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.

Jan 20, 2025 · The Secretary General said such exchanges were important to foster transparency and political dialogue between NATO and the European Union, noting that they allow EU leaders to hear directly from non-EU Allies. He highlighted that ramping up defence production, to deliver not just on commitments to Ukraine but also for our own deterrence and ...

Jan 22, 2025 · She praised the deepening partnership between NATO and the European Union (EU) over recent years and called on even closer cooperation. “At this dangerous time for our security, stepping up our cooperation is essential,” she said, underlining that EU defence is of “great importance to NATO, because it is inextricably linked to transatlantic security”.

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 ...

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.

Jun 17, 2020 · EU-NATO cooperation constitutes an integral pillar of the EU’s work aimed at strengthening European security and defence, as part of the implementation of the EU Global Strategy. It also contributes to Trans-Atlantic burden sharing.

Apr 1, 2009 · Recent examples of NATO and the EU working closely together include: in the Middle East, where the EU is engaged as a non-military partner and all 27 Member States involved as partners, while NATO has been supporting the Global Coalition against Daesh.

Understanding EU-NATO cooperation . Theory and practice . SUMMARY . 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.

EU-NATO cooperation constitutes an integral pillar of the EU’s work aimed at strengthening European security and defence. The partnership between the two organisations fosters the transatlantic bond, while EU defence initiatives contribute to Trans-Atlantic burden- sharing. A stronger EU and a stronger NATO are mutually reinforcing. Working ...

Jan 17, 2023 · The European Union and NATO have a new third joint declaration. In the context of the war in Ukraine, it sends an important message of transatlantic unity and solidarity. It commits to take NATO-EU partnership “to the next level.” This is a welcome development and a desirable ambition.