Strengthening EU Crisis Response: The Rapid Deployment Capacity

by name voted on 19.04.2023

Summary

This resolution outlines the establishment of a new EU Rapid Deployment Capacity (RDC) to enhance the Union's ability to respond quickly to global crises. It aims to overcome previous failures of EU Battlegroups by improving funding, command structures, and strategic autonomy.

9 19.04.2023

Other

defence

european union

public administration

international relations

Key points

The establishment of a new EU Rapid Deployment Capacity (RDC) to enhance crisis response.
The RDC should consist of at least 5,000 troops and reach full operational capability by 2025.
Funding should be split between the Union budget for administration and an increased European Peace Facility for operations.
Critical gaps in strategic enablers, such as transport and intelligence, must be addressed by 2025.

Vote

PPE

S&D

Renew

Verts/ALE

ECR

ID

NI

The Left

Total

Speeches

24 Speeches in total

Pro

Contra

David MCALLISTER

David MCALLISTER

PPE

1:52 min

17. EU Rapid Deployment Capacity, EU Battlegroups and Article 44 TEU: the way forward (debate)

Angel DZHAMBAZKI

Angel DZHAMBAZKI

ECR

1:17 min

17. EU Rapid Deployment Capacity, EU Battlegroups and Article 44 TEU: the way forward (debate)

Documents (PDFs)

REPORT EU Rapid Deployment Capacity, EU Battlegroups and Article 44 TEU: the way forward EU Rapid Deployment Capacity, EU Battlegroups and Article 44 TEU: the way forward

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