Unit 4 English

Question 1

What’s CFSP stands for

Answer 1

Common Foreign and Security Policy

Question 2

Main objetives of the CFSP

Answer 2

To preserve peace
To promote international cooperation
To strengthen international security
To develop and consolitdate democracy, the rule of law and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms

Question 3

Key Actor in Foreing Policy

Answer 3

High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs
European External Action Service
European Council

Question 4

European Peace Facility

Answer 4

2021
Key instrument in ForeignPolicy
Enhancement of EU’s position as global security and defence actor.

Objetives:
To support partners
To prevent conflicts
To build peace
To strengthen international security

Actions
To provide equipment to partners
To finance peace support operations of international and regional organizations

Question 5

EEAS

Answer 5

European External Action Service

Diplomatic service led by High Representative founded in 2010
6000 staff members in 145 delegations
Now: 22 civilian and military missions and operations in 3 continents
One of their key actions: Election Observation Missions

Question 6

Framework of the CFSP

Answer 6

2007 Lisbon treaty: abolishment of pillar structure

Question 7

Defense Policy

Answer 7

1999: European Council adopts goal of creating a Defence Policy.
2003: first European Security Strategy is released , outlining key security threats and strategic priorities – launch of first EU military operation.
2007: Lisbon treaty has clause of mutual defence and clause of solidarity

Question 8

New iniciative CFSP

Answer 8

The EU Global Strategy’s Implementation Plan
The European Defense Action Plan
Cooperation with NATO
European Peace Facility

Question 9

Three possible scenarios

Answer 9

1. Security and Defense Cooperation
2. Shared Security and Defense
3. Common Defense and Security