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The ESDP debate- the Convention on the Future of Europe

The ESDP debate- the Convention on the Future of Europe . The Convention format. The Working Group VIII and its Final Report Issues: Constitutional change, the definition of EU’s role in the world ESDP military and civilian capabilities The EU/ NATO link

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The ESDP debate- the Convention on the Future of Europe

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  1. The ESDP debate- the Convention on the Future of Europe

  2. The Convention format • The Working Group VIII and its Final Report • Issues: • Constitutional change, the definition of EU’s role in the world • ESDP military and civilian capabilities • The EU/ NATO link • pooling of MSs defense procurement sectors

  3. The EU external security policies’ principles and objectives • The strategic developments and the European Security Strategy (2003): • the advancement of democracy • rule of law • universal human rights • the international law and the principles of the UN Charter • promotion of economic and social development • integration of all countries into the international economy and liberal trade • Advancement of policies on global resources and sustainable development • confronting man-made disasters

  4. The ESDP institutional debate • The content of the Petersberg tasks: • generic definition of the Petersberg tasks; both military and civilian aspects; institutional implications • Updating of the Petersberg tasks: defense outstretch activities / the fight against terrorism • Institutional cohesion of ESDP- structural reform and legal adjustments • Development of the EU capabilities in the defense sphere

  5. Institutional cohesion of ESDP- structural reform and legal adjustments • Introduction of QMV in the Council, Art. 23(2), TEU rules out applying QMV to decisions having military and defense implications • Institutionalizing a Defense Ministers Council • Incorporation in the Treaty of provisions for flexibility/ when the Union engages in crisis management operation • the role of the HR for CFSP (right to initiative in crisis management matters; providing a link b/n the military and civilian elements in crisis management operations; power to take urgent decisions in case of ongoing operations on behalf of the Council • Single institutional framework for military and civilian toolkits; the future EU Minister for Foreign Affairs • Flexibility issues: enhanced cooperation and constructive abstention/ problems • Legal adaptation: collective solidarity (political solidarity/ military solidarity) and collective defense in response to terrorist threats

  6. Development of the EU capabilities in the defense sphere • Rationalizing the procurement market and improving spending practices- a European Armament Agency- contentious issues • The European Armament Agency • EAA role and structure • Mission: to support the Council and the MSs in their effort to improve the EU’s defense capabilities in the field of crisis management • Roles: identify the EU’s future defense capabilities requirements; to promote and enhance European armaments cooperation; to strengthen the European defense industrial and technological base; to enhance the effectiveness of European defense R&T • Structure: The HR for CFSP is the Head of the Agency a Steering Board (Defense Ministers of the participating MSs and a representative of the European Commission)- decision-making body of the Agency A Chief Executive for the agency Decision-making: QMV and in the Steering Board; when a MS opposes a decision, the matter is referred to the Council with a view to their issuing guidance, which can be reached on the basis of unanimity.

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