{"id":131729,"date":"2023-03-13T11:13:13","date_gmt":"2023-03-13T10:13:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cde.ual.es\/?p=131729"},"modified":"2023-03-13T11:13:13","modified_gmt":"2023-03-13T10:13:13","slug":"european-union-updates-its-maritime-security-strategy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cde.ual.es\/en\/european-union-updates-its-maritime-security-strategy\/","title":{"rendered":"European Union updates its Maritime Security strategy"},"content":{"rendered":"

The European Commission and the High Representative adopted a Joint Communication on an enhanced EU Maritime Security Strategy<\/a>\u00a0to ensure a peaceful use of the seas and safeguard the maritime domain against new threats. They have also adopted an\u00a0updated Action Plan<\/u><\/a>\u00a0through which the Strategy will be implemented.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Maritime security is vital to the European Union and its Member States. Together, the EU’s Member States form the largest combined exclusive economic zone in the world. The EU economy depends greatly on a safe and secure ocean. Over 80% of global trade is seaborne and about two-thirds of the world’s oil and gas is either extracted at sea or transported by sea. Up to 99% of global data flows are transmitted through undersea cables. The global maritime domain must be secure to unlock the full potential of the oceans and the sustainable blue economy. The EU intends to reinforce the wide range of tools it has at its disposal to promote maritime security, both civilian and military.<\/p>\n

Adapting to new threats<\/strong><\/p>\n

Security threats and challenges have multiplied since the adoption of the EU Maritime Security Strategy in 2014, requiring new and enhanced action. Long-standing illicit activities, such as piracy, armed robbery at sea, smuggling of migrants and trafficking of human beings, arms and narcotics, as well as terrorism remain critical challenges. But new and evolving threats must also be dealt with increasing geopolitical competition, climate change and degradation of the marine environment and hybrid and cyber-attacks.<\/p>\n

This is an opportunity to drive forward sustainable solutions to the multiple maritime security issues the EU and the international community face. It is also an opportunity to enhance the EU’s role and credibility in the international arena. Recent geopolitical developments, such as Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine, are a forceful reminder that the EU needs to enhance its security and step up its capacity to act not only on its own territory and its own waters, but also in its neighbourhood and beyond.<\/p>\n

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La Uni\u00f3n Europea anuncia que invertir\u00e1 816,5 M \u20ac en acciones para proteger el oc\u00e9ano<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Una Estrategia de Seguridad Mar\u00edtima de la UE (ESMUE) actualizada<\/strong><\/p>\n

An updated European Maritime Security Strategy (EUMSS)<\/h3>\n

The updated EUMSS is a framework for the EU to take action to protect its interests at sea, and to protect its citizens, values and economy.<\/p>\n

The updated Maritime Security Strategy promotes international peace and security, as well as respect for international rules and principles, while ensuring the sustainability of the oceans and the protection of biodiversity. The Strategy will be implemented by the EU and its Member States, in line with their respective competences.<\/p>\n

The Joint Communication and associated Action Plan specify several integrated actions that will deliver on the EU’s interests. To do so, the EU will step up its action under six strategic objectives:<\/p>\n