First, the principle of a broad policy schema in a framework of differentiation, a principle of differentiation, so that the European Neighbourhood Policy is viewed not as a standardised, mechanical routine, but as the means by which the European Union can organise relations with its neighbours while being flexible enough to respond successfully to different situations.
Esiteks eristamise valdkonda kuuluv laiahaardelise poliitika põhimõte, milleks on eristamise põhimõte, mille puhul ei vaadelda Euroopa naabruspoliitikat kui standardset, mehhaanilist rutiini, vaid Euroopa Liidu saab korraldada suhteid naabritega, olles piisavalt paindlik, et reageerida edukalt erinevatele olukordadele.