These negotiations originate from what was, in fact, an area ungoverned by legislation, which meant that no procedures were available for resolving disputes between the EU and the Mediterranean countries.
Need läbirääkimised said alguse sellest, et tegelikult oli tegemist õigusaktidega reguleerimata valdkonnaga, mis tähendab, et ELi ja Vahemere maade vaheliste vaidluste lahendamiseks kord puudus.