Indeed, growing concerns over piracy led to the launch in 2008 of the EU’s first naval response within the framework of the Common Security and Defense Policy (CSDP) – Operation Atalanta. The operation, held annually and comprising 5-10 combat vessels, 1-2 auxiliary ships, and 2-4 maritime-patrol aircraft, includes forces from 26 European navies, and has undoubtedly helped to discourage, if not end, pirate attacks.
事实上，对海盗行为关注度的不断增加促使欧盟在2008年启动了在《共同安全和防御政策》（Common Security and Defense Policy）框架下的首次海军行动——阿塔兰特（Atalanta）行动。该行动每年执行，规模包括5-10艘战斗舰船，1-2艘补给船以及2-4架海洋巡逻飞机，成员来自26个欧洲国家海军，虽然无法彻底消灭海盗袭击，但无疑起到了威慑作用。