The first half of 2008 saw the launch of three new ESDP operations in Chad/CAR, Guinea-Bissau and Kosovo. These new initiatives confirm the extent of the European Union’s ambition; the Union is also maintaining its effort to strengthen its capabilities in crisis management. The link between security and the other dimensions of external action, in particular development and human rights, has been significantly reinforced, reflecting the EU’s desire to act as a global, coherent player.
