Political and Security Committee (PSC)

The Political and Security Committee is responsible for the EU’s Common Foreign and Security Policy (CSFP) and the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP). It:

  • monitors the international situation
  • recommends strategic approaches and policy options to the Council
  • provides guidance to the Military Committee, the Politico-Military Group and the Committee for Civilian Aspects of Crisis Management
  • ensures political control and strategic direction of crisis management operations.

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Composition

The PSC is composed of member states' ambassadors based in Brussels and is chaired by the representatives from the European External Action Service. It meets twice a week, and more often if necessary.