PSC is responsible for the EU’s Common Foreign and Security Policy (CSFP) and the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP). The Committee monitors the international situation and issues proposals for policy objectives and recommendations for strategy options to the Council of Ministers. The PSC provides guidance to the Military Committee (EUMC), the Politico-Military Group (PMG) and the Committee for Civilian Aspects of Crisis Management (CIVCOM). It exercises political control and provides strategic direction to the EU’s military and civilian crisis management operations. Member States are represented in the PSC at ambassador level and meet twice a week, with extra meetings as required.

Contact Person:

Nikos Christodoulides

Coreper II

Telephone: +32 27395152

Mobile: +32 473400441

Email: nchristodoulides@mfa.gov.cy

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