prop · H50344 · 2017-11-22 00:00:00 — “(b) bring their defence apparatus into line with each other as far as possible, particularly by harmonising the identification of their military needs, by pooling and, where appropriate, specialising their defence means and capabilities, and by encouraging cooperation in the fields of training and logistics.” 6.Playing a substantial role in capability development within the EU, including within the framework of CARD, in order to ensure the availability of the necessary capabilities for achieving the level of ambition in Europe. 7.Commitment to support the CARD to the maximum extent possible acknowledging the voluntary nature of the review and individual constraints of participating Member States. 8.Commitment to the intensive involvement of a future in multinational procurement with identified EU added value. 9.Commitment to drawing up harmonised requirements for all capability development projects agreed by participating Member States. 10.Commitment to considering the joint use of existing capabilities in order to optimize the available resources and improve their overall effectiveness. 11.Commitment to ensure increasing efforts in the cooperation on cyber defence, such as information sharing, training and operational support. “(c) take concrete measures to enhance the availability, interoperability, flexibility and deployability of their forces, in particular by identifying common objectives regarding the commitment of forces, including possibly reviewing their national decision-making procedures.” 12.With regard to availability and deployability of the forces, the participating Member States are committed to: Making available formations, that are strategically deployable, for the realization of the EU LoA, in addition to a potential deployment of an EUBG. This commitment does neither cover a readiness force, a standing force nor a stand by force. Developing a solid instrument (e.g. a data base) which will only be accessible to participating Member States and contributing nations to record available and rapidly deployable capabilities in order to facilitate and accelerate the Force Generation Process. Aiming for fast-tracked political commitment at national level, including possibly reviewing their national decisionmaking procedures. Providing substantial support within means and capabilities to CSDP operations (e.g. EUFOR) and missions (e.g. EU Training Missions) - with personnel, materiel, training, exercise support, infrastructure or otherwise - which have been unanimously decided by the Council, without prejudice to any decision on contributions to CSDP operations and without prejudice to any constitutional constraints. Substantially contributing to EU BG by confirmation of contributions in principle at least four years in advance, with a stand-by period in line with the EU BG concept, obligation to carry out EU BG exercises for the EU BG force package (framework nation) and/or to participate in these exercises (all EU Member States participating in EU BG). Simplifying and standardizing cross border military transport in Europe for enabling rapid deployment of military materiel and personnel. 13.With regard to interoperability of forces, the participating Member States are committed to: Developing the interoperability of their forces by: Commitment to agree on common evaluation and validation criteria for the EU BG force package aligned with NATO standards while maintaining national certification. Commitment to agree on common technical and operational standards of forces acknowledging that they need to ensure interoperability with NATO. Optimizing multinational structures: participating Member States could commit to joining and playing an role in the main existing and possible future structures partaking in European external action in the military field (EUROCORPS, EUROMARFOR, EUROGENDFOR, MCCE/ATARES/SEOS). 14.Participating Member States will strive for an ambitious approach to common funding of military CSDP operations and missions, beyond what will be defined as common cost according to the council decision. “(d) work together to ensure that they take the necessary measures to make good, including through multinational approaches, and without prejudice to undertakings in this regard within the , the shortfalls perceived in the framework of the ‘Capability Development Mechanism.’” 15.Help to overcome capability shortcomings identified under the Capability Development Plan (CDP) and CARD. These capability projects shall increase Europe’s strategic autonomy and strengthen Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB). 16.Consider as a priority a European collaborative approach in order to fill capability shortcomings identified at national level and, as a general rule, only use an exclusively national approach if such an examination has been already carried out. 17.Take part in at least one project under the PESCO which develops or provides capabilities identified as strategically relevant by Member States. “(e) take part, where appropriate, in the development of major joint or European equipment programmes in the framework of 18.Commitment to the use of as forum for joint capability development and consider the OCCAR as the preferred collaborative program managing organization. 19.Ensure that all projects with regard to capabilities led by participating Member States make defence industry more competitive via an appropriate industrial policy which avoids unnecessary overlap. 20.Ensure that the cooperation programmes - which must only benefit entities which demonstrably provide added value on EU territory - and the acquisition strategies adopted by the participating Member States will have a positive impact on the EDTIB. 