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.

The European Union (EU) is an essential partner for NATO. The two organisations share common values, strategic interests and a majority of member countries.

17 hours ago · On Monday (3 February 2025), NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte participated in an informal meeting of EU leaders in Brussels to discuss European defence.

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 23 EU members who also belong to NATO are likely to agree to raise the defence spending target above the current 2% of national output at a June summit of the alliance that will set a new ...

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 13, 2024 · The EU and NATO continued to coordinate cyber capacity building in the Western Balkans and other partners defence capabilities: Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and its implications have underscored the importance to ensure rapid and seamless movement of military forces and materiel.

12 hours ago · NATO chief Mark Rutte says tensions between Europe and the United States over trade issues under President Donald Trump will not affect the alliance’s collective deterrence. Speaking to ...

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is an international military alliance consisting of 32 member states from Europe and North America. It was established at the signing of the North Atlantic Treaty on 4 April 1949.

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.