Ten years of European Security and Defence Policy

2009 is a landmark year for the EU’s role in the world, for it marks ten years of the European Security and Defense Policy, during which the EU became a global provider of security, making a real difference in the lives of people all over the world. Moreover, the EU is on the threshold of a new era as the Lisbon Treaty enters into force and provides fresh impetus for external action.

BRUSSELS – 2009 is a landmark year for the European Union's role in the world. It marks ten years of European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP), during which the EU became a global provider of security, making a real difference to people's lives all over the world. At the same time, we are on the threshold of a new era when the Lisbon Treaty enters into force and provides fresh impetus for our external action.

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