EU Diplomacy and International Relations

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What is the role of the High Representative for Foreign Policy and Security Policy of the EU?

To chair the Foreign Affairs Council and implement the decisions of the Council (correct)

To chair the European Council

To represent the EU in the United Nations

To implement the decisions of the Foreign Affairs Council

What is the main objective of the Foreign Affairs Council (FAC)?

To make decisions on internal EU policies

To coordinate EU-UN relations

To chair the European Council

To make formal decisions on external action (correct)

What is the significance of the Amsterdam Treaty (1997)?

It established the High Representative for Foreign Policy and Security Policy of the EU (correct)

It introduced the Euro as the official EU currency

It expanded the EU to include Eastern European countries

It created the European Central Bank

What is the deadline for Germany to devote 2% of its annual GDP to military spending?

2025 Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) in the EU's foreign policy decision-making process?

To make formal decisions on external action Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern about the state of democracy in Turkey?

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's authoritarian style Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of the CFSP?

To promote peace and security around the world Signup and view all the answers

When was the CFSP launched?

In the early 1990s with the Maastricht Treaty Signup and view all the answers

What is the scope of the CFSP?

It covers all aspects relating to foreign policy, security, and defence cooperation Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of Turkey's constitutional changes in the context of EU-Turkey relations?

It strengthens the EU's bargaining power in negotiations with Turkey Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the European Union's CSDP missions?

Europe, including the Caucasus, and the African continent Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the EU's mission that suppresses attacks by Somali pirates by military means?

EUNAVFOR ASPIDES Signup and view all the answers

Why do some EU states, such as France, promote an independent European security and defence structure?

To balance US international influence Signup and view all the answers

What is the source of tension between EU states regarding the CSDP?

The split between Atlanticist and Europeanist states Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the EU's advisory mission that covers civilian missions?

EUAM Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the High Representative in the European Council summits?

To attend the summits along with the heads of state and government of the EU member states Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the European External Action Service (EEAS)?

To act as the diplomatic corps of the EU Signup and view all the answers

How many Union Delegations or embassies are there around the world?

140 Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the High Representative in the Foreign Affairs Council (FAC)?

To chair the council Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the High Representative mentioned in the text?

Josep Borrell Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the Political and Security Committee (PSC)?

Advising the Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) on CFSP Signup and view all the answers

Why does the European Commission have limited influence over the CFSP and CSDP?

Because it is an intergovernmental policy area Signup and view all the answers

What is the exception to the Commission's limited influence over the CSDP?

The Commission has more influence over the civilian CSDP missions Signup and view all the answers

Which institution has even more limited influence on the CFSP than the Commission?

The European Parliament Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Council preparatory bodies in the CFSP?

They support the Council in its decision-making process Signup and view all the answers

What was the main effect of the Mediterranean enlargement on the European Union?

It had significant economic effects, with the countries requiring financial support. Signup and view all the answers

What characterized the EFTA enlargement round?

It was the least controversial round of enlargement. Signup and view all the answers

What did the accession of three new member states in the EFTA enlargement round affect in the EU Council?

The formation of coalitions. Signup and view all the answers

What was the driving force behind the Eastern enlargement round?

The eagerness of the newly established democracies to join the EU. Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the 1994 referendum in Norway regarding EU membership?

Norway rejected EU membership. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary consideration for EU membership according to the Rome Treaty?

Being a ‘European state’ Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of Morocco's application for EU membership in 1987?

It was rejected due to Morocco's non-European identity Signup and view all the answers

How many member states did the EU have in 2015, including the UK?

28 Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the EU's expansion into the Balkan region?

Balkan Enlargement Signup and view all the answers

When did Turkey's application for EU membership become officially recognized?

1999 Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of Croatia's application for EU membership in 2013?

It was accepted and Croatia became an EU member Signup and view all the answers

What is the current number of EU member states after the Brexit?

27 Signup and view all the answers

What has been a challenge for the EU's complex structure and procedures?

