Consolidating the EU’s crisis management structures : Civil-military coordination and the future of the EU OHQ

This briefing is intended to provide an expert view on key issues and developments in the EU’s comprehensive crisis management planning, civil-military coordination and cooperation, as well as the future of the EU OHQ. The briefing begins with a short overview of key changes in EU’s external action after the Lisbon Treaty and focuses on the area of CFSP and ESDP/CSDP. The briefing then continues by addressing the issue of EU crisis management. The final substantive part tackles the current and future EU OHQ options and the case for the establishment of a permanent strategic planning and conduct structure in Brussels is put forward.