Stoltenberg underlines NATO cooperation with Indo-Pacific and EU partners
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg underlined the “strong and deepening cooperation” between NATO and its Indo-Pacific partners - Australia, Japan,…
Hungary opposes Ukraine mission: “NATO should win peace, not wars”
Viktor Orbán reminded that NATO was started 75 years ago with the aim of protecting the security of its members.…
Ukraine Compact: Declaration of support
The Ukraine Compact affirms that the security of Ukraine is integral to the security of the Euro-Atlantic region and beyond,…
Pressestatement von Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz am zweiten Tag des NATO-Gipfels
"Die Vereinigten Staaten haben beschlossen, Präzisionsraketen in Deutschland zu stationieren – ein guter Beschluss, der zu dem passt, was wir bereits…
NATO Summit endorses new NATO Policy on Women, Peace, and Security
NATO acknowledges that gender mainstreaming enhances NATO’s political decision-making, operational effectiveness, and all efforts to achieve gender equality. It also…
Poland: NATO missile defence base now mission ready
A new U.S. ballistic missile defence site in Redzikowo, Poland is now operational and available for the defence of the…
NATO-Jordan statement on opening a NATO Liaison Office in Amman
The plan demonstrates NATO’s commitment to reinforcing engagement and cooperation with its partners in the Middle East and North Africa,…
Allies agree to establish new NATO Integrated Cyber Defence Centre
The NATO Integrated Cyber Defence Centre (NICC) will enhance the protection of NATO and Allied networks and the use of…
U.S. Factsheet on the 2024 NATO Summit in Washington
NATO is as united as it has ever been and it is larger, stronger, and better resourced than ever. President…
Pressestatement des Bundeskanzlers zu Beginn des NATO-Gipfels
Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz ist zum 75-jährigen Bestehen der Nato nach Washington, D.C. gereist. Sein Pressestatement am Morgen des ersten Gipfeltages finden Sie hier…
NATO Summit: Industrial Capacity Expansion Pledge
"Transatlantic defence industrial cooperation is a critical part of NATO’s deterrence and defence. Our defence industry provides us with the…
NATO Secretary General outlines Summit priorities at NATO Public Forum
In a conversation with Frederick Kempe, President & CEO of the Atlantic Council, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that…
How to digitalise defence: DigitalEurope presents playbook as NATO turns 75
DigitalEurope’s new report "Europe, a Secure & Digital Powerhouse" is presenting insights on how the EU can use technology to boost Europe’s security.
NATO Secretary General meets the President of Ukraine
On Thursday, 27 June 2024, the NATO Secretary General, Mr Jens Stoltenberg, will receive the...
Europäischer Rat und NATO-Gipfel: Regierungserklärung des Bundeskanzlers
„Wir haben klare Prioritäten: Sicherheit, Zusammenhalt und Wachstum“ - sagte Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz in seiner Regierungserklärung über den Haushalt 2025.…
NATO Allies select Mark Rutte as next Secretary General
Mr Rutte will assume his functions as Secretary General from 1 October 2024, when Mr Stoltenberg’s term expires after ten…
NATO Secretary General praises France’s leading role
The Secretary General praised France's key role in the Alliance, including its contributions to collective defence on the eastern flank with deployments in…
NATO Secretary General to visit France
On Monday, 24 June, the NATO Secretary General, Mr Jens Stoltenberg, will travel to France. The...
NATO collects defence expenditure of allied countries
NATO collects defence expenditure data from Allies (2014 - 2024) and publishes it on a regular basis. Each ally’s Ministry…
NATO Secretary General to visit the United States of America and Canada
From 17 to 21 June 2024, the NATO Secretary General, Mr Jens Stoltenberg, will visit...
Euro-Atlantic security: EU-NATO progress report stresses importance of ever closer cooperation
Luxembourg, 13 June 2024 The Council today took note of the ninth progress report on...
Imagining Trump 2.0: Six scary policy scenarios for a second term – ECFR
With less than five months until the US elections, the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) today published six scary policy…
Jens Stoltenberg at Berga Naval Base: Sweden’s membership makes NATO stronger and safer
The Secretary General highlighted Sweden’s many contributions to the Alliance, including highly capable forces and advanced capabilities.
