Romania’s Contribution to the Military Capabilities Developed through the Projects of the European Union’s Permanent Structured Cooperation

Authors

  • Marius PRICOPI *“Nicolae Bălcescu” Land Forces Academy, Sibiu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53477/2284-9378-25-53

Keywords:

Permanent Structured Cooperation, Common Security and Defence Policy, Project, Romania, European Union.

Abstract

The Permanent Structured Cooperation is a successful initiative through which the European Union develops military capabilities necessary for strengthening the European dimension of security and defence. Using the case study as a scientific method, the present paper examines Romania’s level of involvement in the projects conducted within the institutional framework provided by this Permanent Structured Cooperation. By contributing to a significant number of such projects, Romania clearly demonstrates its capacity to operate in a complex international format and to actively collaborate with a large number of participating states, supporting in this manner the strengthening of the European Union’s Common Security and Defence Policy. The active participation and, in some cases, even the coordination of such projects, highlight both the cumulated level of professionalism and the expertise of the Romanian state, which, through involvement in these initiatives, contributes directly to generating added value in the area of European defence and security.

Author Biography

Marius PRICOPI, *“Nicolae Bălcescu” Land Forces Academy, Sibiu

Major Marius PRICOPI holds a PhD in Military Sciences and is an Associate Professor at the “Nicolae Bălcescu” Land Forces Academy in Sibiu (Romania).

A graduate of the same institution in 2008, he has held in time both command and staff positions, as well as positions specific to higher military education. For example, between 2021 – 2024 he held the position of staff officer at NATO Joint Forces Command Naples (Italy).

He has participated in various mobility programmes (European Initiative for the Exchange of Young Officers, Erasmus+) in European countries.

Over time, he has published numerous books, university courses and scientific papers.

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Published

2025-10-07

How to Cite

PRICOPI, M. (2025). Romania’s Contribution to the Military Capabilities Developed through the Projects of the European Union’s Permanent Structured Cooperation. BULLETIN OF "CAROL I" NATIONAL DEFENCE UNIVERSITY, 14(3), 347–354. https://doi.org/10.53477/2284-9378-25-53

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 3 (2025)

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