Road to Hungary’s EU Presidency: a Snapshot on the European Securit
Abstract
NATO and the EU are jointly seeking to enhance their security and to act autonomously in the face of emerging crises in Europe and its neighbourhood. The concept of European strategic autonomy has become key, with regional cooperation facilitated by the EU Strategic Compass. Hungary, as a member of NATO and EU, is prioritising the reinforcement of the European Security and Defence Policy, focusing on close regional cooperation through the European defence industry. The unprovoked Russian aggression in Ukraine has accelerated this process, strengthening the EU’s defence capabilities and the transatlantic relationship. The future of NATO will require a stronger European pillar, underlining the importance of a higher level of regional and transatlantic cooperation in addressing global security challenges.
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