Council Decision 2010/131/EU of 25 February 2010 on setting up the Standing Committee on operational cooperation on internal security

Article 71 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union provides that a standing committee shall be set up within the Council in order to ensure that operational cooperation on internal security is promoted and strengthened within the Union.

This Council Decision sets up of such a Committee and defines its tasks.  COSI facilitates, promotes and strengthens coordination of EU member states' operational actions related to the EU's internal security. It:

• ensures effective operational cooperation on EU internal security matters, including in law enforcement, border control and judicial cooperation in criminal matters,
• evaluates the general direction and efficiency of operational cooperation,
• assists the Council in reacting to terrorist attacks or natural or man-made disasters.

COSI consists of high-level officials from each EU member state's Ministry of Interior and/or Justice, as well as Commission and EEAS  representatives. Europol, Eurojust, Frontex, CEPOL and other relevant bodies may be invited to attend the meeting as observers.