Implementation of the EU Global Strategy, Integrated Approach and EU SSR. Charlotta Ahlmark, ESDC May, 2018

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1 Implementation of the EU Global Strategy, Integrated Approach and EU SSR Charlotta Ahlmark, ESDC May, 2018

2 Why EU want to manage crises?

3 Conflict prevention and crisis management management matters to the EU The security challenges are increasingly complex Self- Interest A single country cannot tackle it on its own A joint vision also when conditions and politics are uncertain Values Priorities policy commitments

4 Significant geostrategic changes / uncertainties

5 EU a unique actor for peace and conflict prevention Geographic scope Perception as balanced actor Carrots and sticks EU tools and instruments Political and financial weight

6 Shared Vision, Common Action: A Stronger Europe A Global Strategy for the European Union s Foreign And Security Policy (June 2016)

7 EU Values in a Global Strategy for the European Union s Foreign And Security Policy Without global norms our vital interests are at risk EU values justice solidarity equality non-discrimination, pluralism and respect for diversity Conflicts feature multiple dimensions Response of building resilience, stabilisation and crisis management Human Security and Protection of civilians (EU GS)

8 The EU Global Strategy - turning a shared vision into action

9 Security and Defence

10 New developments for crisis management The permanent structured cooperation (PESCO) EU-NATO Joint Declaration Reinforce civilian/military synergies and coordination; strengthening the EU s rapid response toolbox; Improving military mobility and EU Battlegroups Situational awareness, cyber defence Capacity Building in Security and Development (CBSD) operationalisation (IcSP instrument amended) linked to the EU SSR framework to keep accountability Military Planning and Conduct Capability (MPCC) (equivalent to CPCC) Enhance the responsiveness of civilian crisis management

11 Work underway - updating priorities for civilian crisis management Assess the implications of the Global Strategy for the priority areas of civilian crisis management, initially agreed by the European Council in Feira in June 2000, to address both identified new challenges and persisting gaps in the originally agreed capabilities and conduct of these priority areas. Police, rule of law and civil administration will remain at the core of civilian CSDP. Security challenges incl. irregular migration, hybrid threats, cyber security, terrorism, radicalisation, organised crime, border management and maritime security, to be added.

12 Integrated Approach Crisis Range of EU options Diplomatic actions Economic Sanctions CSDP Activity* Development Aid Humanitarian Assistance Conflict Prevention measures JHA, TRADE, CLIMA,

13 EU Global Strategy: Increased level of ambition on conflict prevention, conflict resolution and stabilisation Multi-dimensional approach "Through the use of all available policies and instruments aimed at conflict prevention" Multi-phased approach Multi-level approach "Acting at all stages of the conflict cycle. We will invest in prevention, resolution and stabilisation, and avoid premature disengagement when a new crisis erupts elsewhere. " "To conflicts acting at local, national, regional and global levels none of these conflicts can be solved by the EU alone. " Multi-lateral approach "Engaging all players present in a conflict and necessary for its resolution. Partner more systematically with regional and international organisations, bilateral donors and civil society."

14 Matching conflict interventions to the conflict cycle: the traditional approach Traditional view: linear trajectory, sequential, time-limited, siloed interventions UN/World Bank, 2017

15 Matching conflict interventions to the conflict cycle: a more analysis based and integrated approach More integrated view of conflict interventions: across various intervention types, policy areas, and across conflict phases UN/World Bank, 2017

16 Global Strategy IA - Matching ambitions by setting up a new structure - PRISM "The EU will engage in a practical and principled way in peacebuilding, and foster human security through an integrated approach." Security sector reform Early Warning Global National Local Regional Mediation Stabilisation 4 Crisis response

17 JOINT COMMUNICATION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL Elements for an EU-wide strategic framework to support security sector reform {SWD(2016) 221 final

18 What is SSR?

19 What is SSR? Transforming a country's security system so that it gradually provides individuals and the state with more effective and accountable security in a manner consistent with respect for human rights, democracy, the rule of law and the principles of good governance.

20 What is SSR? Key principles of EU SSR: human security good governance principles (transparency, inclusiveness, accountability, coherence and effectiveness) democratic values sustainability integrity human rights-based approach national ownership

21 New EU-wide SSR framework Objective: Enhance EU's effectiveness in promoting and supporting: partner countries' efforts to ensure security for individuals and the state particular attention to: i) specific security needs of different groups such as women, children, minorities, etc. and ii) transnational security threats; the legitimacy, good governance, integrity and sustainability of the security sector of partner countries enhance respect for human rights, the rule of law and democratic principles; transparency, participation and inclusiveness; internal and external accountability, fight against corruption

22 A How to achieve it? understand the security sector in its wider context (shared analysis); see the bigger picture enable national ownership link support to policy and political dialogue (political process) balance and coherence between long-term reform efforts and pressing/immediate security needs keep flexibility to adapt EU engagement to evolving situations assess and manage risks of the intervention ensure coordination (internal EU and with other international actors) make best use of EU SSR expertise

23 Actions analyse and report on security sector (jointly with COM, EEAS, EU DEL, CSDP missions); guidance to be prepared; develop coordination, planning and dialogue instruments (coordination matrices, single support strategies, MoUs) develop a dedicated risk management methodology develop joint monitoring and evaluation guideance Increase expertise HQ and field level (recruitment of SSR expertise, methodological tools, technical support, training, exchange of experiences, etc.) each year: evaluation of the EU's overall engagement in the security sector in at least one country Establish an informal permanent EU SSR task force

24 The EU Wide Strategic Framework on SSR - work in progress Regular Reviews of EU's overall engagement per Country Monitoring and Evaluation SSR Coordination Matrix The EU logic of engagement Measurement of progress and impact Risk Management Methodology Sector Analysis EU EU DEL, Missions : Political & Cooperation EU MS Partner country Third countries UN Reg Org

25 EU CSDP Operations & Missions - SSR part of most mandates Delivering on three priorities 1) stabilising our region 2) contributing to the resilience of partner countries 3) enhancing responsiveness in all phases of the conflict cycle One new mission, also new stabilisation efforts through article 28

26 SSR SSR in practice Experience from and implementation on the ground to follow the: "EU wide strategic framework to support Security Sector Reform" - Examples from the field?

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