The European Union's model for international cooperation beyond its borders and as a force for global governance is under considerable pressure. The articles in this special issue of Global Policy nevertheless try to point to areas in which the EU retains experience in cross-border economic and political cooperation, and how some of its policies still strive to deepen international law and multilateral cooperation. Other contributions, however, show how the Union is asserting itself in the competitive struggle with other powers. These contributions were initially presented at a hybrid conference held by Una Europa's Global Governance Research Group in Paris on 8 December 2013.
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