” “In addition, the Report of the Sages lingers on the "multilateralism" of the EU, the obligation for "the member states to comply with the European law" and the effectiveness of the "community method that pursues the common good and prevents the big ones prevailing over the small ones". As to the social acquis of the EU, which is "remarkable" in terms of "gender equality, industrial health and safety, maternity leaves", it must not be dropped in front of the "pressure of globalisation", but must be "developed, to ensure equal access to services of general interest". Finally, Europe’s responsibility for promoting and strengthening peace and human right across the world. Today "it is up to use to take care of the world", and "war is the biggest obstacle to development", comment the Sages as they mention "the dozen peacekeeping operations" conducted in the EU since 2003. In addition to its role in the cooperation to development, "Europe concludes the Report is gaining the ability to jointly intervene in the crisis areas" but "it can have real weight only if it is strong and united". ” “
