The scope of EU competence in the field of the Common Commercial
Policy is affected significantly by the Lisbon Treaty. Article 207 TFEU
expands the scope of the Common Commercial Policy, while providing
a clearer wording with regard to Community competences already existing
under the current regime. It attempts to provide a more balanced
approach with regard to the relationship between internal and external
competences, and a single legal basis for the adoption of all measures
that are necessary for the operation and implementation of the Common
Commercial Policy.