The Diplomatic Service of the European Union

As the European Union's Military Exercise 2026 (MILEX26) enters its final phase, the Military Planning and Conduct Capability (MPCC) assumes its central role as the strategic headquarters responsible for directing the military response to an evolving crisis scenario.

The summit meeting between the EU and Western Balkans on 5 June 2026 in Montenegro underlines the strategic importance of this regional partnership to the security and prosperity of Europe.

The EU supports democratic elections globally, including its recent monitoring of Bangladesh’s 2026 parliamentary vote. Find out more about how Election Observation Missions promote credible and transparent elections worldwide.

On 1 June, colleagues from the European Union Military Staff (EUMS) and the Military Planning and Conduct Capability (MPCC) gathered in the Protocol Area of the NEO Building for a ceremony of particular significance.