U.S.-European Union Relations and the 2007 Summit (CRS Report for Congress)
| Release Date |
Revised May 14, 2007 |
| Report Number |
RS22645 |
| Report Type |
Report |
| Authors |
Raymond Ahearn, Kristin Archick, and Paul Belkin, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division |
| Source Agency |
Congressional Research Service |
| Older Revisions |
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Summary:
The U.S. Congress and successive U.S. administrations have supported the European Union (EU) and the process of European integration as ways to foster a stable Europe, democratic states, and strong trading partners. In recent years, a number of trade and foreign policy conflicts have strained the U.S.-EU relationship. Since the divisive dispute over Iraq in 2003, however, both the United States and the EU have sought to improve cooperation and demonstrate a renewed commitment to partnership in tackling global challenges. This report evaluates current issues in the U.S.-EU relationship ahead of the annual U.S.-EU summit on April 30, 2007, in Washington, DC. It will be updated as events warrant. Also see CRS [Congressional Research Service] Report RS21372, 'The European Union: Questions and Answers', by Kristin Archick, and CRS Report RL30732, 'Trade Conflict and U.S.-European Union Economic Relationship', by Raymond Ahearn.
