EU priorities and values in the multilateral system
The challenges of the 21st century call for more, not less, multilateral governance and rules-based international cooperation.
The EU has defined clear strategic priorities on issues that no country can face alone: peace and security, human rights and the rule of law, sustainable development, public health, or climate.
Now, it needs to advance these priorities multilaterally in a strategic approach to ensure a safer world and a sustainable, inclusive global recovery.
The EU must step up its leadership and ‘deliver as one' to ‘succeed as one'. To this end, the EU will advance more efficient coordination mechanisms around joint priorities and make better use of its collective strength, including building on the Team Europe approach. Its democratic and unique regulatory strengths are assets to help build a better world, while its security and defence structures support global efforts to keep, sustain and build international peace and security.
EU at the negotiating table
The EU will continue to support the modernisation of the multilateral system, including the reform efforts of the UN Secretary-General, as well as the reform of the World Health Organization and the World Trade Organization.
The EU will build new alliances with third countries, reinforce cooperation with multilateral and regional organisations, as well as other stakeholders.
