The EU’s new approach to funding peace and security

‘EU Legislation in Progress’ briefings aim to provide Members of the European Parliament with systematic and automatic analysis on all substantial proposals for EU legislation at every stage of the legislative procedure. Each contains an account of the purpose, content and legal aspects of the legislation proposed, in particular analysing what the legislation would change, as well as any previous legislation and the background. An overview of stakeholders’ views is also provided, as well as the opinions of national parliaments and the two advisory committees.

They are all made publicly available for stakeholders and the public.The link between security, peace and development is recognised by both security and development communities. However, the practical implications of this nexus still pose challenges – especially in the light of a rapidly evolving security environment. While the EU's assistance for peace and security comes in different forms – for instance through budgetary support or under common security and defence policy – the existing rules of financing under the EU budget exclude activities aimed at enhancing cooperation with the defence sector and the military in third countries.

The proposed amendment to Regulation (EU) No 230/2014 of 11 March 2014 aims to remedy this situation by creating the conditions to allow EU budgetary support for capacity-building programmes in third countries aimed at training and mentoring, the provision of non-lethal equipment and assistance with infrastructure improvements, and help with strengthening the capacity of military actors in order to contribute to the achievement of peaceful and inclusive societies and sustainable development.

Fifth edition. The 'EU Legislation in Progress' briefings are updated at key stages throughout the legislative procedure.

Author: Patryk Pawlak

• Primary Source

EP: EPRS: Briefing: EU Legislation in Progress http://epthinktank.eu/eu-legislation-in-progress/

ESO: Background information: Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) No 230/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing an instrument contributing to stability and peace http://www.europeansources.info/record/proposal-for-a-regulation-of-the-european-parliament-and-of-the-council-amending-regulation-eu-no-230-2014-of-the-european-parliament-and-of-the-council-of-11-march-2014-establishing-an-instrument-c/

EP: EPRS: Briefing: Initial Appraisal of a European Commission Impact Assessment, December 2016: Revision of the Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace http://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/BRIE/2016/593776/EPRS_BRI(2016)593776_EN.pdf

EP: EPRS: Plenary at a Glance, November 2017: Instrument contributing to stability and peace: Adaptation for military actors http://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/ATAG/2017/614590/EPRS_ATA(2017)614590_EN.pdf

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