The new civilian CSDP compact : food for impact Edited by Giovanni Faleg, Volker Jacoby, Karin Limdal, Marleen de Haan, Patrick von Rakowski

Adopted in a rapidly evolving and geopolitically complex security landscape, the EU’s Strategic Compass for Security and Defence calls for a new impetus for civilian Common Foreign and Security Policy (CSDP). An effective and flexible approach is necessary to adapt to the fast-changing security needs on the ground. A new Civilian CSDP Compact was adopted by Member States on 22 May 2023.

Almost five years ago, the adoption of the first Compact was a milestone. The first Civilian CSDP Compact has significantly increased the visibility of civilian CSDP and provided a structured approach to strengthen processes and capabilities at the EU and at the national levels. Based on the guidance of the Strategic Compass, the new Civilian CSDP Compact builds on the progress made so far and further strengthens civilian CSDP. The main objective is to position civilian missions as well as civilian CSDP as a whole as an effective tool for the EU and its Member States to tackle current, emerging and future security challenges.