(2011) What finalité politique for the European Neighbourhood Policy? On Objectives and Instruments of EU Relations with its Neighbourhood (original) (raw)

2011 is marking a turning point –and a major test- for the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP). In June 2010 the European Commission launched a wide-ranging consultation with Member States, partner countries, experts and civil society to review the ENP vision, medium-term objectives and adequate instruments and resources. Before the review process had culminated, the regression in democratic transition in Eastern Partnership countries such as Belarus and Ukraine, and in particular the Arab Spring revolts and regime changes in early 2011 caused a major change in the geopolitical context of the EU’s Neighbourhood and a demand for a quick response. The coming months will be marked by the negotiation of the Financial Perspectives 2014-2020.