisbon Treaty and taken forward by the EU Global Strategy on foreign and security policy. In its engagement in world affairs, the EU promotes a joined-up approach, bringing together all available instruments from the EU institutions and Member States, to work towards a more peaceful and prosperous world.

In 2017, Europe continued to be confronted with a range of significant challenges. Conflicts and instability were developing both globally and in our Southern and Eastern borders. Terrorist attacks were perpetrated inside and outside Europe. As in previous years, the EU responded comprehensively, using the entire breadth of its policies and tools that span diplomatic, security, financial, trade, development actions and humanitarian aid.

• Primary Source

EUR-Lex: SWD(2019)12: Commission Staff Working Document accompanying COM(2019)37 https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=SWD:2019:012:FIN

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