Strategic Crisis Management in the EU

Scoping paper by the European Commission

This document defines the scope of the topic and presents the main question posed by the European Commission to the Scientific Advisory Mechanism. The aim is to produce a scientific opinion that answers the following central question: Based on a broad and multidisciplinary understanding, how can the EU strengthen its strategic crisis management?

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Strategic crisis management in the European Union: Evidence review report SAPEA. (2022)

Produced by the SAPEA consortium, this report brings together the analysis of a group of European experts from various disciplines, backgrounds and countries. The document served as the scientific basis for the policy recommendations presented by the Chief Scientific Advisors Group in the subsequent report.

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Strategic crisis management in the EU: improving EU crisis prevention, preparedness, response and resilience

This scientific opinion from the Group of Chief Scientific Advisers presents policy recommendations on how the European Union can strengthen its strategic crisis management. The document is accompanied by a statement on values in times of crisis.

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Values in times of crisis: Strategic crisis management in the EU

The European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies (EGE) emphasises that human dignity and solidarity must be at the heart of crisis management, with processes that make values explicit. The document explores the interconnection between public, common and individual interests, highlighting how values should guide the allocation of limited resources. It also emphasises the relevance of data, effective communication and public trust. Based on these considerations, the EGE presents a set of recommendations for policy makers and other stakeholders.

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