The European Union (EU) does not play a direct role in facilitating the resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, Project Director of the International Crisis Group (ICG) on Caucasus Sabina Freizer stated. "The EU Special Representative, Ambassador Talvitie is kept regularly informed of developments in the negotiations but he does not take part in the Minsk Group co-chairs' talks with the sides. The EU can however include a part on conflict resolution in the Action Plans it is currently negotiating with Azerbaijan and Armenia. The EU is likely to be called upon to significantly contribute to support the peace process if a peace agreement is signed. EU High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy, Javier Solana stated on 13 December in Brussels if we are asked to get involved we will; we will meet our obligation, as friends, to help," she said.

The same time, at a minimum, the EU will help assist with humanitarian help, reconstruction and rehabilitation assistance, infrastructure and economic development. But there is also a chance that the EU will initiate a more substantial civilian-military operation in the region, including the provision of peacekeeping troops or police.  "If the EU sees real signs of progress in the negotiations they should therefore begin considering sending an assessment mission to the region to get a better understanding of the needs in any post-conflict environment," noting with regret that the EU's capabilities are extremely limited due to its involvement in other crises of the region.