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This paper discusses the challenge fragile and conflict-affected states (FCAS) pose for EU foreign policy. The author argues that the EU cannot promote its global agenda in the security, climate and economic spheres while a significant proportion of the world’s states remain weak, conflict prone and unable to manage their own affairs or participate in collective multilateral action. The author therefore suggests that the EU should ensure political will across EU institutions and member states and bring together European resources in a comprehensive approach to better respond to the issue of FCAS.