Den Europæiske Union er den største handelsmagt i verden, den største bidragyder til udviklingsbistand, hvor den yder omtrent 40%, men også en af dem, der forurener mest. ###>Let me point out that the European Union is the world's leading trading partner as well as the primary provider of development aid, achieving a contribution level of 40%; at the same time, however, it is also one of the main polluters.