European Security and Defence Policy: constraints, opportunities and prospects
European Security and Defence Policy: constraints, opportunities and prospects0

Summary/Abstract: The article considers that the main questions for the future of security and defense in Europe are inextricably linked with the future of the North Atlantic Alliance (NATO). The main debates on this topic focuses on the balance between these two organizations, arguing even in favor of a desirable and autonomous European security and defense actor, or for an upholding role of NATO as a proven, credible and effective defense and security provider for all of its members. The conclusion is that given the evolutions of the last five years, the European Security Strategy and the provisions of the Constitutional Treaty in the next years we can expect the accent to be on development of military capabilities and of rapid reaction force, and on strengthening the EU capacity to be more pro-active and not re-active. The relation between the EU and NATO will be based on complementary developments of “mirror” projects like NATO Response Force – EU Battle Groups or Prague Capabilities Commitment – European Capabilities Action Plan.

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