US military aid to Ukraine continues, especially under the previously approved military aid packages - Chief of CSDP of NSDC Kovalenko
This contradicts Politico's statement.
We hope for the best for Ukraine.
This contradicts Politico's statement.
We hope for the best for Ukraine.
January 25, 2025 at 9:43 AM
US military aid to Ukraine continues, especially under the previously approved military aid packages - Chief of CSDP of NSDC Kovalenko
This contradicts Politico's statement.
We hope for the best for Ukraine.
This contradicts Politico's statement.
We hope for the best for Ukraine.
The missions have a clear purpose: to help make crossings safer and more effective, support Palestinian police, and contribute to stability in the region.
Our CSDP missions continue to work with all interlocutors to fulfil their mandates. (2/3)
Our CSDP missions continue to work with all interlocutors to fulfil their mandates. (2/3)
August 13, 2026 at 10:02 AM
The missions have a clear purpose: to help make crossings safer and more effective, support Palestinian police, and contribute to stability in the region.
Our CSDP missions continue to work with all interlocutors to fulfil their mandates. (2/3)
Our CSDP missions continue to work with all interlocutors to fulfil their mandates. (2/3)
Russian FIMI about EU CSDP missions serves a broader geopolitical objective:
Presenting the EU as an ‘unreliable security partner’, while positioning Russia as the alternative.
Presenting the EU as an ‘unreliable security partner’, while positioning Russia as the alternative.
July 19, 2026 at 10:54 AM
Russian FIMI about EU CSDP missions serves a broader geopolitical objective:
Presenting the EU as an ‘unreliable security partner’, while positioning Russia as the alternative.
Presenting the EU as an ‘unreliable security partner’, while positioning Russia as the alternative.
...Official Monster Raving Loony Party at the Bootle by-election of 1990, where the cSDP had thought they had a chance to make a statement win or at least a narrow loss.
Within weeks the cSDP had voted to dissolve itself. (2/2)
Within weeks the cSDP had voted to dissolve itself. (2/2)
June 19, 2026 at 8:34 AM
...Official Monster Raving Loony Party at the Bootle by-election of 1990, where the cSDP had thought they had a chance to make a statement win or at least a narrow loss.
Within weeks the cSDP had voted to dissolve itself. (2/2)
Within weeks the cSDP had voted to dissolve itself. (2/2)
The Israeli authorities' decision to extend the mandates of the EU’s CSDP missions in Rafah and the West Bank until end of June 2027 is an important step after months of diplomatic negotiations. I thank the EEAS and involved Member States for their determined work in securing these extensions. (1/3)
August 13, 2026 at 10:02 AM
The Israeli authorities' decision to extend the mandates of the EU’s CSDP missions in Rafah and the West Bank until end of June 2027 is an important step after months of diplomatic negotiations. I thank the EEAS and involved Member States for their determined work in securing these extensions. (1/3)
We should openly discuss building and deepening a European military alliance outside of NATO and without the United States. We already have the CSDP, Nordic Cooperation, the British-Baltic JEF, and the French-Greek alliance. It's more urgent than ever with the prospect of the Americans leaving.
August 21, 2025 at 12:42 PM
We should openly discuss building and deepening a European military alliance outside of NATO and without the United States. We already have the CSDP, Nordic Cooperation, the British-Baltic JEF, and the French-Greek alliance. It's more urgent than ever with the prospect of the Americans leaving.
It starts by stating that AFD is against common EU security and defence policy. No to CSDP, no to the high representative. More sovereign national policy based on “realpolitik demands instead of fanciful ideologies”.
January 10, 2025 at 11:10 AM
It starts by stating that AFD is against common EU security and defence policy. No to CSDP, no to the high representative. More sovereign national policy based on “realpolitik demands instead of fanciful ideologies”.
”the European Union and Member States are ready to further contribute to security guarantees based on their respective competences and capabilities, in line with international law, including by exploring the possible use of common security and defence policy (CSDP) instruments”
March 6, 2025 at 10:02 PM
”the European Union and Member States are ready to further contribute to security guarantees based on their respective competences and capabilities, in line with international law, including by exploring the possible use of common security and defence policy (CSDP) instruments”
New post at EU Analytics - the second part of my look into EU decision-making on Gaza.
This post covers recognition, CSDP operations (there are actually two in place), humanitarian aid and the role of the European Parliament, whose recent 'silence' stood out to me.
This post covers recognition, CSDP operations (there are actually two in place), humanitarian aid and the role of the European Parliament, whose recent 'silence' stood out to me.
