The European Union's policy vision and framework

A new Consensus, firmly anchored in the 2030 Agenda, unites all European Union actors and member states behind a common vision for development co-operation. This landmark achievement takes place in a complex legal and institutional system where development co-operation remains a shared competence between European Union institutions and member states. Delivering on this ambitious agenda will require strong leadership from the European Union, along with scaled-up efforts by member states to align their own programmes behind common objectives and targets.