DER i Thessaloniki 19-20 juni - ESDP-fremskridstsrapport
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stedfortrædereBilagJournalnummerKontor1400.C.2-0EU-sekr.17. juni 2003
Til underretning for Folketingets Europaudvalg vedlægges i forbindelse med Det
Europæiske Råd i Thessaloniki den 19.-20. juni 2003 formandskabets ESDP-
fremskridtsrapport, 10203/03.
COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNIONBrussels, 11 June 2003 10203/03
LIMITE COSDP 334 CIVCOM 75
NOTE
From :SecretariatTo :DelegationsSubject :Draft Presidency Report on European Security
and Defence Policy
On behalf of the Presidency, the Secretariat circulates herewith the Draft Presidency Report
on European Security and Defence Policy further to the Political and Security Committee
Meeting on 11 June 2003.
____________
DRAFT PRESIDENCY REPORT ON ESDP
1. In line with the mandate defined by the European Council in Copenhagen, the
Presidency submits this progress report on ESDP.
2. In presenting this report, the Presidency has noted that Denmark has drawn attention to
Protocol No. 5 on Denmark's position annexed to the Treaty of Amsterdam.
I. EU Operational Capability
3. In the framework of the EU's Operational Capability, the EU has launched three crisis
management operations. In the Western Balkans, the first EU-led civilian crisis
management operation, the police mission in Bosnia-Herzegovina (EUPM) and the first
EU-led military operation “CONCORDIA', in the former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia (fYROM), with recourse to NATO's assets and capabilities, are progressing
smoothly and successfully. The first EU-led autonomous military operation “ARTEMIS''
has been launched, in Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), in accordance with a
mandate of the United Nations Security Council.
4. The first crisis management operation, the EU Police Mission (EUPM) in Bosnia-
Herzegovina (BiH) which started on 1 January 2003 contributes to the overall peace
implementation in BiH as well as to the achievements of the EU overall's policy in the
region, notably the Stabilisation and Association Process.
5. On 31 March the EU launched its first military crisis management operation
“CONCORDIA'' in the fYROM, following arequest by its government. Embedded in
the broader EU approach, the operation aims at contributing further to a stable secure
environment to allow the fYROM government to implement the Ohrid Framework
Agreement.
6. On 12 June, the EU launched the autonomous military operation “ARTEMIS'', in the
town of Bunia in the Ituri region of the DRC. This operation will contribute to the
stabilisation of the security conditions and the improvement of the humanitarian situation
in Bunia.
7. In this context, the participation of acceding States and third States in all three EU led
operations is welcomed.
II. The military aspects of crisis management
EU-NATO permanent arrangements
8. EU-NATO permanent arrangements have been successfully concluded and put into
practice in the case of operation “CONCORDIA' in fYROM. EU-NATO co-operation
contributes to the military operational capability of the Union and the permanent
arrangements between the two organisations provide a solid framework for the strategic
partnership between them in crisis management.
9. Moreover, the Council recognised the importance of the coherent and mutually
reinforcing development of military capabilities in NATO and in the EU, where
requirements overlap. In the framework of the relevant chapter of the Capability
Development Mechanism, the EU- NATO Capability Group has started functioning.
(b)
Development of the EU Military Capabilities
10. The Council confirmed that the EU now has operational capability across the full range
of Petersberg tasks, limited and constrained by recognised shortfalls. The limitations
and/or constraints, on recognised shortfalls, are on deployment time and high risk may
arise at the upper end of the spectrum of scale and intensity, in particular when
conducting concurrent operations. These limitations and constraints on full achievement
of the Headline and Capabilities Goals could be alleviated if the recommendations on
meeting the shortfalls are followed-up. However, the impact of these limitations will need
to be assessed case by case against the nature of each specific operation and its particular
demands as well as envisaged contribution of required capabilities.
11. At the Capability Conference in Brussels on 19th May, Ministers noted that new
contributions from Member States had reduced the number of shortfalls. Member States
in order to further reduce or eliminate the remaining shortfalls will, with respect to the
specific responsibilities of Ministers of Defence in this field, endeavour to provide, on a
voluntary basis, more contributions
from current inventories, to commit to deliver projects and initiatives within their current
programmes, and to commit to deliver enhanced, new and additional capabilities through
the next phase of the European Capability Action Plan, by activating Project Groups
addressing the whole spectrum of capability shortfalls. In this regard Member States are
urged to contribute to this ongoing effort. The need for adequate national action and
support at the highest political level is emphasised.
12. The Helsinki Force Catalogue, including the Forces Catalogue Supplement and the
National and Multinational Projects and Initiatives compilation have been revised and
noted by the Council, as well as the Helsinki Progress Catalogue which has been
approved by the Council.
13. The Council underlined that the Union has developed the necessary conceptual
framework for the conduct of EU-led military crisis management operations, including
those requiring rapid response. In this context, the Union has, in principle, the ability to
conduct EU military crisis management operations requiring rapid response, dependant
on the political will, the ability to accelerate decision-making and on Member States'
readiness to contribute rapidly the required interoperable assets and capabilities for the
conduct of the operation. The operation “ARTEMIS' with France as framework nation
demonstrated the political willingness and capability of the EU and its Member States to
react quickly and efficiently in a crisis situation.
14. The Capability Development Mechanism has been concluded and is being implemented.
(c)
ESDP and terrorism
15. In accordance with the Seville Declaration on the contribution of CFSP, including
ESDP, in the fight against terrorism, a database of military assets and capabilities relevant
to the protection of civilian populations against the effects of terrorist attacks, including
chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN), on a voluntary basis has been
established. Modalities, procedures and criteria for the use of these military assets and
capabilities will be developed by the competent bodies, taking into account other work
being done within the EU, the Civil Protection Community Mechanism and the Co-
ordinating Mechanism, with a view to ensuring a comprehensive EU response. The
question of military capabilities required to protect forces deployed in EU-led crisis
management operations against terrorist attacks, including CBRN, has
also been addressed. Under the authority of the Secretary General/High Representative
an assessment of the CBRN-terrorism threat has been prepared. In accordance with the
Seville Declaration a separate report is presented.
The EU is exploring ways to further develop its cooperation with NATO in the fight
against terrorism.
(d)
Third States involvement
16. Schemes for consultations with third States in the light of EU and NATO enlargements
have been reviewed.
(e) Co-operation in the field of defence capabilities development, research,
acquisition and armaments
17. The Council welcomed proposals and initiatives including also in the context of the
Convention concerning an intergovernmental agency in this field within the EU.
Furthermore, the Council recognised the important role of the defence industry in
delivering appropriate interoperable and cost-effective capabilities. Therefore the Council: