Challenges facing the EU and NATO in today's complex geopolitical environment

04-02-2026 - 12:35
SEDE hearing: EU-NATO cooperation - 25 April 2023
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On 26 January, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will engage in an exchange of views with Members of the Committees on Security and Defence (SEDE) and Foreign Affairs (AFET) as well as in association with the Delegation for relations with the NATO PA (DNAT).

Discussion topics will include the significant challenges facing the EU and NATO in today's complex geopolitical environment, efforts to strengthen Europe's defence also in view of Russia's ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine, the state and prospects of transatlantic relations as well as issues of burden-sharing, political cohesion and strategic adaptation.