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#StrategicCompass

EU-NATO

COOPERATION

Working together: a stronger and more capable European
defence also strengthens NATO. EU-NATO cooperation is crucial for
European, transatlantic and global security. Making this cooperation
even deeper will remain at the heart of the EU’s defence efforts."
JOSEP BORRELL
High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/
Vice-President of the European Commission
EU-NATO cooperation constitutes an integral pillar of the EU’s work on security and defence. The mutually beneficial strategic
partnership is key for the Euro-Atlantic security. A stronger EU and a stronger NATO are mutually reinforcing.
Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine and its long-lasting effects on European security have brought the EU and NATO
closer than ever.
By working together, the EU and NATO can make the best use of resources and of respective toolboxes to address challenges
and enhance the security of their citizens in a mutually reinforcing and complementary manner.
A NEW ERA OF INTERACTION

A first Joint Declaration signed in Warsaw in July 2016 identified seven concrete areas for enhanced cooperation between the
EU and NATO:
OPERATIONAL
COUNTERING COOPERATION
HYBRID INCLUDING AT SEA CYBER SECURITY DEFENCE
CAPABILITIES
AND DEFENCE
THREATS
AND ON MIGRATION
DEFENCE PARALLEL AND SUPPORTING EASTERN AND
INDUSTRY AND COORDINATED SOUTHERN PARTNERS’ CAPACITY-
RESEARCH EXERCISES BUILDING EFFORTS

In December 2016 and 2017, the EU and NATO Councils endorsed a common set of 74 concrete actions for implementation
and agreed to further strengthen their political dialogue; cooperation was further expanded on military mobility, counter-
terrorism, CBRN and Women, Peace and Security. A second Joint Declaration was signed in July 2018 calling for swift and
demonstrable progress in implementation. The third Joint Declaration in January 2023, injected new political momentum for
further strengthening, deepening and expanding the cooperation across all areas of mutual interest.
Joint progress reports are submitted annually by the EU High Representative and the Secretary General of NATO to the
respective Councils highlighting the key achievements and concrete deliverable of our strategic partnership. Cooperation
between the EU and NATO continues to take place on the basis of the key guiding principles (transparency, inclusiveness,
reciprocity and decision-making autonomy of both organisations).

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