Delivering on EU security and defence
Timeline
- Bratislava summit - 16/09/2016
- Implementation plan EU Global Strategy on security and defence - 14/11/2016
- European defence action plan - 30/11/2016
- implementation proposals EU-NATO joint declaration - 6/12/2016
- European Council. Discussion on the 3 elements - 15/12/2016
EU Global Strategy: implementation plan on security and defence:
- respond to external conflicts and crises
- build capacities of partners
- protect EU and its citizens
Proposed actions:
- set capability development priorities
- deepen cooperation among member states
- adjust structures, tools and instruments
- take forward partnerships
EU-NATO Joint Declaration: implementation
40+ proposals
7 areas
- hybrid threats
- operational cooperation, including maritime affairs
- cyber security
- defence capabilities
- industry and research
- exercises
- capacity building
European Commission proposal
- launch a European Defence Fund with: a research window, a capability window
- foster investments in defence supply chains
- strengthen the single market for defence