Um C2 Comum Europeu de Defesa
Desafios Operacionais e Imperativos Estratégicos num Espaço de Segurança Fragmentado
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.47906/ND2025.171.05Keywords:
European Union, Common Security and Defence Policy, Command and Control, Strategic Autonomy, Military Headquarters, European Defence Integration, Crisis Management, EU Military Operations, Institutional Reform, Civil-military CooperationAbstract
This article examines the operational challenges and strategic imperatives associated with establishing a common command and control (C2) structure within the framework of the European Union’s Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) missions. It argues that the absence of a genuinely integrated political-military command continues to constrain the European Union (EU) operational effectiveness and strategic credibility. Drawing on lessons from three distinct missions, the article reflects on realistic proposals for the evolution of the EU’s C2 architecture, without ever resorting to the idea of a common European army. This study aims to contribute to the academic and political debate surrounding the consolidation of the CSDP, the revision of the Strategic Compass, and the broader pursuit of European strategic autonomy in defence.
