Joint Communication to the European Parliament and the Council: The EU’s Comprehensive Approach to External Conflict and Crises

The EU’s comprehensive approach to external conflict and crises sets out several practical steps in carrying out a comprehensive approach: (i) develop a shared analysis, (ii) define a common strategic vision, (iii) focus on crisis prevention, (iv) mobilise the various strengths and capacities of the EU, (v) commit to the long term, (vi) link policies and internal and external actions, (vii) make better use of EU Delegations and (viii) work in partnership with other international and regional actors.