Adapting the EU’s approach to today’s security challenges: The review of the 2003 European Security Strategy

The European Union's 2003 European Security Strategy (ESS) was a milestone document representing the collective thinking of the EU Member States on the challenges and security threats facing them at the beginning of the 21st century. This report aims to contribute to the review of the ESS currently underway in the EU which will be discussed at the December 2008 European Council. The Committee assesses the strategy and its implementation and the changes in the international security environment since 2003 and makes a number of recommendations.

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United Kingdom: House of Lords: Select Committee on the European Union: 31st Report (2007-08)HL 190 http://www.parliament.the-stationery-office.co.uk/pa/ld200708/ldselect/ldeucom/190/190.pdf

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