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The EC has opened a public debate on the future direction of defence in an EU of 27. Following the EC's White Paper on the Future of Europe, last week's reflection paper outlines different scenarios on how to address the growing security & defence threats facing Europe and enhance Europe's own abilities in defence by 2025. The debate will make an important contribution to deciding on how the EU will strengthen the protection & security of European citizens, which has been at the heart of the Juncker Commission priorities. The reflection paper is complemented by concrete proposals presented last week to launch a European Defence Fund which will support more efficient spending by Member States on joint defence capabilities. |
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EC opens debate on moving towards a security & defence union A European Defence Fund: €5.5bn per year to boost Europe's defence capabilities EU defence cooperation: Council establishes a Military Planning & conduct capability (MPCC) World Economic Forum: Does Europe contribute enough to NATO? The truth about defence spending RUSI Briefing Paper: An Opportunity to Rebalance the UK’s Military Commitments RUSI: Article 50: What Defence & Security Experts Will be Looking Out For RUSI Brexit Decision: The UK Needs to Become the EU's New Best Friend Defence Secretary underlines UK commitment to European security Britain and Italy stand together to tackle security threats First Sea Lord’s defence & security lecture to the City of London |
