Question

Which of the following option is true regarding the political, and diplomatic influence of the European Union as a supernational organization?

1. One member of the EU - Britain holds a permanent seat in the Security Council to influence the UN policies.
2. The EU also includes various non-permanent members of the UNSC.
3. The European Union plays an influential role in diplomacy and negotiations except for the military force.

Options

• i, ii, iii

• ii, iii

• i, iii

• i, ii

Answer 1

ii, iii

Explanation:

Political and Diplomatic Influences:

(1) Two EU members, Britain and France, have permanent seats on the Security Council, allowing them to influence UN policies.

(2) The EU also includes several non-permanent members of the UN Security Council.

(3) Except for military force, the European Union plays an influential role in diplomacy and negotiations; for example, the EU's dialogue with China on human rights and environmental degradation is noteworthy.