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While defense policy and decisions on military capabilities are matters for national governments in the European Union, the EU still plays a significant role in the defense and security sector through the development of civilian and military capabilities for conflict prevention and crisis management.
In July 2013, the EU launched a new action plan to take advantage of European level efficiencies and capacity to promote a more effective and cohesive European defense and security sector.
“In times of scarce resources, cooperation...