Relationships between the European Union and the African, Caribbean and Pacific states (ACPS) are characterized, from a legal point of view, by the 2000’s Cotonou Regime, which determines trade, development aid and political ties between the two blocs. In line with the expiry of the Cotonou agreement, the so-called Post Cotonou agreement has been negotiated to replace the 2000’s regime. The new agreement is expected to be signed in the first months of 2022 and, understandably, was part of a very complicated process of negotiation which involved EU-ACP institutions and member states. By observing the partnership’s history and looking at the first true bargaining processes in the 20th century, we understand that negotiations have never been an easy part when it comes to the “special relationship” between the EU and the ACPS.
EU-ACP negotiation: even in the past, a tough nut to crack / NZUMBU LO AMBETIMA, MAURICE PASCAL. - (2022).
EU-ACP negotiation: even in the past, a tough nut to crack.
Maurice Pascal Nzumbu lo Ambetima
2022
Abstract
Relationships between the European Union and the African, Caribbean and Pacific states (ACPS) are characterized, from a legal point of view, by the 2000’s Cotonou Regime, which determines trade, development aid and political ties between the two blocs. In line with the expiry of the Cotonou agreement, the so-called Post Cotonou agreement has been negotiated to replace the 2000’s regime. The new agreement is expected to be signed in the first months of 2022 and, understandably, was part of a very complicated process of negotiation which involved EU-ACP institutions and member states. By observing the partnership’s history and looking at the first true bargaining processes in the 20th century, we understand that negotiations have never been an easy part when it comes to the “special relationship” between the EU and the ACPS.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
