This week: Declaration (CFSP)
The Declaration is an instrument for which there is no provision in Title V of the Treaty on European Union but which is a feature of European political cooperation (EPC). The Declaration is the general expression of a political line, but is not legally binding. It is used frequently in connection with the common foreign and security policy (CFSP). Declarations are issued by the Presidency of the Council on behalf of the European Union and, where necessary, on behalf of the Presidency.