CFSP and CSDP: Main aspects and basic choices (Art 36 TEU)

This procedure involves the European Council defining the overarching goals and strategic choices for the EU's Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) and Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP). It establishes the framework for how the EU handles international crises, protects its interests, and coordinates security efforts globally.

This affects EU member states' diplomatic strategies and military cooperation. It influences how the EU interacts with international partners like NATO and the Western European Union to ensure regional and global stability.