3.Participating Member States remain at the center of the decision making process while coordinating with the High Representative PESCO is a framework driven by participating Member States and remains primarily within their remit. Transparency is ensured for nonparticipating EU Member States. To ensure a proper coordination of PESCO with the overall common security and defence policy (CSDP), of which it is an integral part, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy will be fully involved in proceedings relating to PESCO. The High Representative will be in charge of managing the annual assessment called for by Council and laid out in part 4 below. The EEAS, including the EU Military Staff (EUMS), and the will ensure the Secretariat of the PESCO in close coordination with () Deputy Secretary General on CSDP and Crisis Response. In accordance with the TEU, Article 3 of Protocol 10 and the Council Decision establishing , the will support the High representative as regards the capability development aspects of PESCO. The EEAS will support the High Representative, in particular on the operational aspects of PESCO, including through the EU Military Staff and other CSDP structures. It is noted that according to Art 41 (1) of the TEU the “administrative expenditure to which the implementation of this Chapter gives rise for the institutions shall be charged to the Union budget”. 4.The governance comprises of two levels of governance with an overarching level in charge of maintaining the coherence and the ambition of the PESCO, complemented by specific governance procedures for PESCO projects a.The overarching level will be in charge of the coherence and credible implementation of the PESCO. It will be based on existing structures. When the EU Foreign and Defence ministers are gathering in a joint /Defence meeting (usually twice per year), they could deal with PESCO issues. When the Council convenes to deal with PESCO issues, voting rights are reserved to the representatives of the participating Member States. On this occasion, participating Member States might adopt new projects by unanimity (in accordance with Article 46 (6) TEU), receive assessments of participating Member States efforts, in particular those detailed in part 3 of this , and could confirm the participation of another by qualified majority after consulting the High Representative, in accordance with Article 46 (3) TEU. As a last resort, the Council may suspend the participation of a who no longer fulfils the criteria, given beforehand a clearly defined timeframe for individual consultation and reaction measures, or is no longer able or willing to meet the PESCO commitments and obligations, in accordance with Article 46 (4) TEU. Relevant existing Council preparatory bodies will in “PESCO format”, that is with all EU Member States present, but with arrangement reflecting that only participating Member States have voting rights in the PSC meetings in ”PESCO format” could be convened to address common matters of interest among the participating Member States, to plan and discuss projects, or to discuss new memberships in PESCO. Its work will be supported by PMG meetings in PESCO format. will also be convened in PESCO format and in particular asked for military advice. In addition informal meetings can take place with the participating Member States only. b.The governance of projects i.PESCO project scrutiny will be based on an assessment by the High Representative, relying on EEAS, including EUMS, and , projects selection will require a council decision Participating Member States are free to submit any project they deem useful for the purposes of PESCO. They will publicize their intention in order to support and collectively submit projects to the PESCO Secretariat, and share them simultaneously with all participating Member States. Projects should help to fulfill the commitments referred to in of the notification, many of which are calling for the development, or provision, of capabilities identified by Member States as strategically relevant and with commonly agreed EU added value as well as asking for providing substantial support within means and capabilities to CSDP operations (EUFOR) and missions (e.g. EU Training missions) in accordance with Article 42.6 TEU. To ensure coherence and consistency of diverse PESCO projects we suggest a limited number of specifically mission and operation focused projects in line with the EU level of ambition. Other projects would support these projects by playing a facilitating and enabling role. The projects should be grouped accordingly. The PESCO Secretariat will coordinate the assessment of projects proposals. With regard to capability development projects, the will ensure that there is no duplication with existing initiatives also in other institutional contexts. For the operation and mission focused projects, the EUMS will assess compliance with and contribution to the operational needs of the EU and its Member States. On this basis, the High Representative will provide a recommendation identifying those projects’ proposals that are the most ambitious, contribute to the EU LoA and are best suited to further Europe’s strategic autonomy. The project portfolio shall reflect an appropriate balance between projects which are more in the area of capability development and those who are more in the area of operations and missions. The High Representative recommendation will provide inputs for the Council to decide on the list of PESCO projects within the PESCO framework following a military advice by the EUMC in PESCO format and through PSC in PESCO format. shall decide by unanimity, as constituted by the votes of the representatives of the participating Member States, according to Article 46 (6) TEU. Non-participating EU Member States can always indicate their intention to participate in projects by pledging to the commitments and joining PESCO. Third States may exceptionally be invited by project participants, in accordance with general arrangements to be decided in due time by the Council in accordance with Article 46 (6) TEU. They would need