The Thesis will be written in the form of an extended position paper, with the aim of answering the following 2 questions: to what extent has the EU acted as a normative power in Mozambique between the years 2000 and 2020; and has this influence been pragmatic or counterproductive? These questions are important because as the EU’s global influence expands and intensifies, it is important to analyse and evaluate not only the extent in which the EU influences other countries (in relation to various norms, notably democracy, rule of law, and sustainable development), but also the extent in which this influence is legitimate and constructive. My goal is to convince the readers that my position/stance holds high credibility and accuracy, and therefore should be taken into account any time the legitimacy, competency and efficacy of the EU normative power is investigated.