Vorschlag für einen Beschluss des Rates über die Assoziation der überseeischen Länder und Gebiete mit der Europäischen Union ("Übersee-Assoziationsbeschluss") KOM(2012) 362 endg.; Ratsdok. 12732/12

This proposal updates the rules for how the European Union associates its overseas countries and territories (OCTs) with the EU. It aims to strengthen these relationships and adapt them to current challenges. This affects the OCTs and their citizens, as well as EU institutions and Member States involved in managing these associations. It impacts trade, development cooperation, and political dialogue.