EU External Action and the CFSP – Well-Equipped for the Fast-Pacing Geo-Economic World?

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The EU operates globally across various fields, positioning itself as a significant player on the international stage. As a supranational organization, it engages in international trade with a strong profile. The Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) aims to enhance the EU's voice beyond economic and development issues. Reforms from the Lisbon Treaty have fundamentally altered the EU’s external actions, shaping its global identity. However, the CFSP's unique rules often lead to perceptions of it as an intergovernmental forum, hindering a unified EU stance internationally. This raises questions about the adequacy of the Lisbon Treaty reforms in equipping the EU to navigate a rapidly evolving geo-economic landscape, particularly concerning the coordination of trade and foreign policy. Is the CFSP merely an intergovernmental policy under Member States' control? How well is it integrated into the EU's legal framework? The role of the CJEU's case law in defining the CFSP is also examined, alongside the coherence of the EU's foreign policy. An interdisciplinary approach analyzes various dimensions of EU foreign policy, focusing on the legal frameworks established by the Lisbon Treaty. This legal analysis is compared to political realities in a globalized context, emphasizing the need for integration of economic and security considerations in policy-making. The significance of Strategic Partnership Agreements in enhancing bilater