Beyond the immediate priority of putting in place efficient crisis management arrangements in all Member States, the Communication also includes a "roadmap" providing a longer term view of some of the major challenges which will need to be overcome in order to ensure smooth handling of crises.
Lisaks kohesele eesmärgile kehtestada kõigis liikmesriikides tõhus kriisiohjekord, sisaldab teatis pikemaajalisi teejuhiseid seoses mõne suurema probleemiga, mis tuleb lahendada kriisidega sujuvaks toimetulekuks.