The drastic change of the EU relationship with ACP countries in the context of international economic relations

Abstract

Purpose

The aim of this paper is to analyze the adjustment of relations between the EU and ACP countries to multilateral requirements.

Design/methodology/approach

Has been carried out an analysis of the previous situation, the reasons and the result of the adjustment. To do this, they have been pursued literary and documentary sources.

Findings

The European Union's relations with the ACP countries have changed drastically. Now there is no unity of action of ACP, and the relations with the EU relations are atomized.

Originality/value

The submitted article summarizes and critically analyzes the evolution of the European Union's relations with ACP countries. The relationship with the ACP has been historically and currently lost its specificity, so it is diluted in the context of the external action of the European Union.

Citation

Manero Salvador, A. (2014), "The drastic change of the EU relationship with ACP countries in the context of international economic relations", Journal of International Trade Law and Policy, Vol. 13 No. 1, pp. 67-79. https://doi.org/10.1108/JITLP-05-2013-0015