A legal framework of European Development partnerships
Abstract
The article examines legal acts that create the legal basis for European development partnerships and are decisive for further advancement of the EU’s development cooperation. The relevant provisions of the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Treaty on European Union, Yaoundé Conventions, Lomй Conventions, Cotonou Agreement, Economic
Partnership Agreements and regulations originated from the EU law were analyzed. The analysis has allowed concluding that the EU development partnerships have a solid legal framework embodied in comprehensive and advanced instruments.
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