Framework of the „Let’s train with our Neighbours” within European Union current policies

Framework of the „Let’s train with our Neighbours” within European Union current policies Tbilisi, October 4, 2010

Concept of Neighbours

In 1995, there was: 15 European Union members; Middle of wars in the Balkans; Strong focus on Mediterranean countries; That led to: • Euro- Mediterranean cooperation (Barcelona process); • Stabilisation and Association process for Balkans;

Further enlargements

European Neighbourhood Policy The European Neighbourhood Policy is a foreign relations instrument of the European Union which seeks to tie countries to the east and south of the EU into the EU. These countries, primarily developing countries, include many who seek one day to become either member states of the European Union itself, or generally more closely integrated with the economy of the European Union.

Union for MediterraneanEastern Partnership

Situation in the Balkans

and finally European Youth Policy

Framework of the „Let’s train with our Neighbours” within European Union current policies