Peace and security Who does what in the EU institutions

To implement its strategic goals for the pursuit of peace and security, the EU is mobilising all tools at its disposal to strengthen all dimensions of foreign policy in accordance with its values. Coordination and coherence in external action is a key priority in the von der Leyen ‘geopolitical Commission’. The Commission College therefore systematically discusses and decides upon external policy. A specific Group for External Coordination (EXCO) prepares the external aspects of College meetings on a weekly basis, aiming to enhance coordination between the Commission and the EEAS. In her political priorities, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen drew a link between peace and power: ‘Europe has always gained its power through peace, and its peace through power’ and pledged to strengthen the EU’s global action. To achieve this objective, the mobilisation and cooperation of all relevant EU institutions, actors and instruments is a prerequisite to delivering peace and security .