Who decides EU policy on Gaza? (Part II)
A look at who can take the EU decisions on Gaza - regarding recognition, CSDP operations, humanitarian aid and the role of the European Parliament
open.substack.com
August 15, 2025 at 7:46 AM
New post at EU Analytics - the second part of my look into EU decision-making on Gaza.
This post covers recognition, CSDP operations (there are actually two in place), humanitarian aid and the role of the European Parliament, whose recent 'silence' stood out to me.
This post covers recognition, CSDP operations (there are actually two in place), humanitarian aid and the role of the European Parliament, whose recent 'silence' stood out to me.
Russia hit Kryvyi Rih with a cluster ballistic missile — head of the CSDP at the NSDO Andrey Kovalenko
The enemy took this step deliberately so that there would be more victims.
#russiaMustPay
#russiaMustFall
#russianWarCrimes
The enemy took this step deliberately so that there would be more victims.
#russiaMustPay
#russiaMustFall
#russianWarCrimes
April 4, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Russia hit Kryvyi Rih with a cluster ballistic missile — head of the CSDP at the NSDO Andrey Kovalenko
The enemy took this step deliberately so that there would be more victims.
#russiaMustPay
#russiaMustFall
#russianWarCrimes
The enemy took this step deliberately so that there would be more victims.
#russiaMustPay
#russiaMustFall
#russianWarCrimes
4) The part on CSDP/ European security is interesting:
- support for qualified majority
- using intergovernmental formats to strengthen European security
- E3 (France, UK, Germany) is explicitly mentioned here - the Weimar triangle is not.
- support for qualified majority
- using intergovernmental formats to strengthen European security
- E3 (France, UK, Germany) is explicitly mentioned here - the Weimar triangle is not.
April 9, 2025 at 4:16 PM
4) The part on CSDP/ European security is interesting:
- support for qualified majority
- using intergovernmental formats to strengthen European security
- E3 (France, UK, Germany) is explicitly mentioned here - the Weimar triangle is not.
- support for qualified majority
- using intergovernmental formats to strengthen European security
- E3 (France, UK, Germany) is explicitly mentioned here - the Weimar triangle is not.
The NUP delegate red-faced & sputtering while the CSDP delegate chair looks at the crank with undisguised contempt, cutting him off the second time is up, making a joke assuring 'our respected colleague' that he'll ask CalSec to check the room where they keep the real Steyer autopsy for evidence.
May 18, 2026 at 9:53 AM
The NUP delegate red-faced & sputtering while the CSDP delegate chair looks at the crank with undisguised contempt, cutting him off the second time is up, making a joke assuring 'our respected colleague' that he'll ask CalSec to check the room where they keep the real Steyer autopsy for evidence.
The Council has decided to extend the mandate of the EU's maritime security operation EUNAVFOR ASPIDES until 28 February 2027.
This CSDP naval operation was established in 2024 to safeguard freedom of navigation in the Red Sea.
What are CSDP missions and operations? link.europa.eu/vcmNY7
This CSDP naval operation was established in 2024 to safeguard freedom of navigation in the Red Sea.
What are CSDP missions and operations? link.europa.eu/vcmNY7
February 23, 2026 at 9:50 AM
The Council has decided to extend the mandate of the EU's maritime security operation EUNAVFOR ASPIDES until 28 February 2027.
This CSDP naval operation was established in 2024 to safeguard freedom of navigation in the Red Sea.
What are CSDP missions and operations? link.europa.eu/vcmNY7
This CSDP naval operation was established in 2024 to safeguard freedom of navigation in the Red Sea.
What are CSDP missions and operations? link.europa.eu/vcmNY7
He is part of a fine British tradition of minor joke candidates, who mostly serve to highlight the absurdity of the entire process, but also occasionally have real effects on the body politic as a whole.
For example, the continuing Social Democratic Party (88-90) (cSDP) finished behind the... (1/2)
For example, the continuing Social Democratic Party (88-90) (cSDP) finished behind the... (1/2)
June 19, 2026 at 8:34 AM
He is part of a fine British tradition of minor joke candidates, who mostly serve to highlight the absurdity of the entire process, but also occasionally have real effects on the body politic as a whole.
For example, the continuing Social Democratic Party (88-90) (cSDP) finished behind the... (1/2)
For example, the continuing Social Democratic Party (88-90) (cSDP) finished behind the... (1/2)
The most striking detail: it took 25 years after creating CSDP and three years into full Russian invasion before EU leaders held a European Council meeting exclusively on defence. No formal Defence Council formation exists even now.
