Publications
Initial Briefing for Practitioners #1
This brief presents initial practitioner-oriented implications derived from research conducted in the first year of the ENGAGE project. It provides an overview of key global trends and dynamics linked to the transformation of the global order, reflects on the national acceptability of EU external action, delivers an overview of the legal base and governance structures of CSDP and CFSP and it puts forward definitions for the effectiveness, coherence and sustainability of the EU’s external action.
Mapping the Current Legal Basis and Governance Structures of the EU’s CFSP
This Working Paper assesses the special legal nature of the CFSP and explores the legal possibilities to enhance decision-making procedures. It argues that current EU Treaties should not necessarily be amended to achieve better outcomes.
The Current Legal Basis and Governance Structures of the EU’s Defence Activities
This Working Paper explores the current legal basis and governance structures of the EU’s Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) and other areas with defence implications, with a special focus on the so-called “sleeping beauties”.