From 6^th  to 9^th of April 2021, the Chairman of the EU Military Committee paid an official visit to the Republic of Korea. This was the very first opportunity for an EU Official to pay a visit to Seoul, on the invitation by Korean authorities, since the outbreak of the pandemic.

Police and rule of law organisations need to reflect in their composition the populations they serve. This applies also to the 11 civilian CSDP Missions, deployed by the European Union to advise and train partner countries’ security services in Africa, the Middle East and the European neighbourhood. By increasing the representation of women among the leadership and international experts, the CSDP Missions can lead by example.