CSDP crisis management structures and relevant EU institutions

The European Parliament has:

• The right to hold debates on progress in implementing the CFSP and CSDP 4 to 6 times a year

• No rights at all in the field of CSDP and CFSP

• The right to scrutinise CSDP policies

The European Peace Facility (EPF)

• Is an off- budget-instrument aimed at enhancing the Union's ability to build and strengthen international security

• Aims at supporting peace support of NATO operations

• It has two pillars: the operational pillar and the assistance measures pillar

The High Representative

• Represents the Union for matters relating to the European Defence Union

• Conducts the Union's common foreign and security policy

• Is one of the Vice-Presidents of the European Council

The European External Action Service

• Is a special service, separate from the Commission and the Council Secretariat

• Is a service directly controlled by the European Parliament

• Does not have its own section in the EU budget and completely relies on EU Member States contributions

What is the main function of the European Security and Defence College?

• To coordinate the foreign policy of EU member states

• To provide training and education for EU civilian and military personnel

• To provide financial support for EU military operations

• To develop and implement EU defence policy

What is the main function of the Military Planning and Conduct Capability (MPCC)?

• To manage humanitarian aid in crisis situations

• To enforce EU sanctions

• To train EU military personnel

• To plan and conduct military operations

What is the main purpose of the European Union Satellite Centre (EU SatCen)?

• To provide satellite-based information for EU defence and security purposes

• To monitor humanitarian aid in crisis situations

• To plan and conduct military operations

What is the main purpose of the European External Action Service (EEAS)?

• To enforce EU law in member states

• To coordinate EU's external action

• To oversee all military operations of EU member states

• To manage humanitarian aid in Europe

What is the main function of the Civilian Planning and Conduct Capability (CPCC)?

• To support EU decision-making by providing intelligence analysis

• To plan and conduct civilian missions in support of EU foreign policy

• To provide training and education for EU civilian personnel

What is the role of the Political and Security Committee (PSC)?

• Ensures political control and strategic direction of crisis management operations

• Deals with the development of strategies for civilian crisis management and for civilian capabilities

• Prepares Council conclusions and monitors their effective implementation