Hungary would not back Rutte for NATO secretary general
Minister Szijjártó welcomed that Romanian President Klaus Iohannis, an “eastern candidate” for the post, had emerged.
Critical Undersea Infrastructure Network: NATO holds first expert meeting
Leading experts from across the Alliance met at NATO Headquarters for the first meeting of NATO’s new Critical Undersea Infrastructure…
Defense Minister: Hungary wants peace but must also be prepared to defend itself
Hungary's defense minister said that even as a NATO member, only those countries that had an independent, genuinely capable and…
EPC discussion paper: NATO and the European Union – bridging the gap
In this Discussion Paper, Andrew Duff examines how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has exposed structural flaws in how the West…
Stoltenberg in Kyiv: Ukraine is on “irreversible path” to NATO, support will continue
29 Apr. 2024 English French Russian Ukrainian Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg visited Kyiv on Monday...
Statement by the North Atlantic Council on recent Russian hybrid activities
NATO Allies are deeply concerned about recent malign activities on Allied territory, including those resulting in the investigation and charging…
NATO Military Chiefs of Defence meeting, 16 May 2024
NATO’s highest Military Authority, the Military Committee, will meet in person 16 May 2024, in...
NATO Secretary General: Germany makes major contributions to shared security
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met with Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin on Friday (26 April 2024), thanking him for…
NATO Deputy Secretary General to visit the United States of America
From 19 to 26 April 2024, the NATO Deputy Secretary General, Mr Mircea Geoană, will...
Tobias Billund: Why Sweden joined NATO – a paradigm shift in our foreign and security policy
"Becoming a NATO member is a paradigm shift in Swedish foreign and security policy, but it is also the natural…
Nato Review: Should Artificial Intelligence be banned from nuclear weapons systems?
Against a backdrop of conflict and global security concerns, 2023 may prove to have also been a pivotal year for…
NATO Secretary General: Finland takes security and defence seriously
NATO's Secretary General praised Helsinki’s many contributions to NATO, saying Finland takes security and defence seriously: "You have long made…
NATO’s 75th anniversary: Foreign Ministers meet with EU, Ukraine and Indo-Pacific partners
Thursday marked 75 years since NATO’s founding. Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed the landmark, saying: "Since 1949, we have been…
Becoming a party in the Ukraine War and NATO’s Collective Defense Case – German scientific paper
The declared goal of NATO continues to be not to become a warring party in the Ukraine war. Recent considerations…
Meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs, 3 – 4 April 2024
NATO HQ, Brussels Belgium 03 Apr. 2024 – 04 Apr. 2024 Last updated: 22 Mar....
Finnish President approves NATO status of forces agreement
The President of the Republic decided on Finland’s accession to the NATO Status of Forces Agreement and the Paris Protocol…
Norway will meet NATO’s 2% guideline in 2024
A strong commitment to defence means that a larger share of public funds will be spent on our armed forces…
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has released his Annual Report for 2023
The world faces greater challenges than it has for generations. Rising competition with authoritarian states including Russia and China, war…
Brussels: Speech by PM Kristersson to mark Sweden joining NATO
Since Thursday last week Sweden is a proud member of NATO. The most successful organisation for peace and security that…
Sweden’s Nato membership: Address by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson
"This is an epoch-making event for our country. After more than 200 years of non-participation in military alliances, Sweden has…
Ceremony to mark Sweden joining NATO
On Monday, 11 March 2024, a flag-raising ceremony to mark the accession of the Kingdom...
Sweden: Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson to address the nation
On Thursday 7 March at 19.00, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson will address the nation as regards Sweden’s NATO membership.
Loss, defiance, and the fight for justice: The stories of three women from Ukraine
As I approached the field, I was overwhelmed by the number of new graves since my last visit just a…
The EU starts first-ever European Defence Industrial Strategy
The European Commission and the High Representative presented the first-ever European Defence Industrial Strategy (EDIS) at EU level and proposed an ambitious…
Statement by the NATO-Ukraine Council marking two years of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine
"Russia bears full responsibility for this war, a blatant violation of international law including the UN Charter, for which it…
Adapting our defense capacities to a changing world – Speech by EU Commissioner Breton
"In the face of this ongoing devastating war, the people of Ukraine are demonstrating impressive resolve and resilience. And the…