The Politico-Military Group (PMG) carries out preparatory work in the field of CSDP for the Political and Security Committee. It covers the political aspects of EU military and civil-military issues, including concepts, capabilities and operations and missions. It prepares Council Conclusions, provides Recommendations for PSC, and monitors their effective implementation. It contributes to the development of (horizontal) policy and facilitates exchanges of information. The PMG is permanently chaired by the European External Action Service. PMG is composed of representatives of the EU member states and their meetings take place in Brussels. There is also one informal meeting of the group that takes place at the country holding the Presidency of the Council of the EU.