‘EU remains committed to strengthen security and defence’: Council adopts Conclusions

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Series Details 18.05.17
Publication Date 18/05/2017
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On 18 May 2017 the Foreign Affairs Council adopted conclusions on security and defence in the context of the EU Global Strategy. The conclusions take note of progress in strengthening cooperation in the area of security and defence, and provide guidance for further work. They come after the Council conclusions of 14 November 2016 setting out the level of ambition for Member States to aim at in the field of security and defence.

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