EU begins work on European Security Strategy amid deteriorating security environment (osw.waw.pl)

• EU institutions have initiated work on a European Security Strategy (ESS) to address the deteriorating security environment.
• The ESS will be shorter and broader than previous documents, focusing on comprehensive security and pragmatic interests.
• Russia is expected to be identified as the primary threat, with emphasis on reducing dependence on the US.
• Operationalisation of Article 42(7) TEU is being planned with a handbook for three response scenarios.

"EU institutions have started drafting a new European Security Strategy (ESS) in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and tensions with the US. The strategy aims to redefine the EU's role, focusing on deterrence, defense industry consolidation, and reducing dependence on the US. It will identify Russia as the primary threat and emphasize comprehensive security. Concurrently, discussions are underway on operationalizing Article 42(7) TEU mutual assistance clause, with plans for a handbook covering conventional attacks on NATO members, non-NATO members, and hybrid threats."