The Stability Instrument: The Longer-Term Component November 2009 Louis-Victor Bril, DG External Relations
The Stability Instrument Regulation (EC) No 1717/2006 establishing an Instrument for Stability Replaces a number of horizontal budget lines and provides legal basis for COM action in some security-related fields, both at national and regional levels Addresses certain long-term, trans-regional threats to stability (in its article 4) : CBRN risk and non-proliferation, organised crime, trafficking, protection of critical infrastructure and major public health threats
Policy framework and instruments EU security policy initiatives: EU Security Strategy (2003) EU WMD strategy (2003) EU Counter-terrorism cooperation. Strengthen the role of the EU as an actor on the international scene. Increasing recognition of interlinkages between peace, security and development
Policy framework and instruments May be complementary to and should be consistent with measures adopted by the EU in pursuit of Common Foreign and Security Policy objectives Complementary to humanitarian aid and long-term cooperation instruments Addresses major global and transnational issues having a potentially destabilising effect
The Stability Instrument Main components Response to political crisis, man-made or natural disaster, including Peace Support; Response to urgent global and regional cross-border challenges affecting the security of the citizen Safeguarding against critical technological threats, CBRN non-proliferation
The Stability Instrument Main components Article 4 Stable conditions for cooperation threats to law and order, to the security and safety of individuals, to critical infrastructure and to public health (art. 4.1) risk mitigation and preparedness relating to chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear materials or agents (art. 4.2) Retraining of WMD scientists Safety/security practices in civilian R&D CBRN facilities Dismantlement / reconversion of ex-weapons-related facilities Illicit trafficking CBRN Export control Emergency preparedness Pre- and post-crisis capacity building (art. 4.3)
Instrument for Stability Regulation 1717/2006 establishing an Instrument for Stability (2007-2013) (1) response to crisis or natural disaster; (2) longer-term actions to counter global and trans-regional threats (trafficking, proliferation NBC agents, threats to public health, ); (3) longer-term capacity building measures (strengthening international organizations in crisis prevention). Global envelop: 2,118,000,000
Strategy 2007-2011 (adopted mid-2007) 3 priorities for the longer-term component (Art. 4 Transregional threats to stability) : Priority 1 WDM proliferation (Art. 4.2) max. 15% CBRN materials and agents; Export control (dual-use goods); Redirection of weapons scientists' knowledge Priority 2 - trafficking, terrorism and organised crime, threats to critical infrastructure and major public health (Art. 4.1) max. 7%; Priority 3 - effective crisis response (Art. 4.3) max. 5% (Ratios subjected to mid-term review)
Financial Programming Financial reference amount: 2,118 millions over 7 years of which a maximum of: 15% for WMD non-proliferation measures (art 4.2) Indicative programme 2007-08: WMD 53 millions (under way) Indicative programme 2009-2011 finalised: about 120 million
Strategy Priority under art 4.2 Non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction - mitigate the risk of proliferation of weapons expertise through the redirection of scientists and engineers towards peaceful activities. - Strengthen the capacity of civilian authorities involved in the development and enforcement of the control of CBRN trafficking. - development of the legal framework and institutional capacities for the establishment and enforcement of export controls on dual-use goods (including regional cooperation)
Project area: export control Since 2004 range of project are completed or still under way. They are: 2004: pilot project focused on development of assistance in the Balkans 2005: 1.5 million pilot project with China Ukraine, UEA, Montenegro and Serbia 2006: 3 million with Russian Federation 2007: 5 million with Balkans countries, and the five countries above 2008: assistance to the Russian Federation 1 million
Project area: export control They are complementary with the Joint Actions of the Council aiming at supporting the 1540 UNSC resolution 0.2 million for Asia-Pacific, Africa and Latin America-Caribbean 0.475 million (thematic workshops in several targeted sub-regions enhancing the skills of officials in targeted States at the practical level for the implementation of UNSCR 1540, to train official to clearly identify gaps and needs, taking into account different perspectives (government and industry)
Indicative Programme 2009-2011 (adopted in April 2009) CBRN Centres of Excellence 25-30 million Illicit Trafficking 12-14 million Bio safety Bio security 14-18 million Export control 6-10 million Redirection of Scientists 27-33 million MNA 20-25 million
Project area: export control The Indicative programme 2009-2011 intends to devote from 6 to 10 million to this project area. The intention of this project area is to consolidate existing actions, reinforce related training, and move to new countries in regions of concern. Three regions are already considered: South East Asia, Gulf countries and Mediterranean Basin; Africa is also being considered. A regional approach is deliberately taken.
Project area: bio safety and security The Indicative programme 2009-2011 intends to devote from 14 to 18 million to this project area. Natural outbreaks, increasing number of highlevel containment laboratories, evolving technologies in industry increases risk with severe public health, socio-economic impact. Three regions are already considered: South East Asia, Gulf countries and Mediterranean Basin; Africa is also being considered.
Project area: bio safety and security Promote a culture of bio-safety and bio-security among relevant governmental authorities, industry and the scientific community through the adoption of relevant legislation and regulations through the promotion of best practice Develop and enforce standards to clarify boundaries of biological R&D activities A regional approach is deliberately taken.
Project area: illicit CBRN trafficking To strengthen the capacity of the national authorities involved (prevention, detection, response). To focus on the financing of proliferation activities by encouraging financial institutions to adopt international rules and best practices. To assist third countries in the area of information exchange, collection and management of data. To strengthen regional networks. coordination at national and regional level.
Other project area for information Support for the retraining and alternative employment of former weapons scientists and engineers WMD expertise redirection change of emphasis from support for nuclear and chemical projects towards bio-safety and bio-security projects, reflecting a changed perception of threat. Contributing to establishing multilateral nuclear fuel assurances. To ensure that expansion of civil nuclear power does not result in the multiplication of sensitive nuclear fuel facilities (e.g. enrichment and reprocessing technologies), with the associated proliferation risks. Nuclear fuel bank under the IAEA auspices (EU contribution up to 25 million). Mitigate the economical risks associated by multiplication of national attempts to develop domestic enrichment capabilities. A regional approach is deliberately taken.
Regional CBRN centres of excellence The Indicative programme 2009-2011 intends to devote from 25 to 30 million to this project area. Focus on safety and security culture on CBRN risk Comprehensive tailored training and assistance packages in the national implementation of international commitments. Complementary to the INSC (Instrument for Nuclear Safety Cooperation) A regional approach is deliberately taken.
An integrated approach Regional Centres of excellence - legal - regulatory - administrative -etc. / others industry outreach, academic circles - enforcement Illicit trafficking -on field Bio security and safety Export control
A regional approach Coordination Common cursus Common cursus Mediterranean Basin South East Asia - Local adaptation - Regional seminars - National seminars Exchange of experience Gulf countries and other countries (Africa, South America)