Written by Alina Dobreva with Philipp Wegner,
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The EU contributes to the prevention of emerging crises and to an effective response to existing ones through the Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace (IcSP), launched in 2014. The instrument provides funds for conflict prevention, ensuring capacity and preparedness to address pre- and post-crisis situations and peacebuilding. Another main pillar is tackling global and trans-regional threats to peace, international security and stability.
Short‑term assistance, lasting up to 18 months with the option of renewal for an additional 18 months receives the largest share of the instrument’s funding. In an urgent situation, …read more