The EU's complex structure and procedures, particularly with new member states Signup and view all the answers

What is the history of European integration about?

Competition about preferences and ambitions, primarily of states Signup and view all the answers

What was the Union's commitment to the east of its borders?

Implementing democracy and stability promotion Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of EU enlargement as a process?

It involves the gradual and incremental adaptation Signup and view all the answers

How many rounds of accession have added 22 members to the original six?

Five rounds Signup and view all the answers

What characterized the Mediterranean enlargement round?

It had different characteristics compared to the Northern enlargement Signup and view all the answers

What was the challenge posed by the accession of two more Eurosceptic member states, the UK and Denmark?

It challenged the typically pro-integration approach of the original six Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the EU's policy of incorporating new member states?

Enlargement Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP)?

To strengthen the security of the Union and promote international cooperation Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP)?

To enable EU member states to deploy military and civilian missions in conflict areas Signup and view all the answers

What is the Solidarity Clause related to?

The EU's response to terrorist attacks or natural disasters Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the EU's CSDP missions?

The majority of the missions have been civilian Signup and view all the answers

What is a condition for EU operations under the CSDP?

The operation must be by invitation from the host country or with a UN mandate Signup and view all the answers

Which region has been a primary focus of the EU's CSDP missions?

The African continent Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for tension inside the EU regarding the CFSP and CSDP?

Security and defence cooperation Signup and view all the answers

Which type of EU states are committed to a strong NATO and US presence in European security?

Atlanticist states Signup and view all the answers

What is the EU's mission that suppresses attacks by Somali pirates by military means?

EUNAVFOR ASPIDES Signup and view all the answers

Who decides whether to participate in EU missions?

The Member States Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the set of conditions that countries must comply with to become EU members?

The Copenhagen criteria Signup and view all the answers

Which country did not hold a referendum before joining the EU in the 2004 Eastern Enlargement?

Cyprus Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the EU's Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP)?

Security and defence cooperation Signup and view all the answers

Who decides on the enlargement of the EU?

The EU member states Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the EU's accumulated legislation, legal acts, and court decisions?

EU Acquis Signup and view all the answers

In what year did the European Council adopt the Copenhagen criteria?

1993 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a requirement for EU membership under the Copenhagen criteria?

A functioning market economy Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the EU's policy of incorporating new member states?

Enlargement policy Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following countries held a referendum on EU membership in 2012?

Croatia Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of the EU's Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP)?

To promote security and defence cooperation Signup and view all the answers

What characterized the 'EFTA enlargement' round?

Wealthy established democracies Signup and view all the answers

What was the main effect of the Mediterranean enlargement on the European Union?

Economic: Greece, Portugal, and Spain were not net contributors to the EU Budget Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary consideration for the 'Eastern enlargement' round?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the 1994 referendum in Norway regarding EU membership?

EU membership was rejected Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the 'Eastern enlargement' round in 2004 and 2007?

Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, and Slovenia joined the EU in 2004, and Bulgaria and Romania in 2007 Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for Morocco's application for EU membership being rejected in 1987?

It was not considered a European country Signup and view all the answers

What is the context in which theComplex structure and procedures of the EU create challenges?

In the light of the Balkan enlargement Signup and view all the answers

When did the Balkan enlargement round start?

2013 Signup and view all the answers

How many member states did the EU have in 2015, including the UK?

28 Signup and view all the answers

How many member states does the EU have after the Brexit?

27 Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason why the European Commission has limited influence over the CFSP and CSDP?

Because it is an intergovernmental policy area Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Political and Security Committee (PSC) in the CFSP?

To advise the Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) on CFSP Signup and view all the answers

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What is the role of the High Representative for Foreign Policy and Security Policy of the EU?

What is the main objective of the Foreign Affairs Council (FAC)?

What is the significance of the Amsterdam Treaty (1997)?

What is the deadline for Germany to devote 2% of its annual GDP to military spending?

What is the role of the Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) in the EU's foreign policy decision-making process?

What is the main concern about the state of democracy in Turkey?

