Source: Global Britain in a competitive age – 2021

Great Britain has recognized Russia as one of the main and acute threats. This is stated in a review of the security, defense and foreign policy of the United Kingdom. Britain has decided that it will defend itself “against any threats posed by the Russian side.” The publication reported that it is about “frequent aggressive incursions” of Russia into the water and airspace of Great Britain.

The Council sets out the following position with a view to engaging with the European Parliament and the Commission.

A. AIM, CONTENT AND SCOPE OF THE CONFERENCE

Author: Nicu Popescu, Director Wide Europe programme ECFR

The scientific success of Sputnik V is undeniable, a real diplomatic coup, which has the potential to extend Russian influence and its soft power on the international scene.

POLITICO is the most influential publication among opinion leaders in the European Union. The European edition of POLITICO ranks above media outlets such as Financial Times, BBC, The Times or social media platforms like Twitter or Facebook. The publication is the most influential provider of information for decision-making processes and public affairs.

The pharmaceutical industry is one of the biggest and most profitable in the world. Many of the individual corporations that constitute ‘Big Pharma’ enjoy annual revenues well in excess of the majority of countries on the planet.

Based on The Soft Power 30 in 2019. Score in parenthesis

1. France: (80.28)
2. Germany: (78.62)
3. Sweden: (77.41)
4. Netherlands: (72.03)
5. Italy: (71.58)
6. Spain : (71.05)
7. Denmark: (68.86)
8. Finland: (68.35)
9. Austria: (67.98)
10. Belgium: (67.17)
11. Ireland: (62.91)
12. Portugal: (59.28)
13. Poland: (55.16)
14. Czech Republic: (54.35)
15. Greece: (53.74)
16. Hungary: (49.70)

Mission

Strengthen influence, reputation and relationships internationally by promoting a clear, creative and confident vision for international policy agenda that reflects the country’s national interests.

Objectives

To advance targeted public diplomacy initiatives which promote economic, creative and cultural, sporting, innovation and science, and education assets to underline the country’s credentials as a destination for innovation, business, investment, tourism and study.

Enhancing ties with the European Union (EU) and individual European countries, and improving China's image in Europe, are part of China's overall foreign policy of building and strengthening relations with great powers. Chinese interests in Europe are mainly economically and politically oriented, direct mutual security interests remain limited. China aims at maintaining good relations with the EU as well as with each individual country. Many European member states give priority to developing their own bilateral relations with China above working on a common EU approach.