Strengthening EU Preventive Diplomacy

Summary

The European Parliament recommends that the EU enhance its preventive diplomacy to better manage frozen conflicts and prevent new ones through improved coordination, local cultural awareness, and stronger international partnerships.
9 17.01.2024
Other
woman
human rights
social policy
european union
diplomatic relations
public administration
international relations

Key points

  • The EU should strengthen the link between its internal and external security policies to create a more unified approach to conflict prevention.
  • The EU's conflict Early Warning System needs to be more proactive and better equipped with resources to identify risks before violence breaks out.
  • Special representatives and envoys should be chosen with careful consideration of local history to ensure they are seen as neutral mediators.
  • Conflict prevention must include a strong focus on gender equality, ensuring women have a meaningful role in peace processes.

Speeches

26 Speeches in total

Pro
Contra
14. Role of preventive diplomacy in tackling frozen conflicts around the world – missed opportunity or change for the future? (debate)
1:15 min
14. Role of preventive diplomacy in tackling frozen conflicts around the world – missed opportunity or change for the future? (debate)
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