{"id":74471,"date":"2022-04-04T15:00:34","date_gmt":"2022-04-04T23:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/?p=74471"},"modified":"2022-04-05T12:08:06","modified_gmt":"2022-04-05T20:08:06","slug":"strategic-compass-european-union-unveils-new-strategy-to-become-a-global-power","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/prophecy\/strategic-compass-european-union-unveils-new-strategy-to-become-a-global-power\/","title":{"rendered":"Strategic Compass: European Union Unveils New Strategy To Become A Global Power"},"content":{"rendered":"

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COGwriter<\/a><\/p>\n

A reader sent me a link to the following from the UK Express<\/em>:<\/p>\n

April 4, 2022<\/p>\n

Efforts by France and Germany to ramp up defence have certainly been welcomed by EU partners, but many are still asking: what exactly does that mean for European defence? …<\/p>\n

In the short-term, the focus will be strengthening NATO\u2019s eastern flank, says German Social Democrat Nils Schmid. But EU defence capabilities, he argues, should also be stepped up with a so-called \u201cStrategic Compass\u201d \u2013 a road map of sorts for EU defence and security. .<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\u201cThat also means being able to take action against non-military threats to Europe: against disinformation campaigns, cyber-attacks,\u201d he says. \u201cThis is what the strategic compass is for. And Germany and France must use it to actually achieve the targets of this strategic compass over the next few years\u201d.\u00a0 https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2022\/04\/04\/germany-eyes-french-election-hoping-recent-revival-of-bilateral-cooperation-will-not-suffe<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Here is something from an official EU website (bolding<\/strong> in source):<\/p>\n

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A Strategic Compass for the EU<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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The European Union<\/strong> has formally approved the Strategic Compass<\/strong>, at a time when we witness the return of war in Europe.<\/p>\n

The Compass gives the European Union an ambitious plan of action<\/strong> for strengthening the EU’s security and defence policy<\/strong> by 2030.<\/p>\n

The more hostile security environment requires us to make a quantum leap forward<\/strong> and increase our capacity and willingness to act, strengthen our resilience, and invest more and better in our defence capabilities.<\/p>\n

The strength of our Union lies in unity, solidarity and determination. The objective of the Strategic Compass is to make the EU a stronger and more capable security provider<\/strong>. The EU needs to be able to protect its citizens and to contribute to international peace and security. This is all the more important at a time when war has returned to Europe, following the unjustified and unprovoked Russian aggression against Ukraine, as well as of major geopolitical shifts. This Strategic Compass will enhance the EU\u2019s strategic autonomy and its ability to work with partners to safeguard its values and interests.<\/p>\n

A stronger and more capable EU in security and defence<\/strong> will contribute positively to global and transatlantic security and is complementary to NATO, which remains the foundation of collective defence for its members. It will also intensify support for the global rules-based order, with the United Nations at its core.<\/p>\n

The Strategic Compass provides a shared assessment of the strategic environment<\/strong> in which the EU is operating and of the threats and challenges<\/strong> the Union faces. The document makes concrete and actionable proposals, with a very precise timetable for implementation, in order to improve the EU’s ability to act decisively<\/strong> in crises and to defend its security and its citizens. https:\/\/www.eeas.europa.eu\/eeas\/strategic-compass-security-and-defence-1_en<\/a>\u00a0accessed 04\/04\/22<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Notice also the following:<\/p>\n

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European Union Unveils New Strategy To Become A Global Power<\/h3>\n

April 3, 2022<\/p>\n