STRATEGIC CRISIS MANAGEMENT IN THE EUROPEAN UNION

The European Union is confronted with an increasing number of crises with growing complexity, causing suffering and other devastating consequences. Improving crisis management has become an essential issue for protecting and enhancing present and future wellbeing in the EU and globally.

In response to this challenge, the Scientific Advice Mechanism to the European Commission – consisting of the Group of Chief Scientific Advisors and SAPEA – and the European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies are presenting policy recommendations to improve crisis management frameworks.

Evidence review report

The evidence review report from SAPEA presents the latest scientific evidence on the subject of crisis management, and evidence-based policy options for action.
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Scientific opinion

The scientific opinion from the Group of Chief Scientific Advisors presents detailed policy recommendations based on the evidence.
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Statement on ethics

The European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies presents a statement entitled ‘Values in times of crisis’.
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