The author tries to paint a picture how planetary security could be a possible ‘grand mission’ for the EU and through this, laying a basis for the future of EU foreign, security and defence policy. Next to that within this policy brief, the author looks at how this challenge is likely to change the institutions and policies of the Union and what the EU could look like in 2025 as well as what it should look like.
The European Union faces major challenges regarding its foreign, security and defence policy. In 2020, it is one of the main topics how the EU is going to face China, Russia, and the USA on a geopolitical parquet. The new President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, wants to lead a geopolitical commission as she called it herself, and has already called on Europe “to learn the language of power”. According to the German Federal Foreign Office, Germany wants the European Commission to work on “uniting Europe on the inside and strengthening it on the out-side”. Therefore, Germany is helping to find solutions to conflicts and crises and campaigns for a multilateral order based on rules.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Intro.
- What is planetary security?
- Why does it matter?
- Change through the challenge..
- Change of institutions
- Change of policies.......
- Foreign policy (CFSP).
- Security and defence policy (CSDP)...
- A grand mission?
- The EU in 2025
- What will it look like?
- What should it look like?
- Conclusion...........
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This policy brief aims to explore the potential of planetary security as a "grand mission" for the European Union's foreign, security, and defense policy. The author investigates how this challenge could shape the future of EU institutions and policies, considering the Union's role in a global context.
- The concept of planetary security and its significance for the EU.
- The potential impact of planetary security on EU institutions and policies.
- The EU's potential future role in global affairs, particularly in foreign, security, and defense policy.
- The possibility of a "grand mission" for the EU, using examples such as the GDPR and the European Green Deal.
- The EU's position in relation to other global actors, including China, Russia, and the United States.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Intro.: This chapter introduces the concept of planetary security and highlights its relevance in the context of the EU's foreign, security, and defense policy. It discusses the EU's position in a globalized world, referencing statements from Ursula von der Leyen and the German Federal Foreign Office.
- Change through the challenge..: This section explores the potential impact of planetary security on EU institutions and policies. It examines the necessary changes in both organizational structures and policy strategies to address this challenge effectively.
- The EU in 2025: This chapter contemplates the future of the EU in the context of planetary security. It considers both what the EU might look like in 2025 based on current trends and what the EU should strive to become in order to effectively address the challenges of planetary security.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This policy brief focuses on key topics including planetary security, EU foreign policy, security and defense policy, institutional change, policy reform, "grand mission," global governance, EU institutions, and the future of the EU in a globalized world.
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- Stefan G. Raul (Autor), 2020, Could planetary security be a possible "grand mission" for EU foreign, security and defence policy?, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/907354
