In an increasingly uncertain international context, the European Union has shifted its military action from territorial crisis management toward broader strategic and material support. Since 2021, the European Peace Facility has marked a major turning point by directly financing lethal equipment and partner training. This shift now prioritizes technological and budgetary assistance, particularly in Ukraine. Nicolas-Jean Brehon’s study reviews all military operations conducted by Europe since 2003 and the developments currently underway.

European military operations go beyond simple defense and have become a powerful diplomatic lever, affirming the European Union’s political presence on the international stage. Despite operational successes and unprecedented

The Schuman Network, an initiative of the Foundation, is working to promote the sharing of ideas on a European scale. With 21 members from 13 European countries, the Schuman Network is a forum to pool research on current European issues. Since its launch, over 195 studies have been published.