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Military and civilian missions and operations

Military and civilian missions and operations

The European Union has undertaken many overseas operations, using civilian and military instruments in several countries in three continents (Europe, Africa and Asia), as part of its Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP).

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Georgia: Hotline of the EU Monitoring Mission helps to prevent conflicts

‘The Hotline serves as a catalyst for cooperation between conflict parties. At the same time, it defuses tensions and prevents escalations, it represents an excellent instrument for confidence building, and it contributes to improving lives of people on both sides of the Administrative Boundary Line’.

– Erik Høeg, Head of the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia

Monday, 18 June, 2018 - 18:28
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Military and civilian missions and operations, EUMM Georgia, EEAS, Europe and Central Asia, Georgia, Common Foreign & Security Policy (CFSP), Security, Defence & Crisis Response, Conflict Prevention, Peace building and Mediation, The Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP)
Equipping civilian EU experts for challenging Missions
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Equipping Our Deployed Experts - A Warehouse For The Civilian CSDP Missions

Officials of the EU and the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency MSB signed on 30 May in Brussels the contract on a dedicated warehouse as of June. This will significantly improve the logistical support for the ten civilian CSDP Missions. Key equipment and logistical services can swiftly be made available to the 2,000 women and men in the field.

Friday, 1 June, 2018 - 14:49
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EUAM Iraq, EUAM Ukraine, EUBAM Libya, EUBAM Rafah, EUCAP Sahel Mali, EUCAP Sahel Niger, EUCAP Somalia, EULEX Kosovo, EUMM Georgia, EUPOL COPPS/Palestinian Territories, Military and civilian missions and operations
EU deploys three Missions on the Horn of Africa
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Driving EU civilian-military cooperation forward: joint meeting in Mogadishu by the EU Civilian Operations Commander and the Director of the EU Military Planning and Conduct Capability

Mutual support and cooperation between the three EU Missions deployed in the Horn of Africa was discussed at the meeting between Kenneth Deane, Civilian Operations Commander and his military counterpart, Esa Pulkkinen, Director of the Military Planning and Conduct Capability on 24 May in Mogadishu.

Wednesday, 30 May, 2018 - 09:49
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Somalia, EU NAVFOR Somalia, EUCAP Somalia, EUTM Somalia, Military and civilian missions and operations, Common Foreign & Security Policy (CFSP), Security, Defence & Crisis Response, Counter-Terrorism, Fight against piracy, Maritime Security, The Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP)
Increasing human security - the civilian CSDP Missions
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EU Member States decide to strengthen civilian CSDP Missions

Humans in conflict areas suffer from lawlessness and violence. The EU engages responsibly and supports struggling partner countries through a mix of diplomatic, development and security measures. 2,000 women and men work in the ten civilian Missions to increase human security in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. On 28 May 2018, the Council adopted conclusions on strengthening civilian Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP).

Tuesday, 29 May, 2018 - 11:04
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EUAM Iraq, EUAM Ukraine, EUBAM Libya, EUBAM Moldova and Ukraine, EUBAM Rafah, EUCAP Sahel Mali, EUCAP Sahel Niger, EUCAP Somalia, EULEX Kosovo, EUMM Georgia, EUPOL COPPS/Palestinian Territories, Military and civilian missions and operations, Security, Defence & Crisis Response, The Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP)
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First bicycle patrol takes to the streets in Lviv

Lviv’s very first bicycle units set off on their maiden patrols of the city yesterday – patrols that have been equipped by EUAM Ukraine, a civilian CSDP Mission, in order to enhance order and security on Lviv’s streets. The first bicycle patrol shift was conducted together with participants of the Lviv Bicycle Marathon.

Friday, 25 May, 2018 - 17:05
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EUAM Ukraine, Military and civilian missions and operations, Common Foreign & Security Policy (CFSP), Security, Defence & Crisis Response, The Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP)