Nuances et limites de l’unité de l’UE dans sa réponse à l’invasion de l’Ukraine par la Russie

Abstract

(Series Information) European Papers - A Journal on Law and Integration, 2024 9(1), 117-120 | Highlight | Highlight of 12 June 2024 | (Abstract) In response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine on 24th February 2022, the European Union adopted clear position under its Common Foreign and Security Policy. Yet, the EU has to deal with opposite state policies that illustrate persisting dissensions between its Member States. In the meantime, the international context forces the EU to face up to a new challenge of unity and leads its Member States to take new initiatives. The EU's financial, political and military support to Ukraine is characterized by a strong unity. This is implemented by the ability of the Union to draw on the flexibility allowed by its Treaties and on the initiatives of its Member States. However, the Union's response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine reveals the nuances and limits of its unity.

Keywords

• russo-ukrainian conflict
• cfsp/csdp
• european unity
• flexibility
• eu external action
• member states’ initiatives