Reprezentarea internaţională a Uniunii Europene
The European Union's international representation

Summary/Abstract: On 1st December 2009, the Lisbon Treaty [1] came into force, thus ending several years of negotiations on institutional issues. Treaty of Lisbon amends the Treaty on European Union and the EC Treaties (without replacing them) and puts at the disposal of the Union the legal framework and the necessary legal instruments to deal with future challenges and to meet the expectations of citizens. Europe as an actor on the international scene - foreign policy tools available to Europe are grouped both in terms of development and adoption of new policies. The Treaty of Lisbon gives Europe a clearer voice in relations with its partners around the world. It also uses the force of Europe in the economic, humanitarian, political and diplomatic support to promote European interests and values worldwide, while at the same time, the specific interests of the Member States in the field of Foreign Affairs. The appointment of a high representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and security policy, which is also one of the Vice-Presidents of the Commission, will increase the impact, coherence and visibility of the EU's external action. The new European external action Service will provide the necessary assistance to the High Representative. The Union has a single legal personality, which enhances negotiating power, causing her to be more efficient in the world and a more visible partner for third countries and international organisations. The evolution of the European security and defence will be keeping some specific decision-making procedures, making it easy to ensuring a strengthened cooperation within a smaller group of Member States.

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