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Crisis management – framework for participation agreements
Agreement between the EU and Peru and Decision (EU) 2022/2193 on its signing and conclusion
Agreement between the EU and Vietnam and Decision (EU) 2019/1803 on its signing and conclusion
Agreement between the EU and Jordan and Decision (CFSP) 2019/1328 on its signing and conclusion
Agreement between the EU and Bosnia and Herzegovina and Decision (CFSP) 2015/1967 on its signing and conclusion
Agreement between the EU and Australia and Decision (EU) 2015/916 on its signing and conclusion
Agreement between the EU and Colombia and Decision 2014/538/CFSP on its signing and conclusion
Agreement between the EU and South Korea and Decision 2014/326/CFSP on its signing and conclusion
Agreement between the EU and Chile and Decision 2014/71/CFSP on its signing and conclusion
Agreement between the EU and Georgia and Decision 2014/15/EU (see corrigendum) on its signing and conclusion
Agreement between the EU and Moldova and Decision 2013/12/CFSP on its signing and conclusion
Agreement between the EU and North Macedonia and Decision 2012/768/CFSP on its signing and conclusion
Agreement between the EU and Albania and Decision 2012/344/CFSP on its signing and conclusion
Agreement between the EU and New Zealand and Decision 2012/315/CFSP on its signing and conclusion
Agreement between the EU and Serbia and Decision 2011/361/CFSP on its signing and conclusion
Framework Agreement between the EU and the United States and Decision 2011/318/CFSP on its signing and conclusion
Agreement between the EU and Montenegro and Decision 2011/133/CFSP on its signing and conclusion
Agreement between the EU and Turkey and Decision 2006/482/CFSP on its signing and conclusion
Agreement between the EU and Canada and Decision 2005/851/CFSP on its signing and conclusion
Agreement between the EU and Ukraine and Decision 2005/495/CFSP on its signing and conclusion
Agreement between the EU and Norway and Decision 2005/191/CFSP on its signing and conclusion
Agreement between the EU and Iceland and Decision 2005/191/CFSP on its signing and conclusion
Article 37 of the Treaty on European Union and Article 218 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union provide the necessary legal background conferring authority for the EU to conclude agreements with non-EU countries concerning their participation in EU crisis management operations.
EU crisis management
Participation in EU crisis management operations
Status of the non-EU country contingent seconded to an EU-led operation
Conduct of operations
Waiver of claims
As part of each agreement, the EU and the non-EU country waive claims against the other party for damages resulting from the performance of their official duties, except in cases of gross negligence or wilful misconduct. This waiver of claims must be declared by the country concerned and by each EU Member State.
The EU–UN framework agreement entered into force on 29 September 2020.
Country |
Decision |
Agreement |
Peru |
22 December 2021 |
— |
Vietnam |
18 July 2019 |
— |
Jordan |
18 February 2019 |
— |
Bosnia and Herzegovina |
9 March 2012 |
— |
Australia |
22 July 2013 |
— |
Colombia |
8 July 2014 |
— |
South Korea |
28 January 2014 |
— |
Chile |
18 November 2013 |
— |
Georgia |
18 November 2013 |
— |
Moldova |
25 October 2012 |
— |
North Macedonia |
9 March 2012 |
29 October 2012 |
Albania |
23 March 2012 |
5 June 2012 |
New Zealand |
19 December 2011 |
— |
Serbia |
20 December 2010 |
8 June 2011 |
United States |
31 March 2011 |
17 May 2011 |
Montenegro |
21 February 2011 |
22 February 2011 |
Turkey |
10 March 2006 |
— |
Canada |
21 November 2005 |
— |
Ukraine |
13 June 2005 |
1 May 2008 |
Norway |
18 October 2004 |
1 January 2005 |
Iceland |
18 October 2004 |
1 April 2005 |
NB:
For further information, see:
Framework Agreement between the European Union and the United Nations for the Provision of Mutual Support in the context of their respective missions and operations in the field (OJ L 389, 19.11.2020, pp. 2–20).
Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Peru establishing a framework for the participation of the Republic of Peru in European Union crisis management operations (OJ L 292, 11.11.2022, pp. 14–23).
