ABSTRACT
In its 1997 publication, Agenda 2000: For a stronger and wider Europe, the European Commission proposes a range of ambitious, global roles for the European Union-
The Union must increase its influence in world affairs, promote values such as peace and security, democracy and human rights, provide aid for the least developed countries, defend its social model and establish its presence on the world markets…prevent major damage to the environment and ensure sustainable growth with an optimum use of world resources. Collective action by the European Union is an ever increasing necessity if these interests are to be defended, if full advantage is to be taken of the benefits of globalization and if the constraints it imposes are to be faced successfully. Europe’s partners…expect it to carry out fully its responsibilities.
