The Europe of defence

The security environment in and around Europe has become more complex and threats have multiplied. The European Union wants to ensure security for its citizens in an unstable world. This approach is also a response to the demand by most of the European citizens, who want more security, stability, and a coordinated European response to current threats. This is why all these new threats have put the idea of a European Defence Union on the agenda once again. The need for a strong European Union has never been perceived as acutely as it is today. None of the European Union Member States have the necessary resources to create a secure environment. And more and more, the citizens and the governments of Europe, on their side, increasingly realise that European security, too, can only be guaranteed through a collective effort. Also, European partners around the world see European Union as an indispensable power to build a more cooperative world order.