European defence: about neighbours and distant friends

Europe's security environment has dramatically changed, according to the European Council Conclusions on Security and Defence of 25-26 June 2015. Defence matters more than ever (report).

The European Union's political leaders underlined the need for a more effective, visible and result oriented Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP), but European countries continue to have different national views on their security priorities: The Common Security and Defence Policy: national perspectives - pdf, including 'European defence: about neighbours and distant friends - Dick Zandee  (p. 105-109).

How much progress has been made and what needs to  be done with regard to improving European defence was discussed at a seminar in Brussels on 15 July 2015 (report: EU-logos / IES)