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On Monday (13 January), NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte addressed the European Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs and Subcommittee on Security and Defence. He gave an overview of NATO priorities, including defence spending and production, and support to Ukraine and answered questions from Members of the European Parliament.
What is NATO?
NATO’s purpose is to guarantee the freedom and security of its members through political and military means. POLITICAL – NATO promotes democratic values and enables members to consult and cooperate on defence and security-related issues to solve problems, build trust and, in the long run, prevent conflict.
NATO - Topic: NATO member countries
Mar 11, 2024 · NATO was created by 12 countries from Europe and North America on 4 April 1949. Since then, 20 more countries have joined NATO through 10 rounds of enlargement (in 1952, 1955, 1982, 1999, 2004, 2009, 2017, 2020, 2023 and 2024). Article 10 of the North Atlantic Treaty sets out how countries can join the Alliance.
NATO - About us
Mar 9, 2023 · NATO cooperates with a range of countries and international organisations in different structures (Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council, Mediterranean Dialogue, Istanbul Cooperation Initiative,...). A list of these international organisations and countries with links to their information servers.
NATO - 10 things you need to know about NATO
In fact, NATO recognises cyberspace as an ‘operational domain’ – just as land, sea, air, or space. NATO helps Allies to boost their cyber defences by sharing information about threats, investing in education and training, and through exercises. NATO also has cyber defence experts that can be sent to help Allies under attack.
NATO Secretary General appoints Radmila Shekerinska as next …
Nov 19, 2024 · She is a true believer in NATO, knows the work it takes to join the Alliance, and what it means to be a full member. I look forward to working with her as she takes up this vital role.” Ms Shekerinska previously served as Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration and Minister of Defence of North Macedonia, including in the lead up to the ...
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NATO’s Secretary General, Mark Rutte, met with the Chair of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Presidency, Željka Cvijanović, today (18 December 2024), at NATO Headquarters. He reiterated the Atlantic Alliance’s firm commitment to Bosnia and Herzegovina and to regional stability, and NATO’s readiness to further strengthen cooperation. 18 Dec. 2024
NATO - Topic: Deterrence and defence
Dec 13, 2024 · NATO is a defensive alliance whose members are committed to safeguarding the freedom and security of all Allies, against all threats, from all directions. Deterrence and defence is one of NATO’s core tasks. The Alliance deters aggression by maintaining a credible deterrence and defence posture based on an appropriate mix of nuclear, conventional and missile defence capabilities, complemented ...
NATO - Topic: NATO’s partnerships
Aug 6, 2024 · NATO has 32 members, but it also maintains relations with more than 40 non-member countries and international organisations, called NATO partners. This partnership network strengthens security outside NATO territory, which makes NATO itself safer. The Alliance pursues dialogue and practical cooperation with partners on a wide range of political and security-related issues, including global ...
NATO - Topic: NATO's response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Oct 3, 2024 · NATO condemns in the strongest possible terms Russia's brutal and unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine - which is an independent, peaceful and democratic country, and a close NATO partner. NATO and Allies continue to provide Ukraine with unprecedented levels of support, helping to uphold its fundamental right to self-defence.