L’approche stratégique de l’Union européenne à l’égard de la région de la mer Noire

Practical information

1. Composition of the Study Group
2. Marie-Laurence DRILLON (AD) / Elisabete DIAS (AST)

Background

The Black Sea is an area of significant geostrategic importance, bridging Europe to Asia, with untapped potential for economic development, strategic transit routes especially for access to energy resources and critical raw materials. Its critical importance is underscored by Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine that has shaken the foundations of the rules-based international order and exposed the vulnerabilities of European and regional security. It has plunged regional security to its lowest point since the Cold War and calls for a robust, coordinated EU response.

In this evolving geopolitical landscape, with the Black Sea region at its core, the EU is stepping up with a comprehensive approach with the aim of supporting the democratic resilience of a region vital to Europe's stability and prosperity and asserting our interests.