What is the main objective of the CFSP?

When was the CFSP launched?

What is the scope of the CFSP?

What is the consequence of Turkey's constitutional changes in the context of EU-Turkey relations?

What is the primary focus of the European Union's CSDP missions?

What is the name of the EU's mission that suppresses attacks by Somali pirates by military means?

Why do some EU states, such as France, promote an independent European security and defence structure?

What is the source of tension between EU states regarding the CSDP?

What is the name of the EU's advisory mission that covers civilian missions?

What is the role of the High Representative in the European Council summits?

What is the primary function of the European External Action Service (EEAS)?

How many Union Delegations or embassies are there around the world?

What is the role of the High Representative in the Foreign Affairs Council (FAC)?

What is the name of the High Representative mentioned in the text?

What is the primary role of the Political and Security Committee (PSC)?

Why does the European Commission have limited influence over the CFSP and CSDP?

What is the exception to the Commission's limited influence over the CSDP?

Which institution has even more limited influence on the CFSP than the Commission?

What is the role of the Council preparatory bodies in the CFSP?

What was the main effect of the Mediterranean enlargement on the European Union?

What characterized the EFTA enlargement round?

What did the accession of three new member states in the EFTA enlargement round affect in the EU Council?

What was the driving force behind the Eastern enlargement round?

What was the outcome of the 1994 referendum in Norway regarding EU membership?

What was the primary consideration for EU membership according to the Rome Treaty?

What was the outcome of Morocco's application for EU membership in 1987?

How many member states did the EU have in 2015, including the UK?

What is the term used to describe the EU's expansion into the Balkan region?

When did Turkey's application for EU membership become officially recognized?

What was the outcome of Croatia's application for EU membership in 2013?

What is the current number of EU member states after the Brexit?

What has been a challenge for the EU's complex structure and procedures?

What is the history of European integration about?

What was the Union's commitment to the east of its borders?

What is the primary characteristic of EU enlargement as a process?

How many rounds of accession have added 22 members to the original six?

What characterized the Mediterranean enlargement round?

What was the challenge posed by the accession of two more Eurosceptic member states, the UK and Denmark?

What is the term used to describe the EU's policy of incorporating new member states?

What is the primary objective of the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP)?

What is the main focus of the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP)?

What is the Solidarity Clause related to?

What is a characteristic of the EU's CSDP missions?

What is a condition for EU operations under the CSDP?

Which region has been a primary focus of the EU's CSDP missions?

What is the primary reason for tension inside the EU regarding the CFSP and CSDP?

Which type of EU states are committed to a strong NATO and US presence in European security?

What is the EU's mission that suppresses attacks by Somali pirates by military means?

Who decides whether to participate in EU missions?

What is the name of the set of conditions that countries must comply with to become EU members?

Which country did not hold a referendum before joining the EU in the 2004 Eastern Enlargement?

What is the primary focus of the EU's Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP)?

Who decides on the enlargement of the EU?

What is the term used to describe the EU's accumulated legislation, legal acts, and court decisions?

In what year did the European Council adopt the Copenhagen criteria?

Which of the following is a requirement for EU membership under the Copenhagen criteria?

What is the term used to describe the EU's policy of incorporating new member states?

Which of the following countries held a referendum on EU membership in 2012?

What is the primary objective of the EU's Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP)?

What characterized the 'EFTA enlargement' round?

What was the main effect of the Mediterranean enlargement on the European Union?

What was the primary consideration for the 'Eastern enlargement' round?

What was the outcome of the 1994 referendum in Norway regarding EU membership?

What was the result of the 'Eastern enlargement' round in 2004 and 2007?

What was the primary reason for Morocco's application for EU membership being rejected in 1987?

What is the context in which theComplex structure and procedures of the EU create challenges?

When did the Balkan enlargement round start?

How many member states did the EU have in 2015, including the UK?

How many member states does the EU have after the Brexit?

What is the main reason why the European Commission has limited influence over the CFSP and CSDP?