Abstract
The international community is still looking for an universal agreed definition of transnational terrorism, applicable both in peacetime and in times of armed conflict. At UN's level exists a Draft Comprehensive Convention, but States have not yet overcome own conflicting views about freedom fighters. Thanks to its deep integration as regional organization, the EU could take a decisive position in the negotiations, especially towards Mediterranean countries thanks to Neighborhood
and Development policies. The changes introduced by the Lisbon Treaty, with regard to external relations, may ensure a pivotal-role to the “principle of coherence and consistence”, strengthening the link between European internal policies and external actions.
and Development policies. The changes introduced by the Lisbon Treaty, with regard to external relations, may ensure a pivotal-role to the “principle of coherence and consistence”, strengthening the link between European internal policies and external actions.
| Translated title of the contribution | The principle of Coherence’: : The EU facing the unsettled issues on fighting international terrorism. |
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| Original language | Italian |
| Pages (from-to) | 4-19 |
| Journal | I quaderni europei |
| Issue number | 22 |
| Publication status | Published - 2010 |
Keywords
- Transnational terrorism
- EU external relations
- principle of coherence
- principle of consistency