The European Union maintains diplomatic relations with nearly all countries in the world. It has strategic partnerships with key international players, is deeply engaged with emerging powers around the globe, and has signed bilateral Association Agreements with a number of states in its vicinity. Abroad, the European Union is represented by a number of delegations that have a similar function to those of an embassy.
Business as usual in the global trading system will not help meet the Paris Agreement goals – transport, investment, trade and finance need to transform.
European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, gave a special address to Davos Agenda Week with an urgent message for change.