Agreement between the European Union and the Government of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam establishing a framework for the participation of Viet Nam in European Union crisis management operations (OJ L 276, 29.10.2019, pp. 3–11).
Agreement between the European Union and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan establishing a framework for the participation of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in European Union crisis management operations (OJ L 207, 7.8.2019, pp. 3–11).
Agreement between the European Union and Bosnia and Herzegovina establishing a framework for the participation of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the European Union crisis management operations (OJ L 288, 4.11.2015, pp. 4–11).
Agreement between the European Union and Australia establishing a framework for the participation of Australia in European Union crisis management operations (OJ L 149, 16.6.2015, pp. 3–10).
Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Colombia establishing a framework for the participation of the Republic of Colombia in European Union crisis management operations (OJ L 251, 23.8.2014, pp. 8–15).
Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Korea establishing a framework for the participation of the Republic of Korea in European Union crisis management operations (OJ L 166, 5.6.2014, pp. 3–10).
Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Chile establishing a framework for the participation of the Republic of Chile in European Union crisis management operations (OJ L 40, 11.2.2014, pp. 2–7).
Agreement between the European Union and Georgia establishing a framework for the participation of Georgia in European Union crisis management operations (OJ L 14, 18.1.2014, pp. 2–7).
Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Moldova establishing a framework for the participation of the Republic of Moldova in European Union crisis management operations (OJ L 8, 12.1.2013, pp. 2–7).
Agreement between the European Union and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia establishing a framework for the participation of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia in European Union crisis management operations (OJ L 338, 12.12.2012, pp. 3–10).
Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Albania establishing a framework for the participation of the Republic of Albania in the European Union crisis management operations (OJ L 169, 29.6.2012, pp. 2–7).
Agreement between the European Union and New Zealand establishing a framework for the participation of New Zealand in European Union crisis management operations (OJ L 160, 21.6.2012, pp. 2–7).
Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Serbia establishing a framework for the participation of the Republic of Serbia in European Union crisis management operations (OJ L 163, 23.6.2011, pp. 2–7).
Framework Agreement between the United States of America and the European Union on the participation of the United States of America in European Union crisis management operations (OJ L 143, 31.5.2011, pp. 2–6).
Agreement between the European Union and Montenegro establishing a framework for the participation of Montenegro in European Union crisis management operations (OJ L 57, 2.3.2011, pp. 2–7).
Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Turkey establishing a framework for the participation of the Republic of Turkey in the European Union crisis management operations (OJ L 189, 12.7.2006, pp. 17–22).
Agreement between the European Union and Canada establishing a framework for the participation of Canada in the European Union crisis management operations (OJ L 315, 1.12.2005, pp. 21–26).
Agreement between the European Union and Ukraine establishing a framework for the participation of Ukraine in the European Union crisis management operations (OJ L 182, 13.7.2005, pp. 29–34).
Agreement between the European Union and the Kingdom of Norway establishing a framework for the participation of the Kingdom of Norway in the European Union crisis-management operations (OJ L 67, 14.3.2005, pp. 8–13).
Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Iceland establishing a framework for the participation of the Republic of Iceland in the European Union crisis-management (OJ L 67, 14.3.2005, pp. 2–7).
Council Decision (EU) 2022/2193 of 22 December 2021 on the signing and conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Peru establishing a framework for the participation of the Republic of Peru in European Union crisis management operations (OJ L 292, 11.11.2022, pp. 12–13).
Council Decision (EU) 2019/1803 of 18 July 2019 on the signing and conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Government of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam establishing a framework for the participation of Viet Nam in European Union crisis management operations (OJ L 276, 29.10.2019, pp. 1–2).
Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/1328 of 18 February 2019 on the signing and conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan establishing a framework for the participation of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in European Union crisis management operations (OJ L 207, 7.8.2019, pp. 1–2).
Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/1967 of 9 March 2012 on the signing and conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and Bosnia and Herzegovina establishing a framework for the participation of Bosnia and Herzegovina in European Union crisis management operations (OJ L 288, 4.11.2015, pp. 2–3).
