Adoption of decisions on the common security and defence policy of the European Union (Article 42, TEU)

Definition

Decisions relating to the common security and defence policy, including those initiating a mission as referred to in this Article, shall be adopted by the Council acting unanimously on a proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy or an initiative from a Member State.

The High Representative may propose the use of both national resources and Union instruments, together with the Commission where appropriate.

Related terms:

Parent term:

Provisions on the common security and defence policy of the European Union (Article 42, TEU)

Sibling terms:

The common security and defence policy of the European Union (Article 42, TEU)
The specific character of the common security and defence policy of NATO members (Article 42, TEU)
Member States and the common security and defence policy of the European Union (Article 42, TEU)
Function of the European Defence Agency in matters of common security and defence policy (Article 42, TEU)
Authorisation to implement a task within the common security and defence policy of the European Union (Article 42, TEU)
Structured cooperation of Member States with military capabilities fulfilling higher criteria (Article 42, TEU)
Assistance to a Member State which is a victim of armed aggression (Article 42, TEU)