Towards a new European Neighbourhood Policy

KEY MESSAGES

A new European Neighbourhood Policy

Differentiation

• should be based on unified fundamental principles and maintain a political dimension;
• should apply a strategic territorial approach favouring macro-regional and multi-lateral territorial cooperation instead of division into East and South axes;

Focus

• should include a focused objective on territorial governance and development and not become a security policy on behalf of the EU;
• should be conceived in view of a closer association of partner countries;

Flexibility

• should provide a flexible toolbox whilst striving for coherence with existing of instruments and policies;

Ownership and visibility

• should emphasise a localised approach with institutional, economic and social dimensions and seek engagement with citizens, civil society and local and regional governments;