The Helsinki declaration, which was approved by the Heads of State and Government of the Fifteen, expressly states that the European Union recognises the primary responsibility of the United Nations Security Council for the maintenance of international peace and security.
Helsinki-erklæringen, der blev vedtaget af De Femtens stats- og regeringschefer, siger således udtrykkeligt, at EU anerkender FN's Sikkerhedsråd som havende forrang, når det gælder opretholdelse af fred og sikkerhed i verden.