Europe’s quest for greater autonomy in the area of defence and security has two closely interlinked but nevertheless distinct dimensions: one is the autonomous capacity to launch and sustain military operations, the other is defence-related technological and industrial sovereignty. Through the second half of the 20th century, the existential threat posed by the Soviet Union […]
European Defence Fund
Permanent structured cooperation (PESCO) is a ready-made instrument for further integration in the field of defence
PESCO is a political framework that aims to help EU countries develop military capabilities together and improve their ability to deploy them.