EU Successfully Concludes Integrated Resolve 2024 Exercise

The European Union completed the EU Integrated Resolve 2024, a large-scale joint exercise designed to enhance its crisis response capabilities. Spanning six months, the initiative boosted preparedness for hybrid crises, improving coordination among EU institutions, member states, and partners like NATO through rigorous simulations.

The European Union (EU) has wrapped up the EU Integrated Resolve 2024, a comprehensive joint exercise spearheaded by the EU Council, European Commission, and European External Action Service. Over the past six months, the EU has meticulously planned and evaluated its ability to tackle complex crises.

Commencing on September 30, the exercise unfolded in two main phases. Initially, it focused on strategizing a 'Common Security and Defence Policy' military operation alongside managing a consular crisis. Subsequently, it delved into hybrid scenarios, such as evacuating EU citizens from conflict zones, involving active participation from EU bodies, 24 member states, the US, and Norway.

This initiative included debates among EU member ambassadors and the activation of the Council's Integrated Political Crisis Response, along with the Commission's crisis strategies like the Emergency Response Coordination Centre. Additionally, it enhanced EU-NATO staff cooperation, aligning with the 2016 EU-NATO Joint Declaration, thereby testing coordinated crisis management strategies.

Through this exercise, the EU has sharpened its crisis readiness aligned with the EU Strategic Compass, assimilating threat assessments, and response strategies. The simulations have equipped the EU to counter hybrid threats and misinformation, bolstering its capacity for swift and unified crisis management in future challenges.

(With inputs from agencies.)