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Delivering on EU security and defence

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