For a new volume edited by @vkreilinger.bsky.social and @gvonsydow.bsky.social, they asked 'who calls the shots' on European defence.
My contribution digs into why the answer is still the Council and how the member states retain the intergovernmental prerogative:
My contribution digs into why the answer is still the Council and how the member states retain the intergovernmental prerogative:
🚨 In the EU, defence policy has moved to the top of the political agenda. But who calls the shots? This is what @gvonsydow.bsky.social and I were asking. We are absolutely pleased that four experts, including @nvondarza.bsky.social, have joined this endeavour: A small booklet on European defence
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1/3
April 30, 2026 at 7:18 AM
The most striking detail: it took 25 years after creating CSDP and three years into full Russian invasion before EU leaders held a European Council meeting exclusively on defence. No formal Defence Council formation exists even now.
So nice to finally see many familiar faces working on peace operations, peacebuilding or crisis management missions here on #bluesky! This is a first try - happy to add whoever I have missed! #PeaceOperations #CrisisManagement #Peacebuilding #EU #UN #AU #CSDP
November 17, 2024 at 5:31 PM
So nice to finally see many familiar faces working on peace operations, peacebuilding or crisis management missions here on #bluesky! This is a first try - happy to add whoever I have missed! #PeaceOperations #CrisisManagement #Peacebuilding #EU #UN #AU #CSDP
EU CSDP strategic autonomy is non-negotiable. Including nuclear.
May 27, 2025 at 10:06 AM
EU CSDP strategic autonomy is non-negotiable. Including nuclear.
In this paper, we make a deep dive into the third country participation rules in all major current CSDP instruments and how they relate to the UK - from PESCO to EDA to the European Peace Facility and more:
February 18, 2025 at 3:26 PM
In this paper, we make a deep dive into the third country participation rules in all major current CSDP instruments and how they relate to the UK - from PESCO to EDA to the European Peace Facility and more:
Second, there are clear steps both sides could take within current political limits to improve defence cooperation, such as an administrative framework agreement with the European Defence Agency or an Agreement on Participation in CSDP operations.
However...
However...
February 18, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Second, there are clear steps both sides could take within current political limits to improve defence cooperation, such as an administrative framework agreement with the European Defence Agency or an Agreement on Participation in CSDP operations.
However...
However...
The opening tweet acknowledges substantial problems in the EU system. But the history of EU integration particularly in CSDP is also a constant process of American policymakers first demanding more of a European defence effort and then saying "but not like that!" When Europeans follow through
December 28, 2024 at 8:57 AM
The opening tweet acknowledges substantial problems in the EU system. But the history of EU integration particularly in CSDP is also a constant process of American policymakers first demanding more of a European defence effort and then saying "but not like that!" When Europeans follow through
On this #IWD, we recognise the work of our women colleagues in Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) missions, working to promote peace and security through the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda.
Read more: europa.eu/!FFXPGY
Read more: europa.eu/!FFXPGY
March 8, 2025 at 4:59 PM
On this #IWD, we recognise the work of our women colleagues in Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) missions, working to promote peace and security through the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda.
Read more: europa.eu/!FFXPGY
Read more: europa.eu/!FFXPGY
It’s something you hear the British talk about all the time as if it were an axiom, but you (well, I) never hear it said in EU CSDP/CFSP circles. The UK never had that much to offer on CSDP when it was a member; what more could it bring now?
September 1, 2024 at 4:14 PM
It’s something you hear the British talk about all the time as if it were an axiom, but you (well, I) never hear it said in EU CSDP/CFSP circles. The UK never had that much to offer on CSDP when it was a member; what more could it bring now?
We are looking for someone to lead our work on European defence. How to protect Europeans in a world of escalating threats?
Come and help shape the agenda. Deadline is 6 Jan. Something to ponder under the Xmas tree? #EUdefence
www.iss.europa.eu/about-us/opp...
Senior Policy Analyst for Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP)
The EUISS seeks to hire a Senior Policy Analyst for Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) - Deadline 6/1/2025
www.iss.europa.eu
December 18, 2024 at 7:07 AM
We are looking for someone to lead our work on European defence. How to protect Europeans in a world of escalating threats?
Come and help shape the agenda. Deadline is 6 Jan. Something to ponder under the Xmas tree? #EUdefence
www.iss.europa.eu/about-us/opp...
Better late than never. Remove the Russian spies and agents, get your defence spending to 5% GDP and be an effective member of NATO and EU CSDP.
July 27, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Better late than never. Remove the Russian spies and agents, get your defence spending to 5% GDP and be an effective member of NATO and EU CSDP.