European Political Cooperation

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The European political cooperation (EPC) was introduced informally in 1970 in response to the Davignon report and was formalised by the Single European Act with effect from 1987. Practically, it implemented the contents of the failed "Fouchet Plan" of the early 1960s.

The object is consultation between the Member States in foreign policy matters.

The Member States have regard for the views of the European Parliament and wherever possible take common positions in international organisations. EPC was superseded by the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP).

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