The EU Global Threats programme is one of the European Union’s key initiatives to tackle major security threats around the world: from terrorism, organised crime, cyberattacks, and threats to maritime security, chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) risks, and growing security risks linked to climate change.
Through a wide range of projects and facilities, we support partner countries and communities in building stronger institutions, preventing crises and promoting long-term peace and stability. The EU Global Threats programme is managed by the European Commission’s Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI), putting EU foreign policy into action.
The EU Global Threats programme covers five key threat areas.
The EU Global Threats programme is promoting peace and stability through multiple projects.
Threats don’t stop at borders. Discover where the EU Global Threats programme is active.
In the spotlight
Each month, we feature one project from the EU Global Threats programme in our In the Spotlight section. This way, we highlight how EU action impacts people’s lives and translates into meaningful change on the ground.
This month, we’re focusing on EU CRIMARIO III, a multi-regional project strengthening maritime security across the Indian Ocean, Southeast Asia and beyond. Building on the IORIS information-sharing platform, the project enhances maritime domain awareness, inter-agency cooperation and operational coordination to counter piracy, armed robbery at sea, drug trafficking and other maritime threats.
Event highlight
The EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence is marking a major milestone in 2025: 15 years of advancing international cooperation to counter chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) risks. To honour this occasion, more than 100 participants from 63 Partner Countries, EU institutions, the United Nations, and key international partners gathered in Brussels for the Initiative’s 10th International National Focal Points (NFP) meeting.
Hosted at the historic Egmont Palace, the two-day conference was a fitting tribute to the journey of the EU CBRN CoE Initiative. But it was also a launchpad for what comes next.
Visual stories
Take a closer look at the EU Global Threats programme around the world.
The EU P2P (Partner-to-Partner) Export Control Programme is the European Union’s flagship initiative aimed at strengthening export controls for dual-use goods and arms trade worldwide, supporting international trade in a secure and peaceful way. The Programme’s objectives are to promote and reinforce international cooperation in the field of dual-use export controls, Arms Trade Treaty implementation and arms export controls by strengthening national and regional capacity, taking into account the balance between security and economic considerations.
As a contributor to Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) risk mitigation, the EU P2P Programme is associated with the EU CBRN Centres of Excellence
The EU P2P export control programme includes projects in two main areas of export controls:
At the WOAH Global Conference on Biological Threat Reduction, the EU CBRN CoE held a side event Leveraging the expertise of the EU CBRN Centres of Excellence to strengthen One Health approaches in reducing biological threats.
- Threat area
- CBRN Risk Mitigation
A large-scale multi-country exercise was conducted in the border city of Ungheni, Moldova under the auspices of the EU CBRN Centre of Excellence Project 106 – Tabletops, Exercises, Simulations and Trainings (TEST).
- Threat area
- CBRN Risk Mitigation
From chemicals and drones to software and semiconductors, dual-use items are part of everyday life—but they can also pose serious security risks. When misused, these goods can contribute to the development of weapons, fuel conflicts, or enable terrorism.
- Threat area
- CBRN Risk Mitigation
Libya has taken a major step in enhancing its safety and security protocols by formally approving its first-ever Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) National Action Plan (NAP).
- Threat area
- CBRN Risk Mitigation
- EU CBRN CoE Region
- NAS - North Africa and Sahel
As technological, environmental and security challenges evolve, countries increasingly rely on joint frameworks, shared standards and cross-border coordination to prevent, detect and respond to CBRN threats.
- Threat area
- CBRN Risk Mitigation