Council Decision (EU) 2015/916 of 22 July 2013 on the signing and conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and Australia establishing a framework for the participation of Australia in European Union crisis management operations (OJ L 149, 16.6.2015, pp. 1–2).
Council Decision 2014/15/CFSP of 18 November 2013 on the signing and conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and Georgia establishing a framework for the participation of Georgia in European Union crisis management operations (OJ L 14, 18.1.2014, p. 1).
Successive amendments to Decision 2014/15/CFSP have been incorporated into the original document. This consolidated version is of documentary value only.
Council Decision 2014/71/CFSP of 18 November 2013 on the signing and conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Chile establishing a framework for the participation of the Republic of Chile in European Union crisis management operations (OJ L 40, 11.2.2014, p. 1).
Council Decision 2014/538/CFSP of 8 July 2014 on the signing and conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Colombia establishing a framework for the participation of the Republic of Colombia in European Union crisis management operations (OJ L 251, 23.8.2014, p. 7).
Council Decision 2014/326/CFSP of 28 January 2014 on the signing and conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Korea establishing a framework for the participation of the Republic of Korea in European Union crisis management operations (OJ L 166, 5.6.2014, pp. 1–2).
Council Decision 2013/12/CFSP of 25 October 2012 on the signing and conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Moldova establishing a framework for the participation of the Republic of Moldova in European Union crisis management operations (OJ L 8, 12.1.2013, p. 1).
Council Decision 2012/768/CFSP of 9 March 2012 on the signing and conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia establishing a framework for the participation of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia in European Union crisis management operations (OJ L 338, 12.12.2012, pp. 1–2).
Council Decision 2012/344/CFSP of 23 March 2012 on the signing and conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Albania establishing a framework for the participation of the Republic of Albania in European Union crisis management operations (OJ L 169, 29.6.2012, p. 1).
Council Decision 2012/315/CFSP of 19 December 2011 on the signing and conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and New Zealand establishing a framework for the participation of New Zealand in European Union crisis management operations (OJ L 160, 21.6.2012, p. 1).
Council Decision 2011/361/CFSP of 20 December 2010 on the signing and conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Serbia establishing a framework for the participation of the Republic of Serbia in European Union crisis management operations (OJ L 163, 23.6.2011, p. 1).
Council Decision 2011/318/CFSP of 31 March 2011 on the signing and conclusion of the Framework Agreement between the United States of America and the European Union on the participation of the United States of America in European Union crisis management operations (OJ L 143, 31.5.2011, p. 1).
Council Decision 2011/133/CFSP of 21 February 2011 on the signing and conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and Montenegro establishing a framework for the participation of Montenegro in European Union crisis management operations (OJ L 57, 2.3.2011, p. 1).
Council Decision 2006/482/CFSP of 10 April 2006 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Turkey establishing a framework for the participation of the Republic of Turkey in the European Union crisis management operations (OJ L 189, 12.7.2006, p. 16).
Council Decision 2005/851/CFSP of 21 November 2005 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and Canada establishing a framework for the participation of Canada in the European Union crisis management operations (OJ L 315, 1.12.2005, p. 20).
Council Decision 2005/495/CFSP of 13 June 2005 concerning the conclusion of an Agreement between the European Union and Ukraine establishing a framework for the participation of Ukraine in the European Union crisis management operations (OJ L 182, 13.7.2005, p. 28).
Council Decision 2005/191/CFSP of 18 October 2004 concerning the conclusion of agreements between the European Union and the Republic of Iceland, the Kingdom of Norway and Romania establishing a framework for the participation of the Republic of Iceland, the Kingdom of Norway and Romania in the European Union crisis-management operations (OJ L 67, 14.3.2005, p. 1).
Consolidated version of the Treaty on European Union – Title V – General provisions on the Union’s external action and specific provisions on the common foreign and security policy – Chapter 2 – Specific provisions on the common foreign and security policy – Section 1 – Common provisions – Article 37 (ex Article 24 TEU) (OJ C 202, 7.6.2016, p. 36).
Consolidated version of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union – Part Five – The Union’s external action – Title V – International agreements – Article 218 (ex Article 300 TEC) (OJ C 202, 7.6.2016, pp. 144–146).
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