The European Union (EU) and the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) are two main treaty-based Western organisations for cooperation between member states, both headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

Dec 3, 2024 · The European Union (EU) is an essential partner for NATO. The two organisations share common values, strategic interests and a majority of member countries. They work side by side in crisis management, on capability development, in addressing hybrid threats and challenges posed by growing strategic competition, as well as in building the ...

Jan 10, 2023 · NATO remains the foundation of collective defence for its Allies and essential for Euro Atlantic security. We recognise the value of a stronger and more capable European defence that contributes positively to global and transatlantic security and is complementary to, and interoperable with NATO.

4 days ago · The Secretary General noted how the EU can help NATO’s deterrence and defence remain credible by increasing investments, easing regulations, tackling industrial fragmentation and facilitating military mobility. To be successful in protecting Europe, the EU and NATO need to be coherent, complementary and interoperable, he said. ...

Jun 13, 2024 · EU-NATO cooperation has been critical to enhancing Euro-Atlantic security. NATO remains the foundation of collective defence for its members, while a stronger and more capable European defence that complements NATO is essential.

Mar 24, 2022 · EU-NATO cooperation constitutes an integral pillar of the EU’s work on European security and defence. The strategic partnership between the two organisations fosters the transatlantic bond, while EU defence initiatives enhance the …

Jun 16, 2023 · In 2022 the EU’s Strategic Compass and NATO’s Strategic Concept confirmed the importance of transatlantic unity, and provided new impetus to EU-NATO strategic partnership by calling for closer cooperation.

Jun 16, 2023 · In 2022 the EU’s Strategic Compass and NATO’s Strategic Concept confirmed the importance of transatlantic unity, and provided new impetus to EU-NATO strategic partnership by calling for closer cooperation.

The European Union and NATO have gone through the most acute strategic challenges of the Euro - Atlantic space together. Their history of cooperation is long and has seen both ups and downs.

Jan 10, 2023 · The EU and NATO on Tuesday pledged to enhance their cooperation, as both organizations grapple with growing geopolitical threats. The 27-member European bloc and 30-member military alliance already cooperate on issues such as counterterrorism and cyber threats.