Strengthening the EU’s crisis management framework
pathways to institutional resilience and policy innovation
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.60054/PEU.2024.11.44-55Keywords:
EU Crisis Management, Institutional Resilience, Policy Innovation, Existential Threats JEL Classification: F55 - International Institutional ArrangementsAbstract
In the face of escalating existential threats ranging from climate change and armed conflicts to digital disruption, this paper critically evaluates the European Union’s (EU) crisis readiness, management and response mechanisms. By employing a comprehensive qualitative analysis, the study scrutinizes the EU’s institutional architecture for threat identification, resource allocation, response prioritization, and policy implementation. The paper reveals pronounced vulnerabilities in the EU’s approach to rapid response readiness and crisis management, underscored by challenges in ensuring Member State solidarity, cohesion, effective resource utilization and aligned decision-making. Drawing on these findings, the paper advocates for targeted institutional reforms and policy innovations designed to fortify the EU’s structural and operational resilience against existential risks. This research contributes to the evolving dialogue on optimizing crisis management strategies in a supranational framework, offering actionable recommendations for strengthening the EU’s adaptive capacity and policy responsiveness in an increasingly volatile global landscape.
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