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European Political Cooperation
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European NAvigator. Etienne Deschamps. Translated by the CVCE.
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Davignon report, European political cooperation, Genscher-Colombo Initiative, Hague Summit, report on European political cooperation, Single European Act, Stuttgart European Council, Tindemans report, Treaty on European Union
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HISTORICAL EVENTS >> 1980–1986 Enlargement to the south and the Single European Act >> The EU institutions and European Political Cooperation >> European Political Cooperation (EPC)
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European Political Cooperation
The concept of European Political Cooperation (EPC) had been under discussion since the early 1960s but had not been implemented due to the differences of opinion in this area between General de Gaulle and his partners. After de Gaulle’s retirement from political office, economic and political events taking place beyond the borders of Europe gradually made it necessary for the Member States to align their foreign policies more closely. At the Hague Summit of 1–2 December 1969, the Foreign Ministers of the Six were instructed to draw up a report on the potential for cooperation in foreign policy. On 27 October 1970, the Foreign Ministers meeting in Luxembourg adopted the Davignon Report, which laid the foundations for political cooperation between Member States in the area of foreign policy. A further step towards European Political Cooperation was taken in Paris on 9–10 December 1974, when the Heads of State or Government undertook to strengthen their cooperation and to coordinate their diplomatic action in all areas of international affairs affecting the interests of the European Economic Community (EEC). On 30 November 1976, the Nine examined the Tindemans Report on the European Union and noted that European Political Cooperation should promote convergence in the exercise of national sovereignty. Read more in ENA |
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'Colombo calls for a comprehensive effort to move Europe ahead' from Europe (30 January 1981)
'Political impetus or mere speculation?' from Europe (30 October 1981)
Address given by Emilio Colombo (Florence, 28 January 1981)
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