Community of Democraties

Council of the European Union Conclusions on Democracy Support

 "EU and its Member States should intensify cooperation in these and other international fora, including cooperation within the Community of Democracies”.

On 17 November 2009, the Council of the European Union approved Conclusions on Democracy Support in the EU’s external relations. Since the EU is committed to improving the coherence and effectiveness of its support to democracy, the Council decided to adopt additional EU Agenda for Action. The Council of the European Union underlined a need for a broader and more coherent approach as well as a need to act in genuine partnership with third countries, international and regional organizations, and civil society. The Council puts in its Conclusions a strong emphasis on EU’s efforts to promote democracy-related norms and its elements through its activities within international organizations and concludes that "EU and its Member States should intensify cooperation in these and other international fora, including cooperation within the Community of Democracies”.

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