The debate on Normative Power Europe (NPE) has been undergoing many discussions on whether or not the European Union can be a "normative" power when conducting military operations. This study aims to address the issue, contribute to the ongoing debate and provide a response to the critics with a case study on the European Union Military Training Mission in Mali (EUTM Mali). The author argues that the European Union can be a "normative" power as the mission is based on training, education and counseling, and that a military training mission combined with a "comprehensive approach" should be separated from other military missions.