Tel: +27 (0)11 339-2021 | info@saiia.org.za
Twitter Facebook Youtube Instagram Linkedin

The Implications of the Lisbon Treaty for the EU’s Relations with Africa

Image: Flickr, Dimitar Nikolov
Image: Flickr, Dimitar Nikolov

The long-awaited Lisbon Treaty, under which the European Union (EU) will be able to re-assert a dominant position internationally, streamline its internal bureaucratic processes to improve their efficiency, and speak with one voice on foreign policy matters, came into force on 1 December 2009.

However, for African analysts the Treaty raises two questions. What will Africa’s place be in the EU’s new foreign policy? How will the EU’s new arrangements under the Treaty cohere with the vision set out in the partnership of the Joint Africa–EU Strategy?

The views expressed in this publication/article are those of the author/s and do not necessarily reflect the views of the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA).

16 Jul 2010

Research by

Series
SAIIA Policy Briefing, No 18, July 2010
SAIIA Programme
Foreign Policy
Region
Europe & Central Asia
Country
European Union
Theme
Africa & The World
Tags
European Union (EU)

Related Research

The South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) is an independent public policy think tank advancing a well governed, peaceful, economically sustainable and globally engaged Africa.

Tel: +27 (0)11 339-2021 | info@saiia.org.za

Special Projects
About
Get Updates from SAIIA
Sign up for the SAIIA newsletter and event notifications.
Subscribe
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Instagram Youtube

© All rights reserved South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA)

Powered by THINKTEAM​​