European Commissioner for Crisis Management
European Commissioner for Crisis Management
The European Commissioner for Crisis Management (pronunciation: /ˈjʊərəpiːən kəˈmɪʃənər fɔːr ˈkraɪsɪs ˈmænɪdʒmənt/) is a position within the European Commission, responsible for coordinating the response to crises, both within the European Union and globally.
Etymology
The term "European Commissioner for Crisis Management" is derived from the combination of "European", referring to the European Union, "Commissioner", a person appointed to a role or office, "Crisis", a time of intense difficulty or danger, and "Management", the process of dealing with or controlling things or people.
Role and Responsibilities
The European Commissioner for Crisis Management is responsible for ensuring the European Union's readiness to respond to crises, coordinating the EU's response, and managing the aftermath. This includes natural disasters, conflicts, and humanitarian crises. The Commissioner works closely with the European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO), which provides humanitarian aid and civil protection to people in need worldwide.
Related Terms
- European Commission: The executive branch of the European Union, responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, upholding the EU treaties and managing the day-to-day business of the EU.
- European Union: A political and economic union of 27 member states that are located primarily in Europe.
- European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO): The European Commission's department for overseas humanitarian aid and civil protection.
- Crisis Management: The process by which an organization deals with a disruptive and unexpected event that threatens to harm the organization or its stakeholders.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on European Commissioner for Crisis Management
- Wikipedia's article - European Commissioner for Crisis Management
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