Answer for question P-002299/24

EN P-002299/2024 Reply (24.4.2025) The European Gendarmerie Force (EUROGENDFOR) has been a contributor to both civilian and military CSDP missions and operations, in line with Article 42(3) TEU. The Civilian CSDP Compact calls, inter alia, for the continued use of multinational formations such as EUROGENDFOR, with a view to increasing our missions’ ability to respond and adapt to evolving challenges. The Council has not discussed the role a liaison officer could play. EUROGENDFOR assets have been deployed in EUAM Ukraine, EUPM Moldova, EUPOL COPPS and EUBAM Rafah. France, Spain, and Italy have contributed personnel to the EUBAM at the Rafah Crossing Point between Gaza and Egypt. The Republic of Moldova (Moldovan General Inspectorate of Carabinieri) and Ukraine (National Guard) hold observer status in EUROGENDFOR. One of the conditions to apply for an observer status in EUROGENDFOR is to be officially recognized as candidate for membership of the European Union.