Aspin proposed the concept during an informal meeting in Travemunde, 19-21 October 1993. In the moths following Travemunde many questions were raised. Nevertheless, the Concept was approved during the Brussels summit on 10-11 January 1994. In Brussels it was also agreed that active support should be given to the development of a CFSP, which had been decided upon in Maastricht. Not much has been achieved in this field.
Some politicians actively oppose the development of European capabilities.
This would signal intention of Europeans to carry out operations without the Americans. This could undermine NATO and the transatlantic link. Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen, European defense initiatives, including the development of the CJTF-concept reflects the constant struggle between Europeanists and Atlanticists. This became apparent when political guidelines for CJTF were developed. The difference between France and the US over the political control of deployed forces.