Stronger EU crisis response : Exercise EU integrated resolve 2026

The European Union is carrying out the 2026 edition of its crisis management exercise - EU Integrated Resolve (EU IR26) from 19 October to 20 November 2026.

 

EU IR26 aims to strengthen the EU’s capacity to respond to a complex crisis of a hybrid nature with crisis scenarios inside and outside of the EU, in line with the objectives of the Preparedness Union Strategy.

As global threats continue to evolve, posing significant risks to both EU citizens and critical areas, EU IR26 is important to bolster the EU's preparedness and resilience by exercising its crisis response measures and mechanisms. This reinforces the EU’s integrated approach, including with international partners.