The European Union's foreign policy in challenging times: Confirmation hearing of the Hon. Josep Borrell before the Foreign Affairs Committee of the European Parliament for the position of High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission

Abstract

On 7 October 2019, Josep Borrell took part in his confirmation hearing at the European Parliament as the designated High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice-President of the European Commission for the 2019-2024 term. Both in his introductory remarks and in the ex- change with the MEPS, as well as in his final remarks, Mr. Borrell presented his vision for the European Union’s foreign policy. He called for European unity to develop a truly integrated Union foreign policy that corresponds to its stature as a global player and highlighted both challenges and opportunities for Europe in an international context that is more defiant than expected.