To that end, it will be informed in good time by the PSC.

It gives advice to the PSC on the termination option for an operation.

"The PSC will deal with all aspects of the CFSP, including the CESDP...".

The Commission informs the PSC of the measures it has adopted or is envisaging.

Based upon the EUMS evaluation, it provides advice and recommendation to the PSC:

the participation, where necessary, of the Chairman of the PSC in Coreper meetings;

during the operation, the Council will be kept informed through PSC reports presented by the Secretary-General/High Representative in his capacity as Chairman of the PSC.

For such measures the Secretary-General/High Representative acts with the PSC's assent.

The PSC shall inform the NAC before proposing to the Council the termination of the operation.

It provides military advice and makes recommendations to the PSC, at the latter's request or on its own initiative, acting within guidelines forwarded by the PSC, particularly with regard to:

The PSC will deal with all the tasks defined in Article 25 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU).

The PSC exercises "political control and strategic direction" of the EU's military response to the crisis.

The Member States inform the PSC of the measures they have adopted or are envisaging at the national level.

The PSC plays a major role in enhancing consultations, in particular with NATO and the third States involved.

The latter supports the PSC and provides it with intelligence in conditions appropriate to crisis management.

Acting in an international capacity, the CEUMC represents the EUMC at the PSC and the Council, as appropriate.

It develops and prioritises military strategic options as the basis for the military advice of the EUMC to the PSC by:

The EUMC is responsible for providing the PSC with military advice and recommendations on all military matters within the EU.

On the basis of the proceedings of the PSC, the Secretary-General/High Representative directs the activities of the Situation Centre.

This should include meetings at PSC/NAC and Military Committee level and regular contacts between EU and NATO Commanders in the region.

The AET draws on the expertise of the EU Military Committee through the PSC and, in a way to be defined, the EU National Armament Directors.

It supports the EUMC in its contributions to Initial Planning Guidance and Planning Directives of the Political and Security Committee (PSC).

In the light of political and operational developments, it provides new options to the EUMC as a basis for EUMC's military advice to the PSC.

It evaluates the strategic military options developed by the EUMS and forwards them to the PSC together with its evaluation and military advice.

NATO will be informed of developments in the situation by the appropriate bodies, in particular the PSC and the Chairman of the Military Committee.

The Chairman of the Military Committee (EUMC), who liaises with the European Union Military Staff (EUMS), takes part, where necessary, in PSC meetings;

As part of the development of military capabilities, the PSC will receive the opinion of the Military Committee assisted by the European Military Staff.

Upon the PSC's request, it issues an Initiating Directive to the Director General of the EUMS (DGEUMS) to draw up and present strategic military options.

Within this framework, the Head of the Team regularly reports to the Coreper and the PSC, through the ad hoc preparation group, on progress in the Team's work.

It shall apply as from a date established by the SG/HR upon consultation of the PSC and of the iMB/Military Committee and in principle before the end of June 2001.

The approach adopted at Helsinki makes the PSC the linchpin of the European security and defence policy (ESDP) and of the common foreign and security policy (CFSP):

The following arrangements will be put in place to enable the PSC to ensure full "political control and strategic direction" of a military crisis-management operation:

A Political and Security Committee (PSC) (hereinafter the Committee) shall be established as the standing formation of the Committee referred to in Article 25 of the Treaty.

participates as appropriate in the PSC with the right to contribute to discussions and attends the Council meetings when decisions with defence implications are to be taken, and

Without prejudice to Article 207 of the Treaty establishing the European Community, the PSC has a central role to play in the definition of and follow-up to the EU's response to a crisis.

with a view to launching an operation the PSC sends the Council a recommendation based on the opinions of the Military Committee in accordance with the usual Council preparation procedures.

After consulting the Presidency and without prejudice to Article 18 of the TEU, the Secretary-General/High Representative for the CFSP may chair the PSC, especially in the event of a crisis.

This Committee gives military advice and makes recommendations to the Political and Security Committee (PSC), as well as provides military direction to the European Union Military Staff (EUMS).

The Political and Security Committee (PSC) should be informed on a regular basis on all aspects of the mission, including through briefings by the EUSR and the Head of Mission/Police Commissioner as necessary.

The PSC shall take appropriate action with regard to participation arrangements and shall, if required, submit those to the Council, including on possible financial participation from third States in the common costs.

The Council hereby authorises the PSC to take, upon the recommendation of the Police Head of Mission and the Committee for Civilian Aspects of Crisis Management, the relevant decisions on acceptance of the proposed contributions.

To prepare the EU's response to a crisis, it is for the PSC to propose to the Council the political objectives to be pursued by the Union and to recommend a cohesive set of options aimed at contributing to the settlement of the crisis.

in accordance with Articles 18 and 26 of the TEU, the joint action will determine, in particular, the role of the Secretary-General/High Representative in the implementation of the measures falling within the "political control and strategic direction" exercised by the PSC.

Furthermore, in the event of a crisis the PSC is the Council body which deals with crisis situations and examines all the options that might be considered as the Union's response within the single institutional framework and without prejudice to the decision-making and implementation procedures of each pillar.

(9) In conformity with the guidelines of the European Council meeting at Nice on 7 to 9 December 2000, this Joint Action should determine the role of the Secretary- General/High Representative (SG/HR) in accordance with Articles 18 and 26 of the TEU in the implementation of measures falling within the political control and strategic direction exercised by the PSC, in accordance with Article 25 of the TEU.

(9) In conformity with the guidelines of the European Council meeting at Nice on 7 to 9 December 2000, this Joint Action should determine the role of the Secretary General/High representative in accordance with Articles 18 and 26 of the Treaty on European Union in the implementation of measures falling within the political control and strategic direction exercised by the Political and Security Committee (PSC), in accordance with Article 25 of the Treaty on European Union.

In particular the PSC will:

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The approach adopted at Helsinki makes the PSC the linchpin of the European security and defence policy (ESDP) and of the common foreign and security policy (CFSP): "The PSC will deal with all aspects of the CFSP, including the CESDP...".

The Council approved on 18 March 2003 the Operation Plan, submitted by the PSC in the light of the associated military advice.