
In light of a deteriorating security environment, EU Member States launched several initiatives to step up security and defence cooperation within the EU framework. Better coordination, increased investments and more collaboration are necessary to jointly develop and use the military capabilities that Europe needs. Working together on security and defence enables Member States to undertake the most demanding military operations abroad and protect its citizens at home.
Algeria
Bahrain
Egypt
Iran
Iraq
Israel
Jordan
Kuwait
Lebanon
Libya
Morocco
Oman
Palestine *
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
Syria
Tunisia
United Arab Emirates
Yemen