The Union received a legal personality, what does it mean for external relations and development cooperation?
The legal personality given to the EU means that it has the right to conclude international agreements and it should be considered as a single entity in the framework of international negotiations, discussions, etc. This will not compromise the division of competences between the Union and the Member States, but will certainly help in presenting a united front in international fora such as the UN conferences, the International Financing Institutions or the World Trade Organisation.
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