Standing Committee on Operational Cooperation on Internal Security (COSI) - Main contents
This committee coordinates the EU member states' operational actions relating to law enforcement and the EU's internal security. It:
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-ensures effective operational cooperation on EU internal security matters
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-evaluates the general direction and efficiency of operational cooperation
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-assists the Council in reacting to terrorist attacks or natural or man-made disasters.
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COSI consists of high-level officials from each EU country's ministry of the interior and Commission representatives. Eurojust, Europol, Frontex and other relevant bodies may be invited to attend meetings as observers. It has an elected chair and its secretariat is provided by the Commission.