The European Union as an International Actor

... banking and political union, as well as plans for the EU institutional reform beyond the Treaty of Lisbon appear unworkable in absence of a stronger common foreign and security policy. Russia and EU: Toward a New Strategic Goal? Photo: Wikipedia "Union of Europe" is based on the concept of Greater Europe The EU traditionally regards the U.S.A., China and Russia as its main strategic partners. The Union is also interested in cooperation with other BRICS countries due to the European belief ...