EU Institute for Security Studies

The European Union Institute for Security Studies provides research and analysis on international issues to help the EU develop its foreign and security policy.

ACT

Council Decision 2014/75/CFSP of 10 February 2014 on the European Union Institute for Security Studies

SUMMARY

Through this Council decision, the European Union (EU) has decided to continue drawing on the expertise of the European Union Institute for Security Studies (EUISS) to provide research and analysis on international issues for the EU ’s common foreign and security policy (CFSP). The EUISS was originally set up in January 2002. It is based in Paris and has a liaison office in Brussels.

Through its research and analysis, the EUISS contributes to European decision-making in the area of the CFSP. In particular, it conducts analyses and provides a forum for debate on the EU’s external strategy in areas that include conflict prevention and peace-building. Its activities include organising networking events and workshops, as well as collecting relevant information for EU officials and experts. It also acts as an interface between the EU institutions and the world of external experts, including security actors.

The EUISS is managed by a Board and a director.

• The Board: the Board’s main responsibility is to adopt the institute’s annual and long-term work programme and the appropriate budget. By 30 November each year, the Board has to approve the institute’s annual work programme. The Board is made up of one representative from each EU Member State and one representative from the Commission. It meets at least twice a year and is chaired by the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. The director-general of the EU’s military staff may attend Board meetings. The Board may decide to set up ad hoc working groups or standing committees to deal with specific subjects.
• The director: the director is appointed by the Board on the basis of a recommendation by the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy for a term of 3 years with a possible 2-year extension. The director’s responsibilities include the day-to-day administration of the institute, drafting the institute’s annual work programme and annual report and preparing the work of the Board.

Last updated: 11.06.2014