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Foreign ministers from the EU three
The EU 3 (or G3) refers to France, Germany and the United Kingdom, with relation to the status, power and influence of these three nations within the European Union (EU).[1] The EU 3 attempts to lead the policy of the EU, though more often as the G6 post-2004, and in particular, EU foreign policy: for example when they led EU efforts attempting to cease the nuclear programme in Iran.
EU 3 + 3 (also referred to as the E3+3, or P5+1 referring to the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany) refers to France, Germany, Russia, United Kingdom, United States, and People's Republic of China. It was coined when these states joined the diplomatic efforts with Iran in regards to its nuclear program.[2]
See also
- EU-15
- G6 (EU)
- Visegrád Group
- Inner Six
References
- ^ Bretherton, Charlotte; John Vogler (2006). The European Union as a Global Actor. Routledge. pp. p.174. ISBN 9780415282451.
- ^ http://blog.foreignpolicy.com/posts/2009/09/30/p51_or_e33
External links
- Iran’s nuclear programme, Strategic Comments, Volume 10, Issue 9, November 2004, International Institute for Strategic Studies
- EU calls for UN action over Iran, BBC News, 12 January 2006
- Kaveh L Afrasiabi (1 Apr 2006). "Iran: Options for a face-saving solution". Asia Times. http://www.atimes.com/atimes/Middle_East/HD01Ak01.html. Retrieved 2009-06-17.
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