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Instrument for Stability (2007 – 2013)
The European Union (EU) leads external cooperation actions aimed at supporting the stability of third countries. The measures financed by the Instrument for Stability shall contribute to the preparedness for responding to natural or man-made disasters, and to rehabilitating countries following a disaster or a situation of instability.
ACT
Regulation (EC) No 1717/2006 of the Parliament and of the Council of 12 November 2006 establishing an Instrument for Stability.
SUMMARY
The Instrument for Stability finances cooperation actions for development and for financial, economic and technical cooperation led by the European Union (EU) in partnership with third countries. These actions aim to:
In the case of crisis or emerging crisis situations, including situations which could evolve into armed conflict, the Instrument for Stability contributes to protecting democracy, law and order, the safety of individuals, human rights and fundamental freedoms.
The cooperation actions can also support:
In cases where the situation of the country offers stable cooperation conditions, the Instrument for Stability can contribute, in particular, to:
Implementing the aid
The aid provided must take into account the actions led by the other European instruments for external assistance.
The implementation of the fund is based on geographical and thematic strategy documents, and on the multi-annual indicative programmes for each country. Special measures may also be adopted in response to exceptional crises or situations.
Beneficiaries of the funding
Several types of actors can receive funding from the Instrument for Stability, whether they are in the EU or in third countries. They may be local, regional or national authorities in the partner countries, international organisations, public or private organisations, non-governmental organisations and natural persons.
Context
The provisions of the Instrument for Stability repeal and replace the regulations concerning the rapid reaction mechanism and the different regulations concerning combating anti-personnel landmines.
References
Act |
Entry into force |
Deadline for transposition in the Member States |
Official Journal |
Regulation (EC) No 1717/2006 |
14.12.2007 |
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OJ L 327, 24.11.2006 |
RELATED ACTS
Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EC) No 1717/2006 establishing an Instrument for Stability [COM(2009) 195 final – Not published in the Official Journal]. This Proposal extends the application of the regulation for combating the illicit use of small arms and light weapons, in compliance with the aims of the Community’s cooperation policies.
Codecision procedure: (COD/2009/0058)
Last updated: 28.06.2011