to provide substantial added value to the project, contribute to strengthening PESCO and the CSDP and meet more demanding commitments. will not grant decision powers to such Third States in the governance of Moreover, the Council in PESCO format will decide if the conditions set out in the general arrangements are met by each invited by the respective project participants. ii.Project governance lies first with the participating Member States When deciding on the list of PESCO projects by the Council a list of the participating Member States associated to a project must be attached. Those Member States participating in a project will have collectively submitted the project in beforehand. Participating Member States associated to a project will agree among themselves, by unanimity, the modalities and the scope of their cooperation, including the necessary contribution needed to join the project. They will establish the governance rules of the project and will decide on the admission of further participating Member States during the project cycle, with participating or status. However a common set of governance rules should be developed which could be adapted within individual projects. This would ensure a form of standardization in the governance across all projects and ease their initiation. For capability development projects in particular, project management (specifications, acquisition strategy, choice of the executive agency, selection of the industrial companies, etc.) will remain the exclusive responsibility of the participating Member States associated to the project. Participating Member States shall inform non-participating Member States about projects as appropriate. 5.A precise phased approach with realistic and binding objectives for each phase The commitments undertaken by the participating Member States will be fulfilled through national efforts, and concrete projects. A realistic phased approach is key to preserve the participation of a vanguard of Member States in PESCO and thus, to preserve the principles of ambition and inclusiveness. While participating Member States will work towards achieving all of their commitments as soon as PESCO is officially launched, some commitments can be fulfilled sooner than others. To that end, a phased approach has to be agreed by the participating Member States. The phases will take into account other existing calendar items (such as the implementation of the EDAP, the launch of the next Multiannual Financial Framework in 2021, and commitments already undertaken by Member States in other frameworks). Two respective phases (2018-2021 and 2021-2025) will allow for the sequencing of commitments. After 2025, a review process will take place. To that end participating Member States will assess the fulfillment of all PESCO commitments and decide on new commitments, with a view to embark on a new stage towards European security and defence integration. 6.The Governance of PESCO requires a well-designed and ambitious assessment mechanism based on national Implementation plans All participating Member States stand guarantor and the High Representative will report on the fulfillment of the commitments, in line with the principle of regular assessment set by the Protocol 10 (Article The binding nature and the credibility of the commitments agreed upon will be ensured through a two layer assessment mechanism: a.The “National Implementation Plan” To demonstrate the capability and willingness of each participating to fulfill agreed commitments, they commit to submit before the adoption of the Council decision establishing PESCO, a national Implementation Plan outlining their ability how to meet the binding commitments. As a matter of transparency, access to those Implementation Plans will be granted to all participating Member States. Assessment of the provision of participating Member States to fulfill the agreed commitments will be conducted on an annual basis based on the national Implementation Plans, through the PESCO Secretariat under the High Representative’s authority (supported by the as regards the defense investments and capability development and by the EEAS, including the EUMS, as regards the operational aspects). Under the responsibility of the council, this assessment shall be sent to the PSC (in PESCO format) as well as to the EUMC (in PESCO format) for its advice. The assessors will focus on the credibility of PESCO commitments by screening Implementation Plans, factual provisions and contributions to projects. After PESCO has been launched, the participating Member States will update their national Implementation Plans as appropriate based on the phased approach requirement. At the beginning of every phase, commitments will be detailed through more precise objectives set among participating Member States in order to facilitate the assessment process. b.An annual and a at the end of every phase At least once per year, the joint FAC/Defence will receive a report from the High Representative, based on the contributions of (in accordance with Article 3 of Protocol 10) and the EEAS, including the EUMS. This report will detail the status of PESCO implementation, including the respect, by each participating , of its commitments, in coherence with its National Implementation Plan. This report, after an EUMC advice, will serve as a basis for Council recommendations and decisions adopted in accordance with Article 46 of the TEU. At the end of every phase (2021; 2025) a exercise will be conducted assessing the respect of the commitments foreseen to have been fulfilled during that phase, deciding on the launching of the next phase and updating, if needed, the commitments for the next phase. Utdrag ur protokoll vid regeringssammanträde Närvarande: Statsrådet , ordförande, och statsråden , , , , , Fritzon Regeringen beslutar proposition 2017/18:44 deltagande i det permanenta strukturerade samarbetet inom Europeiska Unionen