Translation of "rapid reaction facility " (English → French) :

The purpose of this Regulation, in support of existing Community programmes relating to cooperation with third countries, is to lay down procedures for establishing a rapid, efficient and flexible mechanism (hereinafter referred to as "the Rapid Reaction Facility') designed to respond to situations of crisis or the emergence of crisis and to provide immediate financing for non-combat activities related to urgent operations of crisis management and conflict prevention, with a view to fostering international peace and security, the principles of liberty and democracy, respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms and the rule of law, a ...[+++]s a basis for economic and social development in those third countries.

the need of rapid decisions and implementation in view of the exceptional and urgent nature of the circumstances of crisis which trigger the use of the Rapid Reaction Facility;

ESDP: Commission proposes Rapid Reaction Facility to mobilise civilian crisis instruments

The creation of a Rapid Reaction Facility (RRF) will allow us to mobilise our resources within hours or days rather than weeks or months.

The Commission is proposing the establishment of a Rapid Reaction Facility designed to enhance the EU´s civilian capacity to intervene fast and effectively in crisis points outside the EU.

The Helsinki European Council called on the Commission in December 1999 to set up a Rapid Reaction Facility. This is designed to accelerate the provision of finance to support EU activities worldwide, to contribute to operations run by international organisations and to fund NGO activities.